When you’re looking for a new book to head, head to the best place in Iowa for bookworms and explore The Haunted Bookshop in Iowa City! There’s nothing quite as fun as searching through thousands of books hoping to find one that catches your eye and captures your imagination.

Iowa City is one of the world’s only UNESCO Literature Cities, and it’s no surprise you’ll find the coziest bookshop in Iowa right here.

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The Haunted Bookshop has been a local favorite for more than 40 years. Generations of Iowans have found their next read right here.

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Grab a stack of books from the more than 50,000 titles in stock and thumb through them to see what you’ll be reading next.

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Feel free to curl up on one of their cozy chairs and spend time discovering all of the many worlds hidden within the pages.

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You’ll find more than just books here, though. The Haunted Bookshop is home to thousands of games, puzzles, gifts, and toys. There’s something for everyone here.

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The best part of a visit to the Haunted Bookshop isn’t found on paper, though. The Shop’s two cats, Nierme and Logan, are the best company you could possibly ask for.

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Next time the weather looks gloom and you want to curl up with a new read, head to the best bookshop in Iowa and you’ll find paradise.

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By the way – it’s not really haunted. The store is named after “The Haunted Bookshop” by Christopher Morley.

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Address: 219 N Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA, 52245

To learn more about Iowa City’s passion for literature, read about how You’ll Fall In Love With This Quiet Iowa Town That Has More Books Than People.

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