Are you a reader? Do you know a child who loves books? Like to support local businesses? Before you click "add to cart" consider our local bookstores. Why?
- Choosing a locally-owned business generates much more economic benefit for our community.
- Books at bookstores are chosen by people, not algorithms.
- By shopping local, you help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint.
There are two Independent Book Store events in Lincoln this week:
- Independent Bookstore Day at SowerApril 26, 2025
- Independent Bookstore Day at Francie and Finch Book ShopApril 26, 2025
And don't forget about Lincoln and Seward's Bookstore Crawl!
Pick up your card at any location and mark them off as you go. Each store has a different deal! April 27th is the last day to turn in your completed card.
See below for participating stores:
- Chapters Books & Gifts
- A Novel Idea Bookstore
- Francie & Finch Bookshop
- Badgers Bookshop
- Elleinad Books
- Sower Books
Elleinad Books is a cozy children's bookstore that opened in early September 2022 to rave reviews! It is a place for both children and parents to enjoy the adventures found between the covers of books.
Francie & Finch has great customer service. Last yeaw, I emailed asking for two books for my daughters, they ordered them and wrapped them for me! All I had to do was pick them up. The cost difference between Amazon and Francie & Finch? A little over $1. Will Amazon miss the money from my purchase? No. But these purchases can mean the world to a small business.
A Novel Idea is an absolutely great pre-owned bookstore. They also have felines who hang out in the shop and store window and they are worth stopping to see!
Bluestem Books is a used & out of print bookshop with a huge selection and knowledgable staff. If you're a history buff, you'll love this store. There is a sweet little pooch who helps to manage the store as well, named Maribel.
Sowers Books-an inclusive bookstore for all ages and all interests in Lincoln, NE! They accept donations of all pre-loved books (no matter the condition; no matter the genre) -- as a book collector, the owner how hard it can be to let go of one's books.
Comic Book Stores
Trade-A-Tape Comic Center was established in 1975 and is a great resource for comics with over 200,000 back issues in-stock.
Rainbow Comics, Cards and Collectibles-doesn't just sell comics they also carry sports cards, games, Magic the Gathering and more!
