Da Book Joint is a Black mother-daughter-owned independent bookstore on Chicago’s South Side specializing in African American books and literature by diverse authors. Founded in 2007, the bookstore connects readers of all ages with bestselling, emerging, local, and independent authors while creating opportunities for literary discovery and community engagement.

The bookstore carries more than 1,000 titles across a wide range of genres, including contemporary and classic fiction, nonfiction, biographies and memoirs, history, romance, poetry, science fiction, urban literature, social justice, business and finance, health and wellness, religious studies, and self-improvement. Da Book Joint also offers a strong selection of children’s and young adult books, with a particular commitment to encouraging literacy among young readers.

Beyond its book selection, Da Book Joint hosts author events, storytimes, literacy programs, and other in-person and virtual literary experiences. The bookstore also brings curated mobile book fairs to schools, workplaces, organizations, and community events, featuring Black authors, independent voices, bestsellers, classics, and children’s books.

Readers can shop Da Book Joint online or visit the bookstore on Stony Island Avenue in Chicago.