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Second Story Books

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Cozy women-owned independent bookstore and café tucked off Lincoln Blvd, known for UK editions, a wall of imported covers, locally made art and a café pouring locally sourced coffee, teas and pastries. Hosts 16 book clubs, weekly story times and live music.

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Second Story Books is a cozy independent bookstore in Culbertson Plaza, tucked off Lincoln Blvd at 718 Culbertson Dr. The shop specializes in new releases, classics, imported UK editions (a dedicated wall of UK covers is a visitor favorite), locally made art and book merch, plus gift items like collector's editions and candles. A café inside serves locally sourced coffee, tea and pastries. The store is a community hub with roughly 16 book clubs covering genres from history to romance, weekly children's story times, crafting events, author signings and live music from local acts. Regulars describe it as a warm, plant-filled space with jewel-green walls, antique furnishings and plenty of seating, with wheelchair-accessible seating and free Wi-Fi. Coverage by the Oklahoma Gazette and MetroFamily Magazine highlights its LGBTQIA+ friendly atmosphere, pet-friendly vibes and strong community following (4.9-star average from 180+ reviews). The shop's own site describes itself as 'Your Community Bookstore in OKC.'

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