This is a list of independent bookstores in Wisconsin that we've visited and posted about on social media so far!
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A very cute store in downtown Milwaukee that sells used books💛
Downtown Books Bought & Sold
Such fun vibes with delicious coffee, an area to reserve for small group events, and a selection of new books🤎
Leopold's Books Bar Caffè
An adorable mother-daughter owned bookstore with bookish goodies and new books for sale🩵
Ink & Ivy Book Boutique
The store has such a fun aesthetic and a huge selection of used books🧡
The Book Store
This store has the absolute best bookstore smell and a wonderful collection of mostly used, but also some new books🤎
The Village Booksmith
The staff here was one of the most helpful people I've ever met and they have a great selection of used books❤️
Main Street Books
If I could sit here with a coffee and a book every single day, I would. I didn't try the café part, but it looked amazing, and the new book selection had a lot of variety🤍
Arcadia Books
This store was gigantic and had such a welcoming and inclusive vibe. Any new book you could think of is probably here❤️
A Room of One’s Own
This store was super cozy and had a lot of unique used books🩵
Madison Paperbacks
Don't be fooled, this store has lots more than just mystery books. It offers a variety of different genres of new books and personal recommendation cards from the staff💛
Mystery to Me
This store has a ginormous selection of new books and the sticker section genuinely had Lilly and I giggling for like 15 minutes💛
Books & Company
This store was so funky and unique, with a small selection of new books among other trinkets that would be perfect for gifts💛
Martha Merrell's Books
One of my favorite places to shop in the Milwaukee area. The owners are the kindest people ever and they have a good selection of used books💙
Story Keepers Books | West Allis WI
BOOKSTORE CATS!!! Need I say more? They also have a good selection of used books which we appreciated.
Voyageur Book Shop
A cutie store that sells new books along with local art and other bookish goodies🧡
Lion's Tooth
TOP TIER BOOKSTORE! Both new and used books, fun book events, and amazing staff🩶
Epilogue Books
GRAND OPENING Feb. 7th!! I love the vibe of this store, with its color scheme, collection of new books centered around romance and fantasy, and the floral studio attached💚
The Flora Shelves | Appleton WI
An adorable store with mostly new books in a variety of different titles💜
Rosalee Book Boutique
An amazing store in Milwaukee with new romance books of all kinds! They also host so many fun events in the area.
