Haunted Bookshop

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An Iowa City destination for 36 years. 45,000 books in 70+ sections, two cats, comfy chairs, good conversations.

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Address: 219 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA

Phone: (319) 337-2996

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State: Iowa

City: Iowa City

Zip Code: 52245

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I just visited for the first time since they moved to their new location and was happily surprised by the new space - lots of interesting nooks and corners to explore in this historic building. The books are thoughtfully selected and generally in very good condition, and they've also added a nice selection of games, puzzles, and crafts. We sold about 80 teen and young adult fiction books in excellent condition and got $120. Some reviewers would seem to feel this was an unfair trade, but we were thrilled to get a little cash while passing along books our son loved to someone else and helping keep this wonderful small business in operation. We also found the owner and staff to be extremely friendly and willing to chat, even during the busy Christmas bustle. Will definitely be making this a regular "haunt."

 8 years ago (05-12-2016)

Super cool place. He books are varied and affordable, they have a nice selection of boardgames and toys too. The cats are cute and guard everything. It's a house that has essentially been filled with shelves, I love the atmosphere.

 8 years ago (07-02-2017)

I love this store.  I have always loved this store.  For an independent bookshop, I couldn't ask more.  The staff are *complete* book-nerds, which is the most useful of qualities when searching for off-beat or rare items, and even for mainstream texts.  I think the staff have made an extra effort with conventional customer service since the move to Gilbert St. by greeting customers and asking if they need help finding things, but it's certainly not what I would expect from this kind of store- I would expect to have to hunt them down and ask them for something if I needed it.  Shopping independent bookstores is a special experience, and this one is by far my favorite.

 9 years ago (07-07-2016)

My favorite bookstore. The people are so friendly and knowledgeable and I love the kitties that wander the store

 8 years ago (25-01-2017)

This is the best-organized used bookstore I have ever been in. I've shopped used bookstores all my l long life–  in big cities, small towns, back east, out west. It makes looking for that special/rare book so easy and enjoyable.
Haunted Bookshop is tops!

 8 years ago (29-08-2016)

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