April 29th, 2023 is #IndependentBookstoreDay! Here are some great indie bookstores in Pittsburgh, the city we call home. Learn about the White Whale, Riverstone Books, and more: 

White Whale Bookstore

The White Whale Bookstore has grown over the past decade to become a literary and community hub for the city. Enjoy a coffee or a beer and browse their wide selection of books!

City Books 

City Books on the North Side has a cozy feel and prioritizes new and used books. One could spend hours browsing in this indie bookstore!

Caliban Book Shop 

If you love to dig through shelves of used books and crates of vinyl, Caliban in Oakland is the place for you. Find a well-loved treasure among the thousands of items in stock. 

Riverstone Books

If you’re in the North Hills, Riverstone Books is a great place to find your next read. They focus on new books, in one of the biggest spaces of an indie bookstore in the area.

Penguin Bookshop

Penguin Bookshop in Sewickley has been serving the western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 1929. The store has a variety of new books and holds events for the community.