Featured Books

Includes new releases, local authors, pre-order campaigns, books published by Black-owned presses, and books celebrating disability pride month in July!

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Greetings, Royalty ♥

Welcome to Our Realm

Established in 2026 by award-winning editor, and romance author, Olivia Nightingale, Crowne Books is a local, independent, Black-owned bookstore and publishing house specializing in literature written by and about African Americans, Africans, and the African Diaspora. Soon to be physically located in Salt Lake City, Utah!

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Upcoming Events 🎉

Join us for our upcoming events in Utah and online!

SLC Creatures & Features Market

SLC Creatures & Features Market

Saturday, July 18, 2026
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
West Valley Performing Arts Center 3333 Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119
Free Event
The BIPOC Book Bash: Diversify Your Shelves

The BIPOC Book Bash: Diversify Your Shelves

Saturday, July 25, 2026
11:00 PM - 4:00 PM
West Valley Performing Arts Center 3333 Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119
Free Event
RUMBLE: Sapphic Arm Wrestling by Sappho SLC & The Sapphic Collective

RUMBLE: Sapphic Arm Wrestling by Sappho SLC & The Sapphic Collective

Friday, July 31, 2026
Doors Open @8 PM
Metro Music Hall 615 West 100 South Salt Lake City UT, 84101
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KRCL'S Day in the Park

KRCL'S Day in the Park

Saturday, August 29, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
International Peace Gardens 1160 Dalton Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Free Event
S.L,U.T Adult Book Fair

S.L,U.T Adult Book Fair

Saturday, September 19, 2026
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
West Valley Performing Arts Center 3333 Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119

In the News 📰

Learn more about our mission from community partners!

Palak Jayswal

"Olivia Nightingale is on a mission. She’s going to open Utah’s first Black bookstore. [S]he has gone “book hopping” all over Utah at indie bookstores. As such, she knows that Utah has an appetite for niche bookstores… Those stores have become a third space, a social environment outside of work and home, for many book lovers."

— Palak Jayswal

RadioACTive Pop! with a Tale of Two Olivias on Utah’s First Black-Owned Bookstore

"Meet Olivia Nightingale of CROWNE BOOKS, who aims to bring the first brick-and-mortar Black-owned bookstore to the state of Utah. You can support Olivia in getting a brick-and-mortar location by supporting the shop's GoFundMe."

— RadioACTive Pop! with a Tale of Two Olivias on Utah’s First Black-Owned Bookstore

Black Bold and Brilliant Delivers 'Poetic Justice'

"As of June 2026, Utah is the U.S. State with the highest number of banned books—35. Liz Pitts of the Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, Raelle Westwind of The Legendarium and Olivia Nightingale of Crowne Books share a new campaign to collect banned books to give away at community events throughout the state. The first event took place at SLC Pride over the weekend. Find out how you can get involved."

— Black Bold and Brilliant Delivers 'Poetic Justice'

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Our Bookshelf 📚

Includes our booksellers’ 🌟 reads, and favorite series, with an emphasis on indie authors!

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PUZZLES

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READING JOURNALS

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CARDS

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BOARD GAMES

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READING JOURNALS

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CANDLES

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BOOK BOXES

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KEYCHAINS

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ART PRINTS

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Subscribe to Our Book Box 📖

Summer Theme: Freedom

Black Books and Black Art Delivered to Your Doorstep

Treat yourself to a beautifully curated book box designed to make reading feel even more magical.

Each month, you’ll receive two handpicked books paired with thoughtfully themed bookish extras to elevate your reading rituals created by Black artists or Black-owned small business owners.

It’s the perfect excuse to slow down, light a candle, and escape into your next great story.

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Reviews From the Realm 👑

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      Amazing meeting all of you phenomenal queens. I am excited to read the books I purchased and the comics. As is my daughter. Keep soaring and keep being amazing. Thank you so much for the poster and signatures. Really appreciated it.

      - Salt Lake Juneteenth (2026) Customer 

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