Red Emma’s In The USA Today Top 10!

USA TODAY recently published the results of their Reader’s Choice Awards for top 10 independent bookstores. Out of all the independent bookstores in the nation, Red Emma’s came in 9th! Make sure when you stop by, you tell them congratulations!

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Red Emma's ranked #No. 9:  for Best Independent Bookstore in the 2025 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards

Photo courtesy of Red Emma's / Casey McKeel

No. 9: Best Independent Bookstore

Named after 19th-century radical thinker Emma Goldman, Red Emma's in Baltimore's Waverly neighborhood is a worker-cooperative-run bookstore and cafe dedicated to sustainability and community engagement. The store stocks titles of every genre, with a wide-ranging collection of books on civil rights, revolutionary history, and activism. Red Emma's frequently hosts speakers, community events, and author series, while the on-site restaurant offers a plant-based menu, coffee drinks, and a full wine and cocktail bar.