our story
Eleanor’s Norfolk is a radical neighborhood bookstore & bottle shop that also acts as a safe space for community activism, engagement, and learning. We amplify traditionally underrepresented voices and encourage those seeking to be a more active part of their community by offering opportunities for education and conversation.
Oh! And we have amazing booze & books.
Keep all of your racist, homophobic, transphobic, gender bias, ableist, classist, misogynist, patriarchal bullshit out. We’re here to build up community, not to tear down.
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Our overarching goal is to foster an environment free from oppression and discrimination through the principles of collective liberations, inclusive cooperation, and accountability. Our foundation is built on education and mutual aid as strategies for empowering our collective interdependence and strengthening community.
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We currently operate as a collective consisting of community supporters and in-store staff. We’re working towards co-op status to ensure not only a democratic workplace, but also a space that sustains all involved.
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Being an intersectional feminist book and bottle shop means that we take a lot of care in curation. We aim to support indie publishers and presses, marginalized voices, a broad range of life experiences, and projects that prioritize sustainability.
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