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Includes new releases, local authors, pre-order campaigns, books published by Black-owned presses, and books celebrating Black Business Month in August!

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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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Our Bookshelf

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

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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'

"Interview coming up Tuesday, August 18, 2026!"

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Upcoming Events

Scroll to see our 2026-2027 pop-up event schedule, including online community projects!

One Love Coffee's Vendor Market

Friday, August 14, 2026
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
One Love Coffee Lounge 7136 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084
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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
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Sunday, September 13, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
West Valley Performing Arts Center 3333 Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119
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September / October 2026 Theme: Shadows & Soil

Black Books and Black Art Delivered to Your Bookshelves

As America reflects on its 250-year legacy, Black America reflects on the secrets within the shadows of the soil—carried through generations by the ghosts of Civil War ancestors and the sacred fight for land built upon the struggle to fulfill broken promises of forty acres and a mule.

This October 2026, treat yourself to a beautifully curated book box highlighting the Black experience. Our debut book box celebrates and eviscerates the United States’ semiquincentennial. Arriving at your doorstep every February, April, June, August, October, and December, each box contains two handpicked books paired with thoughtfully themed bookish extras to elevate your reading rituals and bookshelves.

Hurry! Spots for our highly anticipated debut book box in October 2026, “Soil & Shadows,” are open for pre-order! Subscribe by October 15 at midnight EST. Secure your box today before they sell out completely!

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Reviews From the Realm

Robert M., Salt Lake Juneteenth 2026

"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."

Robert M., Salt Lake Juneteenth 2026

OUR LIBRARY

  • The Makers Hive Market at The Gateway

    The Makers Hive Market at The Gateway

    “Let’s be honest, the budget was for a book!” Sometimes bookselling isn’t glamorous, but it’s always rewarding! Thank you once again beloved community for showing up and showing out for...

    The Makers Hive Market at The Gateway

    “Let’s be honest, the budget was for a book!” Sometimes bookselling isn’t glamorous, but it’s always rewarding! Thank you once again beloved community for showing up and showing out for...

  • Sappho SLC

    Sappho SLC

    “That’s sick! I’m happy to support!” When @sapphoslc asked me if I wanted to bring my pop up bookstore to a nightclub… of course I had to say yes! I...

    Sappho SLC

    “That’s sick! I’m happy to support!” When @sapphoslc asked me if I wanted to bring my pop up bookstore to a nightclub… of course I had to say yes! I...

  • Dominion II: Speculative Stories of Black Resis...

    Award-winning editors OLIVIA NIGHTINGALE and OGHENECHOVWE DONALD EKPEKI host an open call for submissions running August 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, for the sequel to their award-winning anthology entitled...

    Dominion II: Speculative Stories of Black Resis...

    Award-winning editors OLIVIA NIGHTINGALE and OGHENECHOVWE DONALD EKPEKI host an open call for submissions running August 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, for the sequel to their award-winning anthology entitled...

  • The BIPOC Book Bash

    The BIPOC Book Bash

    “I’m so happy to finally meet you!” I had a blast at the BIPOC book bash hosted by @dangthatwendy at @wvcarts! Thank you so much @atemarcelareads__ for hosting the booksellers...

    The BIPOC Book Bash

    “I’m so happy to finally meet you!” I had a blast at the BIPOC book bash hosted by @dangthatwendy at @wvcarts! Thank you so much @atemarcelareads__ for hosting the booksellers...

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