Puero Rico's Literary Scene is Having a Moment. Here's What You are Missing!
Planning a trip to Puerto Rico and want something more enriching than tourist traps? Yes, you can do an island-wide indie book crawl!
Whether you are packing an empty tote bag for your next vacation or exploring the vibrant local scene from home, author and PEN International PR board member J.D. Estrada joins Laura on What to Read Next to deliver the ultimate guide to Puerto Rico’s thriving literary revival. From atmospheric shops tucked inside the historic cobblestone streets of Old San Juan to hidden coastal hubs, dark romance specialists, and lively mountain book festivals, discover the coolest indie book destinations across the island!
Puerto Rico Indie Bookshops & Spots to Add to Your Book Crawl:
- Librería El Laberinto (Old San Juan) — An iconic, labyrinthine shop tucked in the heart of historic Old San Juan
- The Bookmark (Santurce, Guaynabo & Hatillo) — A lively community hub known for launches and midnight release parties
- El Bookstop (Santurce & Hormigueros) — Hyper-curated by book nerds with rotating indie stock (and available on Libro.fm!)
- Casa Norberto (Plaza Las Américas & Río Piedras) — A bustling daily event powerhouse and a retro time-warp second location
- Santuario & El Antiko (Bayamón) — Perfect day-trip stops right off the Tren Urbano, featuring coffee, music, and an exclusive romance bookshop
- La Casita Books (Aguadilla Mall) — Western coast haven specializing in dark romance and indie reads
- Apostrophe (Vega Baja) — Delicious matcha and great book selection
- Island-Wide Crawl Gems: El Rincón del Lector (Camuy), Las Nuevecitas (Manatí), Tienda Ágape (Arecibo), El Candil (Ponce), and Serendipia (Barranquitas)
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