The Nature of Reading Bookshop

Truly special indie bookstore! Excellent selection of nature and eco-conscious books, both fiction and non-fiction. The fiction selection is on the small side, but the titles are truly curated. The owner Hailey is absolutely wonderful! They also have lots of little bookish items and craft kits like cross stitch, felting, etc. The ambiance is wonderful and welcoming. This will definitely be on my rotation.

I love this delightful book shop so much! I always visit when I'm back in Madison. It has the best children's book selections, non-fiction and fiction books, greeting cards, and gift items. Please support this local gem and get your own books and gifts here! You can tell that a lot of love and care goes into this shop and businesses like this need to stay alive in our communities.

The "Nature of Reading" bookshop is a tiny gem on Madison Main Street. It is a beautiful, welcoming space crammed full of books, crafts, and charming gifts. Hailey, the owner, is a book enthusiast, a writer, crafter, thinker, and environmentalist. She likes to hang out and chat about books, is willing to source unusual materials, and runs crafting events, book clubs, and is a fixture at local green events. Her local free delivery service involves Hailey herself dropping by with your purchases. I particularly love the "blind date with a book" gifts. Lovely books with beautiful decorations. As an alternative to Amazon, I try to remember to have the shop order books for me. It feels good to support a local business owner.

This shop provides a cozy nook of a spot right next to Shanghai Jazz. It sells a wide variety of nature-themed books (both fiction and non), perfectly curated by the owner. There was even a puzzle to match the book I bought! If you're looking for a quiet break from the bustle of your day, this is the place to be.