Prairie Lights Books

319-337-2681
15 S Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Customer Reviews (9 reviews)

E D.

on Judys Book Mar 22, 2006
I like Prairie Lights since it is one of the best non-chain bookstores around. Great selection of books and like a real bookstore, crammed all the way up to the ceiling. The staff is great, willing to order any book you... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 21, 2005
This is a locally owned bookstore with the ambience of the classical small, bookstores that seems to be a thing of the past. In comparison ... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 05, 2005
This is the place I go for books when I'm in town. It's a cool little shop, with both national best-sellers and lesser-known independents. ... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 22, 2005
Prarie Lights is the best place in Iowa City to go if you want to buy a good book and enjoy some culture. They have a very friendly staff, a... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 04, 2005
Recently my eldest son won a gift certificate from his summer reading program from Prarie Lights. Deciding he had better use the GCbefore i... (more)

XXX X.

on Judys Book Aug 14, 2005
I should be honest and upfront here. I don't like going downtown unless I absolutely have to. It can be a real exercise in patience to shop downtown but I DO make the trip when I am looking for a certain book or when I need... (more)

XXX X.

on Judys Book Aug 14, 2005
Conveniently located on 15 South Dubuque Street, this is another store that is an easy walk from campus. In fact, I would suggest to all who are interested in this bookstore that they do walk, parking can be a bear at the... (more)

Dana H.

on Judys Book Aug 13, 2005
This is a simply amazing place to be if you love books. They have everything from non-fiction to romance, poetry to children's books. There are regular readings by prominent authors that provide an opportunity for... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 26, 2005
Excellent selection in stock and staff is willing to special anything in print. Authors reading at Live From Prairie Lights often leave a p... (more)

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