List of Independent
Bookstores in Idaho

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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.
Suite 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.
Nampa
Canary Books

Address
1403 3rd St S.
Nampa, ID 83651

Phone
208-936-4522

Website
www.canarybooksnampa.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
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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