Best Of Tucson®

Best Independent Bookstore

Antigone Books

Antigone's website describes the place as "a zany bookstore with a feminist slant." That said, this is simply a great neighborhood store, reflecting the values and inherent optimism of an informed and engaged community. In addition to focusing on local, Southwestern, environmental and socially conscious authors, Antigone is also user-friendly for kids with its elephant couch, reading area and play corner. Also selling unique cards, calendars, journals and music, Antigone is everything you'd want your anti-big-box bookstore to be.

Runners up:

2. Bookmans Entertainment Exchange

1930 E. Grant Road

325-5767

3733 W. Ina Road

579-0303

6230 E. Speedway Blvd.

748-9555; bookmans.com

3. The Book Stop

214 N. Fourth Ave.

326-6661; www.bookstoptucson.com