Independent Bookshops in Iowa

Alter Ego is the area's premier comic book, sequential art and pop culture related store.

A College Bookstore serving Grinnell College and the Grinnell community as a whole. The Pioneer Bookshop has 800 square feet dedicated to new trade b

Iowa City's Independent Bookstore since 1978

A quaint store in Northern Iowa owned by avid reader and lover of all books, Darci Tracey. Enjoy a glass of quality wines while you shop. This store i

Brick Road Books is a cozy bookshop located in Winterset, IA. A wide variety of books for all ages and interests lines our wall. The love of a good bo

An Asian + woman-owned bookstore + cafe in Historic Valley Junction, West Des Moines, IA.

An Independent bookstore for independent minds!

Used books and collectibles

Sidekick has a thoughtful collection of books for purchase for everyone from babies to adults. Owner Katy Herbolds passion for promoting literacy init

A new kind of bookstore bringing books and people together in Des Moines, Iowa. Find us in our East Village location & follow us for updates on new bo

Swamp Fox Bookstore and Swamp Fox Kids is a small independent bookstore located in the Uptown Marion district in Marion, Iowa. Focusing on new books a

Thats What She Read is a boutique romance bookstore that offers anything and all things romance based and mostly fiction dont let that frighten you aw

The Book Rack is primarily a used bookstore. We accept books in trade for store credit and allow customers to use that credit for up to the purchase

New & used books with large sections of children's, history, science fiction/fantasy, mystery, westerns, adventure and romance - and of course, we'll

The Book Vine is located in a beautifully restore 130 year old building in historical downtown Cherokee.We offer a lively and wonder-filled book selec

We are an independent book supply company specializing in books for children, teachers, librarians, and nonprofits but all are welcome! We create a pe

New and used book store with lots of other interesting items. Wonderful Iowa and Mississippi River book section.

A bookshop geared towards lovers of fantasy, science fiction and horror of all ages and interests. We carry many trinkets and wonders along with books

45,000 used books, over 1,800 new board games and jigsaw puzzles, Comfy chairs, study tables, cats, and a piano. Books. People. LoveTM

Nestled in the heart of Creston's uptown district, just two blocks from the historic depot, you'll find The Latest Edition Bookstore. We're not just a

At The Little Book, our mission is to create meaningful connection in the Des Moines Community through the creation of a child-inclusive space focusin

The Nook is a charming bookstore in Cedar Falls, Iowa, located in the Downtown District. Selling new books and other gifts and accessories. Our missio

We are a Christian gift, book, music, and church supply store. We have gifts, books, greeting cards, and music for Christmas, Advent, Lent, Easter, Th

A small, community-focused indie bookshop featuring comfy sitting areas and a curated drink menu.

New & used books, children's toys & educational materials. Home to Isa, the world's best bookstore dog!

Get ready to come visit us in Grimes! We are ONE MONTH AWAY from opening the doors of our permanent home as Wandering Raccoon Books! From now until o