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15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
+1 319-337-2681

The best book store in the world. Great author talks, fantastic children's section. Honestly, it has everything you could want in a book store

This bookstore is NOT one which I would recommend. It is NOT anything special, it's just average. It does NOT have the feel and atmosphere of a bookstore that knows books. Readings by authors and such, yes, but as to offering the "bookstore" experience ... NO !!! Haunted Bookshop is far and away much better .... The only reason this bookstore continues to "exist" is because of all the "extras" it has .... people who know and appreciate books would NOT find anything here of value. They have gone far from their roots .... too commercialized may be the word. Or, just plain bad would be another. Truly a very disappointing experience for anyone who knows what REAL books and bookstores ARE.

I don't know how anyone could do anything but rave about this place. Iowa City wouldn't be what it is without it. Highlights for me have always been the friendly, familiar staff, the iced green tea, and the author reading events.

Considered the best independent bookstore in the nation and I promise you they live up to that standard. They're a welcoming business and they support the local community. Thank you Prairie Lights.

We were here for the first time on 12/7 for a book reading, signing and Q&A. The authors and the book store staff were great but the guy working in the cafe was rude, banging things around. We might return for books but will avoid the cafe.

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Prairie Lights Books Cafe — Book Store in Iowa City

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Prairie Lights Books Cafe

Book Store at 15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA. Here you will find detailed information about Prairie Lights Books Cafe: address, phone, fax, opening hours, customer reviews, photos, directions and more.

Opening hours

  • Monday
    10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Rating

4
/
5
Based on 5 reviews

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State:
Iowa
Address:
15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA.
City:
Iowa City
Postcode:
52240

About Prairie Lights Books Cafe

Prairie Lights Books Cafe is a US Book Store based in Iowa City, Iowa. Prairie Lights Books Cafe is located at 15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA.


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ALL reviews about Prairie Lights Books Cafe

  • Ava
    Added 2016.01.26
    The best book store in the world. Great author talks, fantastic children's section. Honestly, it has everything you could want in a book store
  • Noah
    Added 2015.07.07
    This bookstore is NOT one which I would recommend. It is NOT anything special, it's just average. It does NOT have the feel and atmosphere of a bookstore that knows books. Readings by authors and such, yes, but as to offering the "bookstore" experience ... NO !!! Haunted Bookshop is far and away much better .... The only reason this bookstore continues to "exist" is because of all the "extras" it has .... people who know and appreciate books would NOT find anything here of value. They have gone far from their roots .... too commercialized may be the word. Or, just plain bad would be another. Truly a very disappointing experience for anyone who knows what REAL books and bookstores ARE.
  • Wyatt
    Added 2015.02.05
    I don't know how anyone could do anything but rave about this place. Iowa City wouldn't be what it is without it. Highlights for me have always been the friendly, familiar staff, the iced green tea, and the author reading events.
  • Antonio
    Added 2013.07.03
    Considered the best independent bookstore in the nation and I promise you they live up to that standard. They're a welcoming business and they support the local community. Thank you Prairie Lights.
  • Sean
    Added 2013.06.24
    We were here for the first time on 12/7 for a book reading, signing and Q&A. The authors and the book store staff were great but the guy working in the cafe was rude, banging things around. We might return for books but will avoid the cafe.
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