Judging by the Cover: A Bookstore

Judging by the Cover is an independent bookstore run by Ashley and Carlos Mireles-Guerrero, who describe it as queer- and Latine-owned. The shelves lean towards BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and small-press titles. In July 2026 it finished moving from Chinatown to North Fulton Street in the Tower District. It's an easy daytime stop on a Tower District walk, a few minutes from the Tower Theatre. Check its social accounts for hours and readings. Google rates it 4.9 from about 40 reviews.