Join Friends of Left Bank Books Literary Society & support great programs and a great community bookstore

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Left Bank Books is St. Louis’ full-service independent bookstore. “We offer friendly, experienced service and value our customers as part of our family. In May 1996, we launched the Friends of Left Bank Books Literary Society, a membership organization to which patrons subscribe. The Friends program provides booklovers with another way to support independent bookstores.” It’s not expensive and offers wonderful benefits to the customer, community, and bookstore. Check it out and consider joining.

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