Posted in Iowa September 20, 2018 by Kim Magaraci

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

Every book lover in Iowa knows about Prairie Lights, the most famous bookstore in the Midwest. But the quaint Iowa City storefront is far from the only bookstore in Iowa! In fact, there are dozens of mom-and-pop shops that sell new and used books throughout the Hawkeye State. One book warehouse in the charming town of Boone may just be the best bookstore in Iowa, and there are 45,000 titles to choose from here at any given time.

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Appropriately, the Book Shoppe is on Story Street in Boone, Iowa.

You'll find a mix of new and used books throughout this enormous book warehouse - there are over 45,000 titles in stock at any given time!

The vast majority of the books here are used, which means you'll have a selection of rare, vintage, and unique books along with all of the classics.

The Book Shoppe hosts events all year long, for children and adults who love the adventures that reading can bring.

Bibliophiles can easily spend hours thumbing through the collection of novels, biographies, poetry, and anthologies from local, national and international authors.

You never know what you'll find here - the collection is vast and everchanging.

If you need a suggestion, check with Einstein or Emerson, the Book Shoppe's two book cats. These kittens have seen it all and sure to to help you find the purr-fect book for your tastes.

Visit this bookstore for a chance to find a new and unusual read that will take you on a lifetime of an adventure. The Book Shoppe is open Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. They’re closed on Sunday and Monday.

If you can’t get enough of books, you’ll want to plan a trip to the One-Of-A-Kind Festival In Iowa That’s A Book Lover’s Dream Come True. This Iowa City Festival will be held Oct 1, 2018 – Oct 7, 2018 all throughout downtown Iowa City.