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Heartleaf Books

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374 Atwells Avenue, Providence

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About this place Heartleaf Books

Heartleaf Books is a community-run independent bookstore on Atwells Avenue in Providence's Federal Hill. It sells new and used books and puts LGBTQ+ and feminist titles front and centre. It also runs a membership program that gives regular customers discounts, and the shop cat is a regular presence. It rates 4.8 from about 75 Google reviews. It's a good stop for queer reading and local recommendations, and it's on the same strip as Federal Hill's Italian restaurants. No hours are listed here, so check the shop's social media before going.

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Gay Mixed LGBTQ+ Free entry Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Day venue Evening venue Year-round Smoke-free

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4.8
★★★★★
76 reviews

Based on 76 Google reviews.

Chey Sinphoune
Chey Sinphoune Jun 2026
★★★★★
Nelle
Nelle Jun 2026
★★★★★
erica ward
erica ward Jun 2026
★★★★★

Heartleaf Books is my favorite local bookshop in PVD . I love speaking to the manager, Penny, and getting her recommendations. There are always a wide selection of books and if they don’t have what I’m looking for they are always willing to order it! Love this place

Livi Gandolfo
Livi Gandolfo May 2026
★★★★★

Love this spot. So friendly and inviting. Great books too :)

Kleen C
Kleen C May 2026
★★★★★
Shaina Blackmore
Shaina Blackmore May 2026
★★★★★
amanda s
amanda s Feb 2026
★★★★★

My favorite bookstore in Providence! Theres always an amazing selection of books to choose from. If I’m stuck between choosing books, I’ll ask for a recommendation and they never fail to deliver something I love. Also a fun selection of stickers and pins, journals, zines. And of course no trip to Heartleaf would be complete without scritches for Penny the manager! 💜💜💜

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Last updated on 7 November 2026

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