Check out this gorgeous illustrated map of Black-owned bookshops across the country.

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! As part of its guide to Black-owned bookshops in the US, O, The Oprah Magazine created an illustrated map of some of the highlights, and it’s really delightful. The team also asked writers like Tayari Jones, Kiley Reid, and Clint Smith where they like to shop; you can read their answers here […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-08-28 17:29:48 UTC ]

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