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Walrus & Carpenter Books

Walrus & Carpenter Books

3.9(26 reviews)
48.8 mi
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Walrus & Carpenter Books feels like stepping into another world. The shop has this wonderfully…read morehistoric, slightly chaotic charm where books are tucked into every corner and stacked on nearly every shelf. It's the kind of place you could easily get lost in for hours. What makes it especially interesting are the unique and obscure sections. You'll find everything from Japanese writing and culture to American war documents, along with fascinating historical materials. There were even vintage Pocatello postcards and books featuring famous photographers like Edward Weston. They also host open mic nights, which feels so friendly and community oriented. Honestly we didn't even see a single employee while we were there, but we had a lovely time wandering wherever we wanted and exploring the space. Cozy, a little wild, and completely packed with things to discover. A dream spot for curious readers. Great finds and used books are priced well.

I'm obsessed with this book store!! My sister moved to Poky about a year ago and every time I visit…read moreI make it a point to come in here. This is a used and rare book store. Has been owned and ran by the same guy who will probably be in there About the selection: if you get really turned off by chaos this might not be the place for you! It can be a little overwhelming but to me it makes it all the more fun to look around. I found this incredible Capote hardback biography as well as two Eudora Welty special edition books! Those are just the ones I bought. I was browsing for about 40 minutes and then worked up the courage to bug the owner and it was worth it Will Peterson was born and raised in Idaho and actually has two books out and working on a third! He commented on my book buys (the capote biography, two Welty novels, and an Agatha Christie) and the conversation went to Mississippi gothic writing, scotch vs whiskey, and yes I told him he had some harsh yelp reviews! And I gotta say all of these reviews that are mean I don't understand if you want an experience and truly love books, you will have a fantastic time here. 5 books for 35$ and they will stay in my collection forever

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Walrus & Carpenter Books - American war in color and many other historic books

American war in color and many other historic books

Walrus & Carpenter Books - Warriors Series!!

Warriors Series!!

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