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February 2024 by Joshua Yang
The place has a cozy, inviting atmosphere with a decent selection of books.
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January 2024 by Alicia Herzog
The only problem with this place is that I’m not a millionaire. Every time I go there they have so many good choices that I want to leave with 3 bags of books. Also, Josh is an earth angel and such a wonderful bookseller. He understands the customer and makes the perfect recommendation every time.
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January 2024 by Monique Ellefson
Cute little bookstore right in East Village! They always have a great selection and the staff are super friendly!
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December 2023 by James Smith
Stopped by during travel and this store was an absolute delight! They had a wonderful children's book section too
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November 2023 by Isabel Waller
I just discovered this book store while walking around East Village, and it was such a pleasant surprise! The store is mostly new books, but they also have a used book section that is extremely well curated. They are picky about what used books they take, and you can tell based on the great selection! The guy working when we were there was extremely nice and helpful. He even picked out a few books that he thought we’d like based on what we had been talking about. I will definitely be back!
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September 2023 by Geri Tisdale-Brock
Adorable little bookstore that I popped into while traveling from Kansas to Minnesota. I also ended up buying a Stephen King book.
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September 2023 by Anna Cramer
Why would you buy books anywhere else? You wouldn't, you shouldn't.Second time in today and I just love this place. Unique, colorful, warm. Joshua was welcoming and helpful with suggestions today!
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July 2023 by Maggie O
Have been wanting to get into reading for a while now and finally worked up the courage to walk into a bookshop knowing nothing about what I was looking for. Big thank you to the wonderful employee who must’ve seen I was lost and was able to recommend several titles. Your enthusiasm was contagious and your kindness was much appreciated. I’m looking forward to settling in with my books, and plan to be back :)
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July 2023 by Katherine Burton
Love this place! Always stop here when I’m town. Joshua is an absolutely delightful human being and I will always buy something in this store even though I am also a bookseller and get a 50% discount where I work. I bought two books today (full price) and I don’t regret it.
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July 2023 by Jeremy
This was a cute little bookshop with great selection! I loved the layout of the store and how intimate it felt! I liked the combination of new and used books too.
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May 2023 by Liz Hittle
This store is AMAZING!!! The staff are all so friendly and accepting, and as a queer librarian I felt seen, welcomed, and so comfortable to be my true self in there. The selection of books is HUGE and they're all in great condition, and I found some old favorites and bunch of new ones to try and to add to my library! Also some cute socks and stickers!!I will definitely return whenever I can make it back to Des Moines again ?
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May 2023 by Sophia Elizabeth Alexander
The best collection of children's and middle grade literature I have come across! I was drawn into the shop by the pleasant aesthetic, and ended up spending a long time lost in the stacks! The staff was so friendly as well :)
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May 2023 by Sarena Ramirez
Can't go to East Village without stopping in Storyhouse Bookpub. We stopped in today for Indi Bookstore Day. Follow them on Instagram and learned about this tour de books. What a great idea. Family had fun around and checking out all the places. The owner has help me find/purchase many books. She has a great selection. You should definitely check it out.
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April 2023 by Bryce A Pashler
Charming stop for book lovers. Excellent reference librarians. Can spend hours browsing shelves. Book it here. ?
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April 2023 by Val Veiock
Wow! Love this little bookshop. Was in on a Monday and the woman working was very friendly and helpful. I really love all the hand written recommendations on the shelves and the selection was great!
