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Gabriela Medina, Buffalo Street Books employee, peruses the bookstore's diverse fiction collection that aims to reflect the interests of the community while also introducing new perspectives.

Indie bookstores in Ithaca create hubs for thought

By Ally Dheeradhada, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2025
Bookstores have long been a place of inclusion, comfort and community, and the independent bookstores in Ithaca are no different.
Amanda Jaros Champion celebrates the release of her book, "100 Things to Do in Ithaca Before You Die," at Buffalo Street Books on Fri. Nov 29.

Q&A: Local author and Tompkins County Legislature’s guide to Ithaca’s unique charm

By Liam McDermott, Staff writer • December 3, 2024
Amanda Jaros Champion released her new book “100 Things to Do in Ithaca Before You Die” Sept. 1. This marks Champion’s second published book after “Labor of Love: A Literary Mama Staff Anthology” released Jan. 26. Champion has lived in Ithaca for about 24 years and has been serving on the Tompkins County Legislature since 2018. Staff writer Liam McDermott spoke with Champion about her new book and the inspiration behind it, including her history with the City of Ithaca. 
Buffalo Street Books board member and Ithaca College alum, John Jacobson ’17, writes about the support the bookstore is seeking from the community in its transition to a nonprofit model.

Commentary: Buffalo Street Books needs community support

By John Jacobson • November 13, 2024
Independent bookstores are the heart of any community, and in Ithaca, Buffalo Street Books  proudly fulfills that role for locals, students and visitors alike. As an Ithaca College alumni who has made their home in Ithaca, Buffalo Street Books has been a shining beacon of what it means for a local organization to serve its community above all. That’s why, in a time of crisis for the store, it is imperative that the college’s community stand behind this iconic Ithaca institution. 
From left, Rachel Crawford and Amanda Flannery run their combined table on The Commons for Akimbo Bookshop and Unabridged Literary Arts. Crawford spoke at a panel on Sept. 13 that discussed the challenges of owning an indie bookstore.

Buffalo Street Books turns another page with its fourth annual Ithaca is Books festival

By Eva Leon, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • September 18, 2024
On Sept. 12, downtown Ithaca was transformed into a haven for book lovers of all ages to explore the vibrant local literary scene. Over the next four days, crowds gathered under a blue, sunny sky to enjoy indie bookstore pop-ups, Purity ice cream and conversations about their favorite books. Buffalo Street Books kicked off its fourth annual Ithaca is Books Festival on The Commons and brought illustrious authors, poets, teachers and storytellers to share their work with the community.  
The New Voices Festival is set to take place from April 24 to 26, hosted by Ithaca College for over 10 years, planned and coordinated by the writing department.

All voices to be heard at New Voices Literary Festival

By Jacquelyn Reaves, Newsletter Editor • April 18, 2024
Seven newly published authors will read excerpts of their stories for Buffalo Street Books on April 24. This is a part of the Ithaca College writing department’s annual New Voices Festival, which has been occurring for over 10 years. The festival is being held from April 24 to April 26 and places an emphasis on platforming women and writers of color. 

Buffalo Street Books hosts Drag Story Hour

By Sarah Cochi, Julia Hargreaves, and Maddy Dombrow • February 20, 2024

Take a step inside Ithaca’s iconic local bookstore Buffalo Street Books as we learn about the shop and its events. It's Drag Story Hour featuring local drag queens Tilia Cordata and Coraline Chardonnay....

Buffalo Street Books is an indie bookstore in Downtown Ithaca that values diversity and intends for their customers to be aware of this inclusivity.

Bookstores in Ithaca create inclusive spaces

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • November 2, 2023
Independent bookstores in downtown Ithaca are selling diverse literature and creating inclusive spaces for community members to explore a variety of perspectives amid the rise of online shopping and an increase in book banning.
Ithaca resident Mahinder Kingra browses for books in the science fantasy section at Buffalo Street Books on April 3.

Local bookstore celebrates a decade of community ownership

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • April 7, 2021
Ithaca resident Mahinder Kingra browses for books in the science fantasy section at Buffalo Street Books on April 3.

Inside Ithaca: Buffalo Street Books

April 7, 2021

In it’s 10th year as an independent bookstore, Buffalo Street Books continues to be involved in the Ithaca community.

Michael Watson '13 teamed up with Lisa VillaMil ’13, Theresa Chiechi, and Lucas Gattoni to create "Ithaqa," an Ithaca-based, Lovecraftian-inspired comic book series.

Alum to host digital book tour for Ithaca-inspired comic

By Arleigh Rodgers • March 24, 2020
Michael Watson '13 teamed up with Lisa VillaMil ’13, Theresa Chiechi, and Lucas Gattoni to create "Ithaqa," a Lovecraftian-horror comic book series.
The Bookery, a used bookstore in the Dewitt Mall, is preparing to close after 45 years of business. From its opening in 1975, The Bookery has welcomed customers from all walks of life, including students and professors from Ithaca College.

The Bookery closing after 45 years of business

By Emily Lussier • November 13, 2019

In The Bookery, a small used book store in Dewitt Mall, shelves that were kept full for 45 years are now half-empty. Every bookcase and the other furniture in the store is for sale, and all the books are...

Ithaca College native and author Sasha Sagan wrote her first full-length book that focuses on her life, family, relationship with religion and the scientific method.

Q&A: Ithaca native explores science and religion in first book

By Vivian Goldstein • November 5, 2019

Ithaca native Sasha Sagan wrote her first full-length novel, “For Small Creatures Such As We: Rituals for Meaning in Our Unlikely World,” focusing on her family history, experience with religion and...

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