Built by two Latina sisters, the Barking Bird Books is a Modesto, CA based online bookstore dedicated to bringing the central valley indie, LGBTQ+, & POC novels and manga. 

Meet the Sisters

Melissa

Hi, I'm Melissa! Thank you so much for visiting our store. Opening a bookstore has always been a dream of mine and finally getting a chance to share my love for stories is a dream come true. I hope to continue bringing you new stories for many more days to come!

Alejandra

Hello! I am very excited to have this site where we can share the stories that we see ourselves in, that we find joy, and discovery. Thank you for visiting our little book nook!