Shady Character Books

Jillian Evans

2024-03

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 :)

Taylor Anderson

2023-05

We visited from out of town and this was my favorite place we went to while in Iowa! The store was cozy and well organized. It was eclectic and had a wide variety of books. The gentleman working (I made the assumption that he was an owner, but I could be wrong) was very kind and helpful and had a vast knowledge of their books and where they were located. The place felt homey and comfortable. We weren’t there long, but I could spend all day there given the chance! They also had a shop dog who was so precious so that was a highlight outside the books!

Q U I N N

2022-05

A really lovely little store with great and well-organized selection of books (including a whole "cozy mystery" shelf). The owners are kind and welcoming folks who will help you find what you're looking for! Plus, there was a real cute sleeping dog there! :)

Rachel Kleven

2023-05

Absolutely adore this place. Wonderful selection of books and always manage to have great conversations with the owners. I could not speak higher of them!

Jason Shrizzno

2023-05

Love this place. They sell books, they buy book. They have old books, new books, they'll order books. Support your local book shop and also feel good about yourself!

Carol Westercamp

2021-05

Great variety of books,still in getting store arranged. I'm sure will be nice when. Can't wait for 📖 clubs to start or suggestions for zoom type clubs

April Gatefold

2023-05

Large selection of books, an adorable dog to pet, the staff was extremely friendly & helpful

cynthia locke

2022-05

Helpful and friendly. Reasonable prices and good selection of books.

Zac Lowder

2022-05

It is so saturated with hospitality & good natured employees that very much want to embrace you & welcome you to the neighborhood

Alana Bilyeu

2022-05

Very knowledgeable about what's available and completely willing to help you look for what you want, even if you're not sure what exactly you want

Jeff Van Note

2022-05

Wonderful customer service. Very friendly. Great selection

Wanda Lunn

2022-05

Wide selection of books and knowledgeable help when you need something different .

Connie Mitvalsky

2023-05

Big selection, very helpful staff.

Zach Parker

2023-11

Love this place!

Prince Gaming

2022-05

Advertised as a manga store did not have a good selection.

Linda Dietz

2022-05

No shipping. Chris was not very friendly.

Jan

2021-05

Very friendly and well organized