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Discover 9 independent bookstores across 6 cities in Idaho. From beloved neighborhood shops to iconic literary landmarks, find your next favorite place to browse and discover new books.
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Boise's community-focused independent bookstore in downtown's vibrant 8th Street district.
Sun Valley's literary destination, serving the mountain community since 1987.
A spacious, welcoming bookstore in the heart of North Idaho's lake country, known for its warm atmosphere and deep ties to the outdoor recreation community. The store features panoramic views of Tubbs Hill from its reading loft and an outstanding selection of Pacific Northwest nature writing. A gathering place for the region's growing literary community.
Boise's flagship independent bookstore, occupying a bright, airy space in the heart of downtown. Renowned for its fiercely independent curation and deep commitment to Idaho's literary community. The store has played a central role in Boise's emergence as an unexpected literary hub in the Mountain West.
A mountain-town bookstore in the heart of Sun Valley's Ketchum village, serving the ski community with literary fiction, mountain culture, and a Hemingway collection that honors the writer who made this valley his final home. The store's wood-paneled interior evokes a mountain lodge library.
A vital independent bookstore in the college town of Moscow, Idaho, serving the University of Idaho community and the Palouse region with progressive politics, environmental writing, and a welcoming spirit that makes it a hub for the area's literary life.
A community bookstore on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, one of Idaho's most picturesque mountain towns. Known for its lake and mountain recreation guides, Pacific Northwest nature writing, and warm service that reflects small-town Idaho hospitality.
A nonprofit bookstore connected to Hailey's Community Library, serving the Wood River Valley with a curated selection that supports library programs. Known for its excellent Western literature collection and its role as a cultural hub for the working community that keeps Sun Valley running.
A mountain-town bookstore in the heart of Ketchum, nestled in the shadow of Baldy and the Sawtooth Range. Known for its superb fly-fishing library, Hemingway collection, and mountain culture titles. The store captures the literary spirit of Idaho's Wood River Valley.
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