Shady Character Books

Jillian Evans

2 years ago

This place is awesome! My mom & I both found a lot of books we had been looking for, so it was hard to pick what to take home! The selection here is way better than a lot of other used book stores. The owner was super knowledgeable and nice also. We'll definitely stop in again next time we're in town :)

Erica Horak

year ago

went here for the first time today. there are so many books of all genres and the staff was very kind and helpful. prices weren’t bad at all. definitely going to be back!

Alec Barnum

7 months ago

Amazing selection, owner clearly knows his stuff, and there's dogs. Can't speak highly enough about the place.

E L

year ago

Absolutely wonderful bookshop with a very helpful staff. The selection is quite interesting, with a very impressive romance and sci fi selection, and a more modest/smaller general fiction and non-fiction inventory. There is still plenty for all interests! The two friendly and calming dogs are worth the visit alone.

Michael Kirk

9 months ago

Great inventory and very helpful staff. I wish this store was in my town! They had a little bit of everything, but a lot of classic sci-fi and mysteries.

Kate T.

11 months ago

Favorite bookstore hands down. Great selection of hard-to-find and vintage books in addition to the more mainstream stuff. Owner is super knowledgeable and has great recommendations. Love it!

Dezi Meier

year ago

I’ve only visited once, but it felt like home. I found a book I’ve been searching for forever and I’m super excited to get it knocked off my TBR list!! They also had another series that I was able to get the entire series!! Great prices! Super friendly vibe! And I got to make two new pup friends!

Echo Amos

month ago

Love the atmosphere, perfect bookshop imo, organized and perfectly charming. Very friendly staff!

Daniel

5 months ago

I had a great time and appreciated the later hours on Wednesday. I was just passing through on business, so I’m missing out on being able to visit often. But it’s probably good for my wallet. There is a lot of great stuff here. I didn’t get to see most of it because there was such a big selection of sci-fi with a lot of unique and hard to find things. The owner is very knowledgeable and great to chat with about good books. I really appreciated the store’s selection and the atmosphere. If/when I’m back in the area, I’ll definitely be back here.

Bailey Gale

month ago

I stopped here today for the Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour. The owner and associate were so kind and helpful. Such a fun place with a good selection. I can’t wait to go back!