The Haunted Bookshop 
   

The logo of one of our neighbours.
Iowa City Bookshop Neighbours
Downtown Iowa City in summer.
Other favourite spots in
Iowa City
Downtown Iowa City in spring.
Events in the Iowa City area

Our Bookshop Neighbours
Murphy-Brookfield Books
219 N Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 338-3077
Specialising in scholarly used books in the Liberal Arts
The owners and staff of Murphy Brookfield are knowledgeable and resourceful (not to mention good and trusted friends), and we think their collection is truly outstanding.

Northside Book Market
203 N Linn St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 466-9330
Used * Rare * Out of Print * Nonexistent

Real Compact Discs and Records
to the right when you enter through Northside's corner door

 

The fun-loving crew at Northside have invited a music shop of legendary taste to share their space. We enjoy their company, and we like their giant selection and comfy chairs. They have a chess table, too.
The Book Shop
608 S Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 400-3202
Buy * Sell * Trade * Adopt * Search For * Find * New and Used Books
Our good friend Will Ingles has oodles of books in almost every subject area imaginable. We're especially fond of his science fiction section, his cats and his sense of humour.
Prairie Lights
15 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 337-2681
New Books * Events
The premiere store for new books in Iowa City, Prairie Lights is perhaps best known for its reading series, events from which are often aired on KSUI radio.

Other recommended Iowa City businesses
The Fun Zone
109 S Linn St
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-0725
Toys * Puppets * Weird and Entertaining Stuff
Toys that are sure to please kids of all ages and senses of humour - and the owner is a wonderfully kind and funny person, always ready to demonstrate his latest gizmo.
Gypsy Magic
Old Capitol Town Center
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 337-2388
Gifts * Jewelry * Clothing
Items comic, beautiful, hard-to-find, unique, and intelligent, in a store owned and operated by sweet and socially conscientious people.
Clothworks
2127 Muscatine Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 341-3612
Fabric * Tailoring * Handmade Cloth Goods
The owner has a truly remarkable gift for design. Even if she weren't a dear friend, we'd still brag about the work she did on Nialle's whimsical wedding dress.
The Golden Haug
517 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 354-4284
Bed and Breakfast
Enjoy outstanding hospitality within walking distance of nearly all these places. (Recently featured in Rachel Ray Magazine!)

The Red Avocado
521 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-6088
World-class cuisine * Made with local produce

Just across the street, you'll find a place with wonderful atmosphere and amazing dishes. Every rave review you've heard is true.
Cat Clinic of Iowa City
Dr. Brian Hayes (Fellow, Academy of Feline Medicine)
1705 1st Avenue Mini Mall
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-2252
Dr. Hayes saved Logan's life, working hard and with obvious expertise to help him recover. We can't recommend him highly enough. - And Nierme prefers him for his ear thermometer.

Events in the Iowa City area
CSPS
1103 Third Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 364-1580
Check the list of performers who have appeared at CSPS in the last 15 years - then imagine a beautifully restored space in Cedar Rapids' Czech Village - next imagine a warm Iowa welcome - and you'll understand why we are so proud to sell tickets to CSPS events here at the shop.
The University of Iowa This link will take you to the master calendar of events at the University.
Dreamwell Theatre
A local, non-profit, volunteer theatre company.
The Englert
221 East Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-2653
The recently restored Englert Theater is one of Iowa City's edgiest and most popular performance places.