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The Haunted Bookshop

Serving Iowa City and community since 1978.

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  • Location marker The Haunted Bookshop
    520 E Washington St Iowa City IA 52240
    Tel: (319) 337-2996

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The Haunted Bookshop carries over 25,000 used, rare, out of print and antiquarian titles in over 50 different subject areas, specializing in poetry, literature, first and signed editions, and Iowa-related books, with wide selections of history, philosophy, plays, children's and young-adult, literary nonfiction, and more. We are located in the downtown district in an historic home, its many rooms lined with shelves and comfortable chairs, its walls offering textiles and art by local artists. Our friendly and quirky staff delight in helping visitors to find old book-friends and new, and we pride ourselves on resourcefulness and individual attention to our guests. We are fond of avid readers, browsers, families, students, literary reviewers, artists, writers, and other good company; we welcome book groups and community organisations; and we delightedly encourage storytelling, reading aloud, book recommendation, puppet shows (use ours or bring your own), and spontaneous performances by visiting piano players.


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By: steerpike
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I have spent many hours in used bookstores. This one is the best one I have ever found. It is kid-friendly and eclectically amazing.

By: Cawilcox
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The Haunted Bookshop feels like home for members of the U of I student body, Iowa City natives, and out of towners alike!

By: hlammer
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Awesome bookstore with friendly workers that aren't aggressive. They have a wide selection of literature and are really organized. I always find what I'm looking for and more!

By: austin
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The Haunted Bookshop has made an astounding turnaround since its purchase by owner Nialle Sylvan. I am consistently amazed by the quality and breadth of the material as well as the knowledge and personality of its owner. Whenever I need a book, my first destination is here.

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Nialle, the owner of the shop, is always very helpful about finding books, even if they aren't in the store. The atmosphere of the shop is very relaxed and delightful, and the most interesting people are always dropping by. A very awesome place!

By: ogeretla
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Hands down the best shop in town, and decidedly with the best character. The owner is very helpful, very skilled at giving spot-on recommendations, as well as funny, smart and virtually omniscient, the stock is fantastic (especially in literary and genre fiction, philosophy, foreign languages, and poetry), and the cats are eminently lovable. Anyone with taste and humor will be delighted.

By: VS777
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This shop is amazing, especially Tuesday nights for Game Night. Great selection with even better staff!

By: lovedogs
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Just a fun place to visit with a wide variety of books! An Iowa City must see!

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