Red Emma’s
@redemmas.org
Worker-owned radical bookstore and cafe in Baltimore, the greatest city in America
Can’t wait for this kids event Sunday morning with the one and only Jenan Matari!
November 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Can’t wait for this kids event Sunday morning with the one and only Jenan Matari!
New free posters in the store, thanks to Nic Koski for the design!
November 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
New free posters in the store, thanks to Nic Koski for the design!
We're stocking up our case of rare old stuff if you are looking for unique gifts...
November 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We're stocking up our case of rare old stuff if you are looking for unique gifts...
With a lot of people already hungry, and many more about to lose SNAP benefits, here's a timely piece from @baltimoremagazine.com on Baltimore's growing network of community fridges, including the one we host inside our store: www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/comm...
October 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
With a lot of people already hungry, and many more about to lose SNAP benefits, here's a timely piece from @baltimoremagazine.com on Baltimore's growing network of community fridges, including the one we host inside our store: www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/comm...
An aptly titled new book on the shelves from @mskellymhayes.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
An aptly titled new book on the shelves from @mskellymhayes.bsky.social
New books on/from Baltimore we are excited about in the store today…
October 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
New books on/from Baltimore we are excited about in the store today…
Thanks @kjhealy.co for this design, we just ran off a stack on the risograph if you want to come grab one.
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Thanks @kjhealy.co for this design, we just ran off a stack on the risograph if you want to come grab one.
We were excited to welcome @alybatt.bsky.social this Thursday 10/9 on her new book "Free Gifts" exploring the deep relationship between capitalism and the natural world, but it looks like that needs to be rescheduled for the spring.
So we're doing an UNO night instead. redemmas.org/events/game-...
So we're doing an UNO night instead. redemmas.org/events/game-...
October 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We were excited to welcome @alybatt.bsky.social this Thursday 10/9 on her new book "Free Gifts" exploring the deep relationship between capitalism and the natural world, but it looks like that needs to be rescheduled for the spring.
So we're doing an UNO night instead. redemmas.org/events/game-...
So we're doing an UNO night instead. redemmas.org/events/game-...
Kicking off the second day of the Baltimore Book Festival with @hannsawyerr.bsky.social, just long-listed for the National Book Award
September 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Kicking off the second day of the Baltimore Book Festival with @hannsawyerr.bsky.social, just long-listed for the National Book Award
Beautiful day for a book festival out here
September 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Beautiful day for a book festival out here
Full schedule for everything we have cooked up for the Baltimore Book Festival, kicking off today at 10am with a Tourmaline story hour on Marsha P. Johnson for the kids
September 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Full schedule for everything we have cooked up for the Baltimore Book Festival, kicking off today at 10am with a Tourmaline story hour on Marsha P. Johnson for the kids
Our schedule for the Baltimore Book Festival is packed with free talks and panels across three different stages on Saturday 9/13 and Sunday 9/14....
September 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our schedule for the Baltimore Book Festival is packed with free talks and panels across three different stages on Saturday 9/13 and Sunday 9/14....
Listening to @ositanwanevu.com launch his new book “The Right of The People” talking about democracy vs. fascism with Chris Lehmann and @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Listening to @ositanwanevu.com launch his new book “The Right of The People” talking about democracy vs. fascism with Chris Lehmann and @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social
Fresh off the risograph! Grab some free posters and let ICE know they aren’t welcome here (or anywhere)
August 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Fresh off the risograph! Grab some free posters and let ICE know they aren’t welcome here (or anywhere)
More free posters this week, fresh off the risograph. Don't stop talking about, donating to, and fighting for the people of Gaza. Israel is committing mass murder with weaponized famine and starvation at this very moment and the US government is complicit in this genocidal slaughter.
July 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
More free posters this week, fresh off the risograph. Don't stop talking about, donating to, and fighting for the people of Gaza. Israel is committing mass murder with weaponized famine and starvation at this very moment and the US government is complicit in this genocidal slaughter.
In "The Banks We Deserve", journalist @oscarthinks.bsky.social argues community banking can play a crucial role in addressing urgent social challenges, from creating a more racially just economy to preparing for a changing climate. Join us for a conversation w/ @jnoor.bsky.social on 7/25 at 7pm!
July 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In "The Banks We Deserve", journalist @oscarthinks.bsky.social argues community banking can play a crucial role in addressing urgent social challenges, from creating a more racially just economy to preparing for a changing climate. Join us for a conversation w/ @jnoor.bsky.social on 7/25 at 7pm!
Join us on Friday, August 1st for a conversation between Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, author or Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead, and Marisela Gomez, co-founder of Baltimore's Village of Love and Resistance and author of Race, Class, Power and Organizing in East Baltimore!
June 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Join us on Friday, August 1st for a conversation between Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, author or Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead, and Marisela Gomez, co-founder of Baltimore's Village of Love and Resistance and author of Race, Class, Power and Organizing in East Baltimore!
In a fascinating twist, we're on USA Today's 10 best indie bookstores list! What a thing! Cheers to all of the bookstores we're on this list with!
June 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
In a fascinating twist, we're on USA Today's 10 best indie bookstores list! What a thing! Cheers to all of the bookstores we're on this list with!
Heads up, we’re closed for Juneteenth today!
June 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Heads up, we’re closed for Juneteenth today!
On June 14th, cooperative worker-owner José Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz and his stepdaughter Heidi Perez were violently detained by ICE and are now at risk of imminent deportation. Sign on to the letter demanding their immediate release from detention. actionnetwork.org/letters/free...
June 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On June 14th, cooperative worker-owner José Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz and his stepdaughter Heidi Perez were violently detained by ICE and are now at risk of imminent deportation. Sign on to the letter demanding their immediate release from detention. actionnetwork.org/letters/free...
Attn all gluten intolerant baddies, gluten free flatbread is back at the café! Come get your falafel sammies now with no gastrointestinal distress!
#GlutenFree #Vegan #RedEmmas
#GlutenFree #Vegan #RedEmmas
June 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Attn all gluten intolerant baddies, gluten free flatbread is back at the café! Come get your falafel sammies now with no gastrointestinal distress!
#GlutenFree #Vegan #RedEmmas
#GlutenFree #Vegan #RedEmmas
Our summer reading book sale is still on today and tomorrow! Use code (or say to our bookseller irl) "SUMMERREADS" at checkout to get 20% off all books! Let us know in the comments what you're reading this summer 📚 🌞 #SummerReading #BookSale #RedEmmas
June 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Our summer reading book sale is still on today and tomorrow! Use code (or say to our bookseller irl) "SUMMERREADS" at checkout to get 20% off all books! Let us know in the comments what you're reading this summer 📚 🌞 #SummerReading #BookSale #RedEmmas
Readers! Our summer reading sale is on today - 6/18! Take 20% off any and all books with the discount code SUMMERREADS both online at redemmas.org/books and in person! Drop a comment with what's in your summer reading pile this year 📚 #SummerReading #BookStore
June 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Readers! Our summer reading sale is on today - 6/18! Take 20% off any and all books with the discount code SUMMERREADS both online at redemmas.org/books and in person! Drop a comment with what's in your summer reading pile this year 📚 #SummerReading #BookStore