Recently relocated to a new location, this laidback used bookstore is the type of place where book lovers can spend hours. You can wander through the haphazardly organized shelves until something catches your eye, or you can ask the knowledgeable staff about something specific. Books of all genres in various languages are available in states of repair ranging from first editions to shoddy paperbacks.
This cozy shop is downtown Lincoln's only used book seller. Two clean and well-organized floors are filled with used books of all genres and in multiple languages. A cheerful staff can help customers find the perfect book for a very affordable price. A very nice place to spend an afternoon browsing or curled up with a good book and one of the two resident cats.
Sower Books
Nebraska's only dedicated children's bookstore
Located in the heart of downtown, this charming and independent book shop exclusively retails new books, unique publications and gifts. Founded by Leslie Huerta, the store, reflects her passion for literature. In addition to books, they also retail all kinds of literary paraphernalia and gifts, including stationery, writing paper, pens, reading glasses and coffee mugs. They also have a nice collection of art from local artists, and a fine selection of literary and art magazines. They also have poetry readings, book signings, talks and discussions on books.
Founded in 1873, Barnes & Noble is one of the largest booksellers in the United States and a Fortune 500 company. The company maintains more than 800 bookstores throughout the country. It operates an online channel that offers an option for the in-stock selection of in-print book titles. Barnes & Noble serves more than 8 million customers per year. In addition, the company attends over 4,000 customer service requests per day. It sells nearly 300 million books per year and is known to be one of the largest coffeehouses in the U.S. Barnes & Noble has publishing and distribution rights for more than 10,000 titles. In addition, the company hosts over 100,000 community events in the U.S. Maintaining a location in Lincoln, Neb., Barnes & Noble s stores also carry a collection of videos, DVDs, CDs and magazines.
