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Independent Bookstores in Idaho

NewPages.com guide to the best Idaho indie bookstores

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  • Bargain Books Boise
  • 76 N. Cole Rd.
  • City: Boise
  • Phone: (208) 853-9600
  • Type: Used books, Rare books, Out-of-print books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Crime/Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy
  • Sidelines: Artwork, Curiosities, Gifts, Magazines, Puzzles, Toys/Games
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We are an independent, locally owned used bookstore. We have over 40,000 titles in stock, if you are in the area stop and check us out!

A used bookstore with happy people wanting to connect you with the right book. Come explore and find some treasure!

We are a local, independent bookstore specializing in new and slightly used books. We host a variety of events and love our community.

  • Tree City Books
  • 715 S. Capitol Blvd.
  • City: Boise
  • Phone: (208) 972-8247
  • Type: Used books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's
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Carrying nearly new titles, located inside the main branch of the Boise Public Library.

 Independent bookstore located in Caldwell, ID. Building community through books.

  • Bookishly Happy
  • 2415 N Government Way Suite 2
  • City: Coeur d'Alene
  • Phone: (208) 765-8596
  • Type: Used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
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The Well~Read Moose

  • The Well~Read Moose
  • 2048 N. Main St.
  • City: Coeur d'Alene
  • Phone: (208) 215-2265
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Crime/Mystery, Literary, YA
  • Sidelines: Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Puzzles, Toys/Games
  • Events: Author Signings, Book Clubs, Readings
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Local Indie Bookstore with a wide variety of new books and gifts.

We are a used bookstore offering a wide range of titles, both fiction and nonfiction. Genres include classics, sci-fi/fantasy, thrillers, self-help, art, outdoors, young adult, children’s, LDS, and more. We accept used books for trade credit or cash.

Books, stationery, and literary adventures in downtown Idaho Falls!

Chapter One Bookstore

  • Chapter One Bookstore
  • 340 E. Second St.
  • City: Ketchum
  • Phone: (208) 726-5425
  • Type: Primarily new with some used books
  • Specialty: General Interest, Children's, Literary, Metaphysical/New Age, Regional
  • Sidelines: Artwork, Curiosities, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines
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At Chapter One, customers cherish the cozy, warm, historic atmosphere we have created over the last 40 years. You can always count on your New York Times daily or Sunday paper to be available, as we are the go-to spot to reserve the paper. Chapter One specializes in books of all types, whether you are looking for local Idaho/Sun Valley authors, Hemingway classics, rare or out of print books, or just a good read. Loyal customers from all over the world return year after year to be greeted by an enthusiastic staff that strives to go the extra mile.

The Barn Owl Books & Gifts

We are McCall’s new bookstore – in Alpine Village! Our mission is to provide you with a wide selection of current, classic, and curious books, as well as unique gifts.

Green Avenue Books & Publishing is a small locally owned New and Used bookstore. Additional services include publication and reading aids for every type of reader. Come visit our welcoming atmosphere, have a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy a conversation about our favorite subject, books!

BookPeople of Moscow

BookPeople of Moscow was founded in downtown Moscow in 1973 and has been the Palouse’s favorite independent and locally-owned bookstore ever since.

  • Foxtail Books
  • 290 N Main St
  • City: Mountain Home
  • Phone: (208) 971-9479
  • Type: New books
  • Specialty: General Interest
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Hares & Hatters Bookshop

Hares & Hatters is a locally owned independent bookstore in Pocatello, Idaho offering new books, games, stationary, and more. We offer a large selection of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books to help you find your next great read. See our website for a list of author and other bookish events.

The perfect blend of literature and culinary experiences, Kindred & Co. in Post Falls, ID is far more than your favorite coffee shop or hometown bookstore.

Located in the heart of downtown Sandpoint, Vanderford’s has been proudly serving the community for over 35 years. We are a general bookstore, specializing in children’s, field guides, and regional titles. We carry a full line of office products, art supplies, maps, globes, and greeting cards.

  • Literary Paws
  • 322 State St
  • City: Weiser
  • Phone: (208) 414-2665
  • Type: Used books
  • Specialty: General Interest
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