Em and Em’s Books

Em and Em’s Books at 1415 Hertel Avenue in North Buffalo is an independent new and used bookstore with a distinctive curatorial identity, specializing in LGBTQ+ and queer literature, diverse and multicultural voices, Indigenous authors, and women-centric titles — making it the only bookstore of its kind on the Hertel Avenue corridor and one of the most intentionally curated independent bookshops in the greater Buffalo area. The shop offers an in-store browsing experience alongside online ordering through its Bookshop.org affiliate site, audiobook access via Libro.fm, special orders, and a rotating calendar of author events and community programming that keeps the space lively and connected to Buffalo’s literary and LGBTQ+ community. Open Friday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Monday through Thursday for special events only, Em and Em’s Books is a beloved North Buffalo destination for readers seeking diverse, inclusive, and thoughtfully selected books in the heart of one of WNY’s most vibrant neighborhood commercial corridors.