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Octavia’s Bookshelf

Historic Highlands

Pasadena's first Black-owned bookstore celebrates Octavia Butler's legacy with a handpicked selection of BIPOC authors and genres you won't find at chain stores. Owner Nikki High brings infectious energy, walking you through shelves organized by mood from Romance to Black Brit Lit.

Black-owned bookstore
BIPOC authors focus
Named for Octavia Butler
Curated hidden gems

Tips

📚"you can genuinely tell she LOVES to read"
🎁grab a 'blind' surprise book wrapped in brown paper
🌍browse the 'What a Gwaan' diaspora section

Octavia’s Bookshelf

1353 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104, USA