About Us

Welcome To Maliks Books — Capturing the African American Experience

Malik Books is an independent Black Owned Bookstore that specializes in books, calendars, and gifts full of cultural diversity. It's a place where you'll enjoy a selection of books and gifts curated to create a positive impact on self-reflection, self-esteem, and self-awareness.

At Malik Books, our motto is "Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life". By giving our community literature that promotes values like intelligence, integrity, and honor, we're helping create a world worth living in. So come experience an expression of African American pride and culture at Malik Books.

Ever Since Day One!

Malik Books has been dedicated to bringing a voice to the voiceless since day one. Tap into specialized literature, best-selling authors from national publishing houses, and a wide variety of content designed to expand your horizons.  Explore Malik Books to uncover new, published, self-published, and classic authors all waiting for their stories to be heard. 

It’s All About the Community — Educating & Empowering

It’s every generation's duty to educate & empower the next generation so they can exceed expectations. At Malik Books, we know that children are 100% of our future. So, educating & empowering our community, students, and bookstore fans to lead the future is what we’re all about. 

Two Convenient Locations — Westfield Culver City Mall & The Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall

Los Angeles is our home. Whether you are on the west side of LA or near the new stadium in Inglewood, we have a location close to you. Although we’d love to see you personally inside one of our locations; if you can’t get out of the house, feel free to shop online.