Kismet Books

This is such a cute book shop! There's an incredible selection of new books and classics. There's also a huge variety of locally crafted jewelry, wood workings, art, and more. The owner was so helpful with making recommendations and answering my questions. I felt right at home and could have spent the literal entire day there if that was socially acceptable.

Cozy vibes, great local art and jewelry, and a helpful and kind owner. All in a historic home (The Matts House) with a cool legacy! So glad I shopped here when visiting from out of town!

Super cute bookstore! They have a lot of book options for kids and adults as well as crafts and artwork from local artists and vendors. There's a small, cute place with toys upstairs for littles. I don't love to buy books firsthand, but when I do I will buy from here.

My 12 year old daughter and I were in Verona for a gymnastics competition recently. We had some time to kill before checking in to our hotel, so we stopped in at this amazing little book store. The staff was super friendly and helpful, the book selection was great, and I absolutely loved the space upstairs. It's the perfect place to buy a book and curl up with it on a comfy couch. My daughter and I also loved the sticker selection, the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, and the free samples of an amazing chocolate s'mores candy. Our favorite thing was the jelly bean machine that "doesn't run on quarters, but instead on adult permission". We got such a giggle out of that! The store is well laid out, visually appealing, and has really good lighting, which is important in a book store! They also have a couple of places where you can find some freebies like stickers and pamphlets of book recommendations. When we go to Madison to visit family, we'll definitely make a little side trip to Verona again to hit up Kismet books!