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OCTAVIA’S BOOKSHELF

We’re Pasadena’s only BIPOC-writers-focused bookstore. This is a space where readers of all walks of life can enjoy the worlds our bookshelves open up, find community, savor a cup of coffee, read, relax, and discover unique and specially curated products from artisans around the world as well as in our neighborhood.

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Location

THE STORE

1361 North Hill Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91104

Monday - Sunday ........................ 10 am - 7 pm

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Shop

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Give the Gift of Reading

Octavia's Bookshelf E-Gift Card

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About

Back Story

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Press
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In the News

  • Nikki High is taking a big leap with Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena. She’s had her moments of doubt, but concluded, “We have to bet on our community of readers and people with curious minds.”

  • Octavia's Bookshelf is intended to inspire readers of all ages, just as the store's namesake, Octavia, was an inspiration to owner Nikki High.

  • Step into Octavia's bookshelf and you'll find fiction-themed merchandise and stacks of novels celebrating authors who are Black, indigenous or people of color.

  • Nikki High’s announcement of her dream to open the location via twitter was met with praise and fanfare on social media.

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Events

COMMUNITY
EVENTS

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Contact

Let’s Get In Touch

(626) 555-0192

1361 North Hill Ave,
Pasadena, CA 91104