All She Wrote Books

All She Wrote Books is an independent, queer- and women-owned bookstore in East Somerville specializing in books by women, LGBTQ+ authors and other underrepresented voices. Its intersectional, feminist and queer approach shapes a curated selection across all genres, with shelves meant to give readers whose stories have long been sidelined a place to find themselves. The store also sees itself as a gathering space that encourages conversations about race, gender, queerness and more.

Founder Christina started the business in 2019 with a three-shelf Ikea cart of new and used books, setting up inside local spots such as the Canopy Room at Bow Market and Winter Hill Brewing Company. In July 2020 the shop opened its first brick-and-mortar location at Assembly Row, and after being displaced it reopened on Washington Street in East Somerville in November 2023. As a queer person and survivor of domestic abuse, Christina built the store around stories she struggled to find.

What to Know

• The shop hosts events, author talks and inclusive programming.
• Curbside pickup is offered alongside in-store browsing.
• It is a member of East Somerville Main Streets.