April 25–27, 2026
Visit 11 independent bookstores. Get stamped. Win prizes.
Indie Bookstore Day is an annual tradition on the last Saturday of April, but Sacramento bookstores love it so much they've made it a whole weekend.
Stop by any of the 11 participating bookstores across the Greater Sacramento area.
Make a purchase and get your passport or app stamped for one entry to win prizes.
Each check-in earns you an entry. Visit all 11 stores for maximum chances to win!
Tote bags, gift certificates, and more from participating stores. The more you visit, the better your odds.
11 independent bookstores across Sacramento, Folsom, Elk Grove, Woodland, and Granite Bay.
Downtown Sacramento's newest bookstore. New books from all genres. Basement: Another Universe (games, MTG, Pokemon, sci-fi, Harry Potter). Cafe: There and Back around the corner.
Family-owned since 1983. Over 40,000 books, mostly used via trade credit. Greeting cards, art, jewelry by local artists.
Oak Park literary hub since 2003. Book signings, lectures, poetry, storytime. Managed by Georgia "Mother Rose" West.
Woman artist-owned. Books, prints, and ephemera with emphasis on all things creative.
Community bookstore in East Sacramento. New releases, local interest, cooking, crafts, YA, classics. Popsicles and activities.
Community-focused bookstore with curated selection of new books. Makes readers want to come back.
Elk Grove bookstore, cafe, and community hub. Family-owned, inclusive.
Woodland's independent bookstore and growing community hub. Proud disabled owned business providing a welcoming and inclusive space.
Queer-owned genre fiction bookstore specializing in speculative fiction, from cosmic horror to epic fantasy to weird lit. Safe and welcoming community space.
Track your visits, get stamped digitally, and never miss a participating store. Available free on iOS and Android.