Destination Madison
6 Independent Bookstores to Visit in Madison, WI
1301 Regent St
Madison, WI
Monday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Destination Madison
📍 Mystery to Me
1863 Monroe St
Madison, WI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mystery to Me is an indie bookstore selling new releases, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children's, and of course, a distinguished selection of mystery books. They also offer a selection of puzzles and bookish items that make perfect gifts. Check out their calendar for their lineup of author events!
Destination Madison
📍Leopold's Book Bar Caffè
1301 Regent St
Madison, WI
Monday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Leopold's Books Bar Caffè is your night owl friendly neighborhood bookstore, bar, and coffee shop. Featuring espresso, craft cocktails, wine, beer and a superbly curated bookstore organized by country of origin, Leopold's has weekly events including free live music, wine tastings, and book events.
Destination Madison
📍Lake City Books
107 N Hamilton St
Madison, WI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lake City Books is an indie bookstore selling new and used books, book-related gifts, and a big kids section. Find a gift for any book lover in your life. Located just off the Capitol Square, stop by after visiting the Madison Children's Museum, the Dane County Farmer's Market, or any trip downtown!
Destination Madison
📍 A Room of One's Own
2717 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI
Monday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
A Room of One's Own is your local, independent, feminist bookstore: Room offers a wide selection of current and classic fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, local interest titles, gifts, toys, and greeting cards. We also have strong children's and young adult, women's studies, and LGBTQ fiction and nonfiction sections.
Destination Madison
📍 Kismet Books
101 N Main St
Verona, WI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kismet Books is an indie bookstore located inside a former historic home in Verona, WI
Destination Madison
📍 The Book Deal
3822 Mineral Point Rd
Madison, WI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
An independent used bookstore with big ambition committed to fostering literacy through affordable and free access to books.