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Shelf Life Books

Richmond, VA

Woman-Owned

Shelf Life Books is the largest independent bookstore in Richmond, VA. Our shop has been serving the Richmond community for over two decades. Located in the heart of Richmond’s Carytown district, the store is staffed by long-time patrons and is a hub for local authors and book lovers alike. We’ve got new books on our lower level and five rooms of used books upstairs. Our shop cats, Page and Mylar, are always happy to help you pick your next favorite read!/p>

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Shelf Life's favorite audiobooks!

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The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
The Woman in Me
Britney Spears
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Chain Gang All Stars: A Read with Jenna Pick by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Chain Gang All Stars: A Read with Jenna Pick
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
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Light in Gaza by Jehad Abusalim, Jennifer Bing & Mike Merryman-Lotze
Light in Gaza
Jehad Abusalim, Jennifer Bing & Mike Merryman-L...
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Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi
Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon
Wole Talabi
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The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James
The Bullet Swallower
Elizabeth Gonzalez James
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Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
Starling House
Alix E. Harrow
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