Read Your Way Across Nebraska
Metro
The metro area has bookstores to fulfill every traveler’s desire! If you’re looking for new books and gifts for all, check out The Next Chapter or The Bookworm. Give a second life to a book with a visit to The Book Nook in Papillion with its wide array of used books. For those who love fantasy, sci-fi or adult fiction reads The Pen & Dagger in La Vista is the stop for you. Visit the Aframerican Bookstore in Omaha to discover literature about issues, history and religion. Support women-owned businesses by checking out Pop Fiction in Little Bohemia that feature stories that reflect the diversity of their community.
Southeast
Southeast Nebraska is full of unique bookshops that will be sure to inspire your next read! Pop in to Elleinad Books in Lincoln to find a great selection of children’s books for all the littles in your life. Book connoisseurs will love a trip to Bluestem Books or A Novel Idea Bookstore as they have highly curated used and rare book collections. Fans of trendy reads will appreciate Sower Books and Francie & Finch Bookshop with their selection of bestsellers. Take a break and enjoy a book at The Cenacle in Auburn which features a cafe in the bookstore. Prepare to go treasure hunting at Susan’s Books & Gifts in Aurora with a large collection of used books for a deal. A perfect place to find your next bingeworthy book or gift is Chapters Books & Gifts in Seward with a wide array of interests for all.
Western
Venture out to northwest and southwest Nebraska to enjoy a book in the outdoors and these bookstores will help you find the perfect accompaniment for your travels! A to Z Bargain Books in North Platte has a vast assortment of new and used books at a reasonable price. For those interested in shopping online or enjoying a bookstore all by yourself, Light the Fire Books in Chadron is the stop for you with in person shopping by appointment only. Fans of old-school bookstores will love Hoke’s Bookstore in Ogallala. This shop has new, used and all sorts of offerings to spend hours browsing. Dive into The Bard’s Den – Books and Beyond in Scottsbluff to find your next hidden gem book from the huge array in the used bookstore.
Northeast & Sandhills
There’s no better place in Nebraska to enjoy wide open spaces with a book than the northeast and sandhills, and if you need a new read to enjoy check out these locally owned locations! Located in historic downtown, Terrace Books in Columbus offers new, used and literary gifts for visitors to enjoy. The Cottage in Columbus as well features a floor of antiques to shop before hitting the bookstore below. Delve into your next favorite read at The Plains Trading Company in Valentine with their large array of bestsellers.
South Central
The south central region of Nebraska has a rich literary history to enjoy with many local bookstores! Learn more about one of Nebraska’s own authors with a visit to the Willa Cather Foundation Bookstore in Red Cloud and pick up a Cather classic while visiting. Immerse yourself in collections of pre-loved books with a visit to The Tattered Book in Grand Island and Mystic Books in Lexington. Discover your one stop shop for new books and music accessories at Bryant Books and Music in Hastings or try an art class in addition to shopping for books, both new and used at The Heart’s Desire in Hastings. The Sequel Bookshop in Kearney and Rooted Books and Gifts in Grand Island both offer wide arrays of bestsellers and gifts for all to enjoy.