The Best Indie Bookstores in Utah
Cozy season incoming! The leaves and temperature are hinting at the arrival of fall in Salt Lake, and we can’t wait to curl up with the new book we got from an independent book shop. Looking to branch out from big-box stores? Provo-based author Whitney McGruder is on a quest to visit every locally owned bookstore in Utah and shares her top picks with producer Ivana Martinez.
Whitney’s favorite bookstores:
- The Legendarium in Salt Lake City
- Poppy Books and Gifts in Spanish Fork
Find Whitney’s books here.
Try the Fellowship of Indie Utah Bookstores challenge, and get your map stamped when you visit any of the bookshops listed.
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