Bel Canto Books - Long Beach, CA

Bel Canto Books is a proudly woman- and BIPOC- owned independent bookstore based in Long Beach, California. Founded by Jhoanna Belfer, a Filipina-American poet and former hospitality executive, Bel Canto Books offers a curated selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's books, organized around a theme of the month, in particular celebrating books by women and people of color. We host monthly online book clubs, author events, and workshops, and are open for in-store shopping inside The Hangout (2122 E. 4th Street, Long Beach CA). Visit our website here to learn more!