As more and more people have started purchasing books online, brick-and-mortar stores have been forced to close up all over the country. It’s a sad thing, but thankfully, Idaho is still home to dozens of wonderful book shops and it’s the perfect time to pay them a visit. In fact, there’s no better place to be on a cold and snowy day in Idaho than one of these warm and cozy bookstores! Check out our list of eight delightful places in the Gem State where you can hunt for that perfect book and be sure to spend some time in one of them soon.
- Book People, Moscow
Book People/Facebook As one of the most popular bookstores in the Palouse region of Idaho, Book People of Moscow has served as a bookworm’s retreat since 1973. The locally-owned shop boasts a wide selection of high-quality fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages. They also sell gifts, journals, puzzles, and so much more.
- Iconoclast Books & Gifts, Hailey
Iconoclast Books & Gifts/Facebook Walk into Iconoclast Books in Hailey and you’ll be walking into a 3,000-square-foot haven that’s full of interesting books and literary-related items. This beloved bookshop especially prides itself in offering a selection that goes beyond the current bestsellers. The options are endless at this charming store, so drop by and browse their selection soon. And be sure to check out their calendar of author events, poetry slams, live music, and book club discussions.
- The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene
Raniel Diaz/Google For one of the most well-stocked book shops in North Idaho, check out The Well-Read Moose. This bookstore boasts a selection of over 9,000 book titles, and they are constantly adding more. You’ll find a nice variety of hidden gems and popular books at this store, and you can always request a special order if you’re looking for something specific.
- Rediscovered Books, Boise
Rediscovered Bookshop/Facebook If you’re an avid bookworm and you live in Idaho, then your life simply isn’t complete unless you’ve stopped by Rediscovered Books in Boise. This popular indie bookshop has brought a ton of joy to Idaho’s capital city since it opened in 2006, and it shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, they recently expanded to a location in the city of Caldwell!
- Bent Corners Used Books, Boise and Nampa
Izil Sitruc/Google Whereas Rediscovered Books has a reputation as Boise’s most popular indie bookshop, Bent Corners has proven itself as the favorite when it comes to used books. With over 40,000 paperbacks in just about every genre imaginable, you’ll find yourself spending hours looking through them all.
- Book Plaza, Burley
Book Plaza/Facebook Boasting an eccentric exterior that’s meant to look like the facade of a medieval castle, you’re certainly in for a unique experience when you visit the Book Plaza in Burley, Idaho. This quirky shop is a book lover’s dream come true, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to peruse this shop’s treasures.
- Chris’ Book Corner, Weiser
Chris’ Book Corner/Facebook Book shops are scarce in the rural town of Weiser, but it IS home to Chris’ Book Corner. Located in the heart of town, this charming shop is full of used books of all kinds. It just goes to show that you should never judge a bookshop by its cover.
- Literary Souls Used Books, Post Falls
GoogleMaps Enjoy the sight of books galore when you visit Literary Souls in Post Falls, Idaho. With a selection of over 33,000 books, you’ll definitely have a lot to search through during your time here. The family owned and operated shop also offers frequent buyer discounts, a liberal trade and credit policy, and senior and military discounts.
How many of these book shops in Idaho have you been to? Did we miss your favorite bookstore? Tell us about it in the comments below! Check out another great spot to pick out used books when you read about The Two-Story Thrift Store In Idaho That’s Almost Too Good To Be True.
Book People/Facebook
As one of the most popular bookstores in the Palouse region of Idaho, Book People of Moscow has served as a bookworm’s retreat since 1973. The locally-owned shop boasts a wide selection of high-quality fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages. They also sell gifts, journals, puzzles, and so much more.
Iconoclast Books & Gifts/Facebook
Walk into Iconoclast Books in Hailey and you’ll be walking into a 3,000-square-foot haven that’s full of interesting books and literary-related items. This beloved bookshop especially prides itself in offering a selection that goes beyond the current bestsellers. The options are endless at this charming store, so drop by and browse their selection soon. And be sure to check out their calendar of author events, poetry slams, live music, and book club discussions.
Raniel Diaz/Google
For one of the most well-stocked book shops in North Idaho, check out The Well-Read Moose. This bookstore boasts a selection of over 9,000 book titles, and they are constantly adding more. You’ll find a nice variety of hidden gems and popular books at this store, and you can always request a special order if you’re looking for something specific.
Rediscovered Bookshop/Facebook
If you’re an avid bookworm and you live in Idaho, then your life simply isn’t complete unless you’ve stopped by Rediscovered Books in Boise. This popular indie bookshop has brought a ton of joy to Idaho’s capital city since it opened in 2006, and it shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, they recently expanded to a location in the city of Caldwell!
Izil Sitruc/Google
Whereas Rediscovered Books has a reputation as Boise’s most popular indie bookshop, Bent Corners has proven itself as the favorite when it comes to used books. With over 40,000 paperbacks in just about every genre imaginable, you’ll find yourself spending hours looking through them all.
Book Plaza/Facebook
Boasting an eccentric exterior that’s meant to look like the facade of a medieval castle, you’re certainly in for a unique experience when you visit the Book Plaza in Burley, Idaho. This quirky shop is a book lover’s dream come true, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to peruse this shop’s treasures.
Chris’ Book Corner/Facebook
Book shops are scarce in the rural town of Weiser, but it IS home to Chris’ Book Corner. Located in the heart of town, this charming shop is full of used books of all kinds. It just goes to show that you should never judge a bookshop by its cover.
GoogleMaps
Enjoy the sight of books galore when you visit Literary Souls in Post Falls, Idaho. With a selection of over 33,000 books, you’ll definitely have a lot to search through during your time here. The family owned and operated shop also offers frequent buyer discounts, a liberal trade and credit policy, and senior and military discounts.
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Address: BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S Main St, Moscow, ID 83843, USAAddress: 111 N 1st Ave G, Hailey, ID 83333, USAAddress: 2048 N Main St, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814, USAAddress: 180 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702, USAAddress: 3343 N Five Mile Rd, Boise, ID 83713, USAAddress: 220 W 11th St, Burley, ID 83318, USAAddress: 322 State St, Weiser, ID 83672, USAAddress: 3122 W Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID 83854, USA
