Small City. Wicked Stories. Good Times.

Black Heart Books is Wisconsin’s only independent horror bookstore. We’re located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, just blocks from the shore of Lake Michigan. We think every town deserves places with personality so we’re keepin’ it creepy! A casual browse can turn into a conversation about fictional monsters (human and otherwise), real crimes, or maybe a book that ruined your week in the best way. We’re a bookshop built around community - our shelves reflect our customers’ interests. No generic big-box bullshit here.

I’m Jessica, the owner and resident charming weirdo. Stocking the shelves with rad books and chatting with rad customers (you!) are the best parts of the job 🤘

A woman with glasses and a shaved head is standing in a bookstore surrounded by stacks of books, holding three books in her hands. The background features black bookshelves filled with books and plants on top, along with decorative wall art. The setting is modern with a black and dark gray color scheme.