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This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In South Dakota Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

DDR Books in Watertown, South Dakota, is a must-visit bookstore known for its rare and used books, special events, and unique gifts.

Published Sep 20, 2018

Written by 

Annie Sandmeier

Do you remember that scene in Beauty and the Beast where the Beast gifts Belle with the castle's gigantic library? Did any of you fellow '80s/'90s kids drool over that part and wish that such a magical place existed in real life? Come to find out, it does, and it's located right here in South Dakota:

Welcome to beautiful Watertown, South Dakota; the hometown of the Redlin Art Center, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre, and...

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...the must-visit DDR Books!

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Started by retired high school English teacher Donus D. Roberts (left), DDR Books is now a family-run operation that specializes in both rare and used books that you may not find anywhere else.

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In addition to being a haven for bibliophiles, DDR is a must-visit for other reasons, including book signings...

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...special events, lectures, and meet and greets...

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...and even a unique selection of gifts and accessories that perfectly accompany the store's 30,000+ titles.

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(Need another reason to visit? I'll give you 5!)

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DDR Books is located at 7 S. Maple in Watertown and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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For another one of our favorite South Dakota hidden gems, click on This Awe-Inspiring Hike In South Dakota Will Take Your Breath Away!

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