This little shop is FULL of wonderful treasures! Books, boutique clothing, gifts, Merle Norman…read morecosmetics, baby/children items, bags, specialty foods/drinks, jewelry...a wonderful spot to check out! The gals are so friendly and the service is personal - local business friendly. :). I'd say this shop is priced more affordably than most boutique type stores. Especially when you sign up for their flyer and get regular coupons in the mail. Everyone in Altoona should know about this shop!

Hidden Treasures is one of my favorite places to shop. I always find the most unique gifts, first…read morecommunion, birthdays, graduations, holidays, retirement, a loss. I always walk the store, then walk it again. The second time I spot so many hidden treasures I missed the first time. Twilas gifts seem to be the perfect item to express what I feel in my heart. Even better is the sincerity, the interest in my search for a memorable gift. No matter who is on duty, the dedication is always top notch. I am never disappointed in the service or quality of the treasure I take home. Sometimes I even pick something for me.

Friendly staff and an amazing selection of books in such a small space. Excited for their expansion…read moreinto the space next door!

Beautiful well stocked neighborhood book store! Great selection. Attended an author visit that was…read morefun too!

Selection? Unmatched! Quite literally walls of books! Just when you think you've browsed every…read moreisle, there are little hidden rooms with more books. They've got every genre & even an entire section for the little's. The little lounge area and table with chairs is quaint. Finding this place was worth it & we will be back! They'll even take your used books for credit. Everyone who worked there was very helpful!

It was nice to find a terrific Ankeny bookstore on a recent weekend. Walls of Books combines book…read moreknowledge, comfort, selection, solid pricing, and atmosphere in its venue. Plus, they have Isa (pronounced "E-sah"), the German Shepherd, one of the sweetest and friendliest dogs of all time who wanders the front of the store, greeting customers! I appreciated their selection of new and used book options, and I enjoyed interacting with kind and helpful staffers. I also loved their layout. I plan on returning frequently and will enjoy hanging with Isa!

The worker was very nice and the cats were super adorable! Great selection of both used and new…read morebooks. They also offer more than just books. Puzzles, socks, and toys as well!

Excellent used & new bookstore, can browse for hours and always find stuff I want and stuff I did…read morenot know I did. Two gorgeous white shop kitties too. We drive over from Des Moines just for this bookstore.

This has to be one of the worst "Used" book stores that I've ever walked into. "Half Price Books"…read morehas always been highly thought of by members of my family. I've always been told it's the place to shop for used copies of books at good prices. So I thought I've swing by today and give them a once over. I honestly couldn't be more disappointed by what I saw and what I was told by a staff member. (Here's just one example) They were selling a used Hardback copy of a Warhammer 40K novel (Belisarius Cawl) for over twice the retail price of when it was released. They wanted $55 for a used copy that retailed for $27 when it was released in 2024. (major red flag) I asked an employee if he could show me where they keep their Warhammer 40K paperback novels as I've had a few on my want list for awhile now. He showed me a very small collection (3-4 books) of paperback books. When I asked him why they had so few I was told they kept them in back since a lot of them sold on Ebay for between $50-$100. He then asked me if I wanted him to go look in back and see what they might have. I told him not to bother, if I wanted to pay ebay prices for a "used" copy of a book I wouldn't have come to their store. And truth be told after walking around for a bit longer I quickly realized that this place isn't anything close to a "used book store" where you're going to be able to find a fair price on a used book. This store also places giant barcode stickers directly onto the covers of nearly all their books. If this place wants to charge "Ebay" prices for all of their used books go ahead and close down your storefront and stop trying to fool the general public into thinking they might find something at a good price. They're not. After leaving the store I've concluded this place should change their name IMHO to "ripoff books" as it seems more appropriate given my experience there today.

I love bookstores, particularly used bookstores. Half price books never disappoints. There is a…read morehuge selection. It isn't the most affordable used books you can buy, but it is always fun to come and hunt for treasures. My kids all went home with new (to them) books.

Plain Talk Books & Coffee was the perfect way to start our morning in Des Moines! If you love cozy…read morecoffee shops with character, this one is definitely worth a visit! Part bookstore and part café, the space is lined with shelves of new and used books, making it easy to grab a coffee and browse for a while. We stopped in for breakfast, and honestly, the bagels and breakfast sandwiches were the highlight! Everything was fresh, the coffee was excellent, and the atmosphere made us want to stay longer but we had items on our itinerary to knock out! I'd highly recommend adding Plain Talk Books & Coffee to your Des Moines itinerary!

Such a cute spot to grab lunch or a latte! Very affordable!…read more I got the vegan BLT and it was great. I would have liked a little more mayo, but still solid 8/10. My mom got the Sparrow Panini and said it was really good, just a bit on the fatty side with the bacon. 9/10. Our lattes were amazing, honestly better than any other place around. I got the iced Gandalf and my mom had the iced Raven. Both were so good. Love the retro vibe and the little bookstore inside. They also have live music on the weekends. Highly recommend! Buy local coffee over franchise coffee.

I think in all of the IA Indie Bookshop Tour, I spent the longest time in this shop. There was so…read moremuch to look at, a cozy loft to just chill for a minute and try to narrow down my selection to 2 books - which ended up being 4... They have a wall of pre-loved books in great condition for great value and I also found a graphic novel I've only been able to find on Amazon. I am so glad I was able to find it and support an independently owned bookshop with it's purchase. I was next to tears by how many families with kids were in visiting the book shop, and carrying books the little ones picked out. Plus, the little reader nook in there is adorable. Also, something that really warmed my heart is the all gender private bathrooms (at least the one I went into) had a changing station and lots of room. Great coffee, good vibes and a great time. Can't wait to visit again!

Passing through to Des Moines, we stopped at Dog Eared Books. What a lovely shop! The exterior is…read moreso fun and welcoming and the inside is just the same. We were warmly welcomed by the staff. They have a great selection of books, including a shelf of previously loved with discounted prices. They have a great variety of merch too. Stickers, socks, t-shirts, etc. I will visit anytime I am down that way.

Every time I am in the Valley West area shopping I must stick my head in this great store to find a…read moretreasure I can't live without. I love the variety of their selections.

This is a cute little bookstore, with a coffee shop. While we meandered most of the stores, this…read morewas by far the busiest one. The staff was attentive and helpful. While there wasn't a depth of books on any particular topic, it seemed all the topics were covered here. And if you want advice, it seemed the other patrons were all friendly enough to share their favs with you. There are several small niches to sit and read, or people watch and enjoy your beverage. This store had a very welcoming and open vibe.