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Bookstores in Northern Idaho
Northern Idaho Cities
Sandpoint
Vanderford’s Books on 2nd Ave.
Address
321 N 2nd Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone
208-263-2417
Author Event Info
Very supportive of local authors. Hosts occasional book signings in the store.
Coeur d’Alene
The Well-Read Moose
Address
2048 N Main St.
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Phone
208-215-2265
Website
www.wellreadmoose.com
Author Event Info
Offers consignment for local authors with books published within the last twelve months. Hosts readings with time for questions and book signings afterward.
Hayden
It’s A Love Story Books & Cafe
Address
8927 Hess St. STE A
Hayden, ID 83835
Phone
208-772-5053
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Wallace
Todd’s Bookstore & Coffee
Address
600 Cedar St.
Wallace, ID 83873
Phone
208-556-5648
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Bookstores in Central Idaho
Central Idaho
Cities
Ketchum
Chapter One Bookstore
Address
340 Second St.
Ketchum, ID 83340
Phone
208-726-5425
Author Event Info
Has hosted events in the past, but not for many years.
Hailey
Iconoclast Books & Gifts
Address
15 E Bullion St.
Hailey, ID 83333
Phone
208-726-1564
Author Event Info
Has hosted book signings, readings, author talks, and book clubs in the past, but not for a few years.
Bookstores in Western Idaho
Western Idaho
Cities
McCall
The Barn Owl Books & Gifts
Address
616 N 3rd St. #110
McCall, ID 83638
Phone
208-634-4440
Website
www.thebarnowlmccall.com
Author Event Info
Community-oriented bookstore that also sells games, puzzles, art supplies, and more. Hosts very frequent book signings and readings for local authors.
Caldwell
Shared Stories
Address
106 S Kimball Ave.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone
208-871-6459
Website
www.sharedstoriesbooks.com
Author Event Info
Brand new bookstore opened in 2024! Open to hosting events in the future.
Boise
The Lit Room
Address
215 E 34th St.
Boise, ID 83714
Phone
Not listed
Author Event Info
Hosts a ‘First Friday’ reading series and a free ‘Night Market’ on Tuesdays throughout the summer featuring local vendors, authors, and artists.
Rediscovered Books
Address
180 N 8th St.
Boise, ID 83702
Phone
208-376-4229
Website
www.rdbooks.org
Author Event Info
Hosts events for authors whose books they carry in the store. Small press and self-published authors must pass strict requirements to have their books carried on consignment, and this is only available to local authors who live within 100 miles of the store.
Kuna
Kuna’s Book Habit
Address
102 E 2nd St.
Kuna, ID 83634
Phone
Not listed
Author Event Info
This used and new bookshop hosts story times, craft workshops, and occasional book signings with local authors.
Bookstores in Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho
Cities
Pocatello
Walrus & Carpenter Books
Address
251 N Main St.
Pocatello, ID 83204
Phone
208-233-0821
Author Event Info
This dog-friendly store hosts music events, art walks, and occasional book signings.
Hares & Hatters Bookshop
Address
200 S Main St. Suite G
Pocatello, ID 83204
Phone
Not listed
Author Event Info
This brand new bookstore just opened in 2024! Could be worth reaching out to them to see if they plan on hosting events.
Idaho Falls
Winnie & Mo’s Bookshop
Address
343 A St.
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone
208-881-0326
Website
www.winnieandmos.com
Author Event Info
Sells books, coffee, tea, and stationery. Hosts lots of community events, including writing workshops, open mic nights, story times, author meet-and-greets, writing contests, and more.
Bookstores in Southern Idaho
Southern Idaho
Cities
Mountain Home
Foxtail Books
Address
290 N Main St.
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Phone
208-971-9479
Website
www.foxtailbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Kimberly
Hidden Pages
Address
129.5 Main St.
Kimberly, ID 83341
Phone
208-595-4558
Author Event Info
This newer bookstore has hosted a few author events so far with plans to host more in the future.
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