City of Asylum is an indie independent bookstore located on the North Side near Allegheny Commons West Park. This store opened in 2017 and specializes in international literature and features a variety of translated books from writers all over the world. Every book has a look into a different culture.

City of Asylum hosts a variety of author and literature events throughout the year and even have their own stage space to do so. The bookshelves tower over customers and offer endless options of new books. It has a peaceful but cleancut library aesthetic that transports readers.

The store helps bring a voice to endangered writers through its variety. This book store is perfect for anyone looking to expand their literature interests. A lot of people are used to only reading American fiction and exploring another country’s literature can teach you a lot.