Independent Bookstores in Iowa

Discover 29 independent bookstores in Iowa on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.

Bookstores in Iowa

• Alter Ego ComicsMarionAlter Ego Comics in Marion, Iowa, has been a purveyor of fine sequential art since 1996. Located at 331 7th Avenue, the…
• Beaverdale BooksDes MoinesBeaverdale Books in Des Moines, IA, is an independent bookstore established in 2006. The shop carries new books across…
• Book VaultOskaloosaThe Book Vault is a premier independent bookstore in Oskaloosa, IA, housed in a renovated historic bank building. The s…
• Books on MainCedar FallsBooks on Main is a used bookstore and gift shop located in the historic downtown district of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Situate…
• Books-A-MillionAmesBooks-A-Million in Ames, IA, is located at 1200 South Duff Ave. This bookstore stocks a vast selection of titles, magaz…
• By the Hearth Bookshop and CoffeehouseBloomfieldBy the Hearth Bookshop and Coffeehouse in Bloomfield, IA, is a family-owned independent bookstore and cafe. It offers a…
• Cornell College BookstoreThe Cornell College Bookstore in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is located on the middle level of the Thomas Commons. The store pr…
• Dog-Eared Books LLCAmesDog-Eared Books is an independent bookstore in Ames, IA, located on historic Main Street. Opened in 2021, the mission-d…
• Dog·Eared BooksAmesDog-Eared Books is a locally owned independent bookstore in Ames, IA, opened in March 2021 by Ellyn Grimm and Amanda Le…
• Goose Feather BooksSpirit LakeGoose Feather Books in Spirit Lake, IA, opened in August 2025 as a local bookstore on the city's main street. The shop…
• Half Price BooksMarionHalf Price Books in Marion, IA, located at 1400 Twixt Town Rd, buys and sells used books, music, movies, and games. Thi…
• HEA Book BoutiqueMarionHEA Book Boutique is a romance-focused bookstore in Marion, Iowa, established in 2023. The shop specializes in various…
• Luther BookshopThe Luther Book Shop in Decorah, Iowa, is owned and operated by Luther College. Located in the Dahl Centennial Union Bu…
• Mayhem ComicsAmesMayhem Comics in Ames, IA, has served the community for over 30 years. The store carries new and back-issue comic books…
• Next Page BooksNext Page Books is an independent bookstore in the New Bohemia district of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Located in the historic…
• Next Page BooksCedar RapidsNext Page Books is a locally owned independent bookstore in the New Bohemia neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Located…
• Night Owl Books LLCHumboldtNight Owl Books is a cozy bookstore and gift shop located at 605 Sumner Avenue in downtown Humboldt, Iowa. Owned by Sha…
• Noah's Archive Christian BooksMarionNoah's Archive Christian Books is a bookstore in Marion, IA, offering a variety of family-focused books on character, c…
• Off Planet BooksAltoonaOff Planet Books & Puzzles in Altoona, IA, is an online bookstore founded in 2021 by Air Force veteran Bill Claman. The…
• Pella BooksPellaPella Books in Pella, IA, is an independent bookstore established in 1999. Located in a historic church building, this…
• Reading in Public LLCWest Des MoinesReading in Public LLC in West Des Moines, IA, is a woman and Asian-owned independent bookstore and cafe. Located in His…
• Sidekick Coffee & BooksUniversity HeightsSidekick Coffee & Books in University Heights, IA, is a community-focused coffee shop and bookstore. It offers a full-s…
• The Book ShoppeBooneThe Book Shoppe, Inc. in Boone, IA, is a new and used bookstore featuring a stock of over 45,000 books. Located on Stor…
• The Book Shoppe, Inc.BooneThe Book Shoppe, Inc. is an independent bookstore in Boone, IA, featuring over 45,000 new and used books on its shelves…
• The BookwormBellevueThe BookWorm Bookstore & More in Bellevue, Iowa, is a locally owned independent shop established in 1998. Located downt…
• The Haunted BookshopIowa CityThe Haunted Bookshop is Iowa City's oldest secondhand bookstore, featuring over 40,000 used, rare, and out-of-print tit…
• The NookCedar FallsThe Nook is an independent bookstore and cafe located in the Historic Downtown District of Cedar Falls, IA. The shop of…
• Volume JAlgonaVolume J in Algona, Iowa, is a bookbar and wine bar housed in the city's original train depot. This cozy bookstore prov…
• Walls of Books (Ankeny)AnkenyWalls of Books (Ankeny) in Ankeny, IA, is a family-friendly bookstore offering a wide selection of new and used books,…