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Heartleaf Books is an independent bookstore in Providence, RI offering a curated selection of books. With a 4.8-star rating from 65 reviews, this bookstore serves the local reading community.
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Selena velazquez
October 2025
My friend took us here on a lil trip and OMG, it’s so cute inside! The cat Penny was the best part of this shop!! She is such a sweet cat and owns that shop. The women working the counter were really nice and helpful. I think it’s cool that they sell used books at a cheaper price and they look brand new!
Meghan Watka
July 2025
Such a cute shop!! There was a cute cat in there that I didn’t even notice when I first walked in! Owner was super sweet :)
Kayla Arruda
September 2023
Favorite local indie book (and more) store. Great selection of books and if they don’t have it that can order it. Have a Patreon level book club that they’ll send you the book every month and you can meet up and discuss. Every event and sale is worth a trip but even on a quiet afternoon it’s nice to stop by and give Penny (the bookstore cat) a treat.
Gene Locicero
September 2024
Love this place. The selection is always dope and they usually have some used books for sale too. It's especially great for intersectional feminist and queer books. The sticker selection is on point as well. And they have a bookstore cat named Penny! She's so sweet (though she definitely judges me 😅). It's a lovely local business, run by a lovely pair of siblings. It's also a co-op bookstore so the membership is also involved in running the store. I always try to stop when I'm in town and always recommend it to my friends too! Go visit!
Kaitlyn Boisvert
January 2023
A truly delightful bookstore located in the bustling Federal Hill, Heartleaf truly does have everything you can need from an independent bookstore. Plenty of books, character, and even a cat to boot! You can tell the staff puts a lot of love into both their store and their social media presence. They also feature many enticing staff picks and sales! If you're looking for a new independent bookstore to support, THIS is the one!
