Black Heart Books

Black Heart Books is a women-owned independent bookstore located at 709 Buffalo Street in downtown Manitowoc, Wisconsin, specializing in horror, thriller, dark fiction, true crime, and speculative fiction. Founded by Jessica Phillips, the business began as a pop-up bookstore and relocated to its physical location in 2024. The shop hosts community events including horror-focused book clubs in both fiction and nonfiction genres, as well as a stitch club, fostering a dedicated community of readers interested in dark literature.