List of Independent
Bookstores in Arizona
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Bookstores in Western Arizona
Western Arizona Cities
Lake Havasu City
The Book Exchange
Address
2029 McCulloch Blvd. N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Phone
928-453-4043
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Yuma
Sunny’s Bookstore
Address
261 S Main St.
#10
Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone
Not listed
Website
www.sunnysbooktruck.com
Author Event Info
What started as a bookstore truck has grown into a brick-and-mortar store, which includes a small-press/indie section. Hosts a monthly book club. Does not appear to have hosted author readings/signings yet, but they have an event scheduling form on their website.
Bookstores in Central Arizona
Central Arizona Cities
Clarkdale
Stardust Books
Address
907 Main St.
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Phone
928-301-6864
Author Event Info
Connected to coffee/gift shop Copper Cactus. Hosts occasional author events including book signings and readings.
Prescott
Peregrine Book Company
Address
219 N Cortez St.
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone
928-445-9000
Website
www.peregrinebookcompany.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book clubs, open mics, author conversations, workshops, and readings.
Scottsdale
The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
Address
4014 N Goldwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone
480-947-2974
Website
www.poisonedpen.com
Author Event Info
Hosts in-person discussion groups, a subscription book club, and a series of author chats and interviews on their YouTube channel and podcast.
Phoenix
Changing Hands Bookstore
Address
300 W Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone
602-274-0067
Website
www.changinghands.com
Author Event Info
One of Arizona’s largest independent bookstores. The Phoenix location also has a bar inside! Hosts over 300 events each year featuring nationally recognized authors, including workshops/classes and readings (both virtual and in-person). Requires a formal event proposal with an upfront fee to cover hosting costs.
Other Changing Hands Bookstore Locations
Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe
6428 S McClintock Dr. Tempe, AZ 85283
480-730-0205
Grassrootz Books & Juice Bar
Address
1145 E Washington St.
#200
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone
480-442-0293
Website
www.grassrootzbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Black and worker-owned bookstore and juice bar. Hosts book signings and has a form on their website to request an event.
Palabras Bilingual Bookstore
Address
906 W Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone
602-595-9600
Website
www.palabrasbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Bookstore and community space featuring books in both Spanish and English, focusing on centering BIPOC voices. Has an online form to request an event. Books must be available from Ingram at a standard 40%-50% discount, or direct from the author at a 60/40 split.
Bookstores in Southeast Arizona
Southeast Arizona
Cities
Oro Valley
Stacks Book Club
Address
1880 E Tangerine Rd.
Suite 140
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
Phone
520-638-8758
Website
www.stacksbookclub.com
Author Event Info
Community-centered bookstore and cafe. Hosts a variety of events, including a ‘First Friday Author Spotlight’ series, book clubs, literary open mics, author discussions, and more.
Tucson
Antigone Books
Address
411 N 4th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone
520-792-3715
Website
www.antigonebooks.com
Author Event Info
The country’s first solar-powered bookstore! Hosts occasional author events such as readings and signings.
Revolutionary Grounds Books
& Coffee
Address
4675 E Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone
520-838-0533
Website
www.revolutionarygrounds.com
Author Event Info
Fully-stocked coffee shop and bookstore. Has hosted occasional open mic nights and book launches in the past.
Green Valley
The Book Shop
Address
231B W Esperanza Blvd.
Green Valley, AZ 85614
Phone
520-625-1995
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Bisbee
Bisbee Books & Music
Address
2 Main St.
#1601
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Phone
520-353-4009
Website
www.bisbeebam.com
Author Event Info
Music supply store and bookstore. Hosts a weekly ‘Artist Series’ featuring signings and readings by local authors.
Sierra Vista
Get Lit. Books
Address
88 S 1st St.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Phone
520-843-0101
Website
www.getlitbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts writing workshops, book clubs, story times, open mic nights, and occasional book signings.
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