NewPages Guide to
Indie Bookstores in Iowa
The best list of independent Iowa bookstores
- City Title Ames
- Title Link Iowa State University Book Store
- Address 1 ISU Memorial Union
- Phone (515) 294-5684
- Type New books
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- City Title Ankeny
- Title Link Plot Twist Bookstore
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- Address 1 502 N Ankeny Blvd, Unit 6
- Phone (515) 964-8410
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Gifts
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- Website Website
Plot Twist is a welcoming space with a great selection of books for readers of all ages, from board books to adult fiction and graphic novels to cookbooks. We welcome books clubs, writing groups and those seeking a retreat for reading and discussion. Plot Twist wants to be a community partner supporting literacy.
A great assortment of children's books, inspirational/gift books, as well as books for all ages. Plus Melissa and Doug products, Folkmanis Puppets, gourmet food gifts, and a great line of adult coloring books and wines from Iowa wineries.
- City Title Bellevue
- Title Link The Book Worm
- Address 1 110 S Riverview
- Phone (563) 872-4802
- Type New books
- City Title Boone
- Title Link The Book Shoppe, Inc.
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- Address 1 817 Story St.
- Phone (515) 432-2556
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Greeting Cards/Postcards
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We have 40,000+ books in stock between our new and used sections, most are available for browsing in a clean and well-organized setting. We offer much more than just our books in stock, including book accessories, journals, calendars & planners (seasonally), Leanin' Tree and 99¢ greeting cards, gift certificates and a book search service for those hard to find titles. Looking for something not in stock? We will be happy to order it for you, whether it is books, movies or music! The Book Shoppe also hosts events for fellow book lovers with local Iowan authors and writers.
- City Title Burlington
- Title Link Burlington By the Book
- Address 1 301 Jefferson
- Phone (319) 753-9981
- Type New books
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- City Title Cedar Rapids
- Title Link Next Page Books
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- Address 1 1105 Third St. SE
- Phone (319) 247-2665
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's, Regional
- Sidelines Greeting Cards/Postcards
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Next Page Books is a locally owned, independent bookstore in the historic New Bohemia district of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The store offers a healthy selection of new fiction, nonfiction, young adult, and children's books in a warm and friendly environment where we also host signings, readings, and other events. Customers can order books and have them in hand between two and five business days of placing their order. There are no additional charges for special orders.
- City Title Cherokee
- Title Link The Book Vine
- Address 1 204 W. Main St.
- Phone (712) 225-2445
- Type New books
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- Website www.thebookvine.com
Stop in and see us on Main Street in Cherokee. We carry a wide array of product. Books, Wine, Home Decor. There is really something here for everyone! Come visit us!
- City Title Davenport
- Title Link The Book Rack
- Address 1 4764 Elmore Ave.
- Phone (563) 355-2310
- Type Used books
- Specialty General Interest
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Now in Davenport! Trade in your old books for a new read.
- Title Link Source Book Store
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- Address 1 232 W. 3rd St.
- Phone (563) 324-8941
- Type Used books
- Specialty General Interest
- City Title Decorah
- Title Link Dragonfly Books
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- Address 1 112 W. Water St.
- Phone (563) 382-4275
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's, Regional
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- Title Link Once Upon A Time Book Shop
- Address 1 602 W. Water St.
- Phone (563) 382-8103
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's, Regional
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A Book is a Gift you can open again and again and again! A bookshop for children, parents, grandparents and fun loving people. Shop has a Secret Garden where stories are shared, and where puzzles, puppets, books, doll clothes, and games are available. Our events calendar is always full, so stop by often and enjoy.
- City Title Des Moines
- Title Link Beaverdale Books
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- Address 1 2629 Beaver Ave. Ste. 1
- Phone (515) 279-5400
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
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- Title Link J. Thompson Books
- Address 1 117 5th St.
- Type Used books
- Specialty General Interest
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"Helping you find a good book to get lost in!"
- City Title Dubuque
- Title Link River Lights Bookstore
- Address 1 1098 Main St.
- Phone (563) 556-4391
- Type New books
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- City Title Grinnell
- Title Link Pioneer Bookshop
- Address 1 933 Main St.
- Phone (641) 236-1696
- Type New books
- Specialty Regional
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- City Title Indianola
- Title Link Pageturners Bookstore
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- Address 1 101 E Salem Ave.
- Phone (515) 961-0391
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
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Independent general bookstore in Indianola, Iowa, selling new, used, child, adult, nonfiction, fiction, mystery, and scifi. We can help you find just the right book for you.
- City Title Iowa City
- Title Link The Haunted Bookshop
- Address 1 219 N. Gilbert St.
- Phone (319) 337-2996
- Type Used books
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- Title Link Iowa Book & Supply
- Address 1 8 S. Clinton St.
- Phone (319) 337-4188
- Type New books
- Title Link Prairie Lights Bookstore
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- Address 1 15 S. Dubuque St.
- Phone (319) 337-2681 or (800) 295-BOOK
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
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Prairie Lights sprang to life in May 1978 as a small, intimate bookstore offering titles by the newer voices of Raymond Carver and Alice Munro and by established authors like Eudora Welty and George Orwell. Join us for a wide selection of books and regular events.
- City Title McGregor
- Title Link Paper Moon Books
- Address 1 206 A St.
- Phone (563) 873-3357
- Type New books
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Three floors of books in McGregor, IA.
- City Title Newton
- Title Link Mattingly Music & Book
- Address 1 113 W. 2nd St. N
- Phone (641) 792-3250
- City Title Oskaloosa
- Title Link Book Vault
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- Address 1 105 S. Market St.
- Phone (641) 676-1777
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's, Mystery, Regional, Science Fiction/Fantasy
- Sidelines Coffee/Tea, Curiosities, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Toys/Games
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The Book Vault is a premier, full-service, independent bookstore serving southeastern Iowa with first-rate customer service, quality book selection, unique gift items, engaging events, cooking demonstrations, and welcoming ambiance, all offered in a beautifully renovated historic downtown building at 105 S. Market St. in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
- City Title Pella
- Title Link Pella Books
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- Address 1 824 Franklin St.
- Phone (641) 628-6868
- Type Used books
- Specialty General Interest
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We are located in a small historic building, a church built in 1862, that is worth seeing for its own sake and for its historical significance to the community. We specialize in out-of-print, rare, scarce, and antiquarian books.
- City Title Sioux City
- Title Link Book People
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- Address 1 2923 Hamilton Blvd.
- Phone (712) 258-1471
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's
- Sidelines Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Toys/Games
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We are Siouxland's little but lovable bookstore and gift shop with friendly, happy staff ready to assist you! We are especially proud of our children's section that features not just books, but toys, games, stuffed animals, and baby gift items. Proudly independent since 1977!
- City Title Soldier
- Title Link Sheri's Book Treasures
- Address 1 208 1st St.
- Phone (712) 884-2233
- Type Used books
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We offer a wide selection of books in many subjects and written in many languages, shelves are re-stocked daily. We can help locate and special order a book you are looking for. We also offer services such as: copies, fax, picture printing from camera cards, and other special needs such as create fliers, business cards, greeting cards, etc.