We have 45,000+ books in stock between our new and used sections, most are available for browsing in a clean and well-organized setting. We offer much more than just our books in stock, including puzzles (3 piece to 2000 piece) journals, coloring books & supplies, “diamond” painting kits, calendars & planners (seasonally), greeting cards by Leanin’ Tree as well as 99¢ ones, and educational books, toys & activities by Melissa & Doug and Usborne Books. Gift certificates and a book search service for those hard to find titles are also available. Looking for something not in stock? We will be happy to order it for you, whether it is books, movies or music! The Book Shoppe also hosts events for fellow book lovers with local Iowa authors and writers.
If you have extra books or duplicates, bring them in! Used books can be traded for store credit; read our Trade Policy for details.
Emerson & Einstein are our two store cats, they’ll be five years old in January. They run and sleep, beg to be petted and ignore people – they’re cats!
Please come by and browse our collection. We’d be happy to suggest a good book to read or help you find what you’re looking for. Emerson & Einstein are nearly always here to greet you!
