Independent bookstores

bookstore in Paris founded by George Whitman in 1951

bookshops that sell material relating to women's issues, gender, and sexuality

French publisher and writer (1895–1984)

retail bookstore which is independently owned

Fembooks (in Chinese 女書店) is a bookstore based in Taipei, Taiwan, which was opened in 1994 as the first feminist bookstore in the Chinese-speaking world. Fembooks represents a milestone in the women's movement in the Chinese world. In 2007, Fembooks was honored by being desnigated as a 'Landmark of Women's Culture' in Taiwan. Over the course of its existence, the range of services provided has expanded, including adding a publishing house, and also operating as an event venue with a café. Its business model as a public limited company is noteworthy.

bookstore in Nanjing, China