About SOMA Bookshop

Where Stories Connect Us All

SOMA Bookshop was born from a simple, powerful truth: no matter what corner of the world we call home, our stories reveal how deeply connected we are.

We hope that you will discover that the emotions threading through a novel set in Lagos—the longing for home, the search for identity, the triumph over adversity—echo in the hearts of readers in Philadelphia, London, and Kingston. Our cultural tapestries may be beautifully different, but the human experiences woven through them are universal.

SOMA is a love letter to this connection. Here, you'll find books that celebrate Black diaspora voices from across the globe—stories that honor our diverse origins while reminding us of our shared humanity. A gathering place where literature becomes conversation, where browsing becomes discovery, and where your story intersects with countless others.

Whether you are searching for a book that feels like home, seeking a window into experiences different from your own, or celebrating life's meaningful moments in our event space, SOMA welcomes you. Because in the end, we're all part of the same human story—and there's always room for one more chapter.

Come find yourself. Come find each other. Come find your next great story.