The Book Store in Appleton, WI

The Book Store in Appleton, WI Used and new bookstore with an in-store used book trading system that keeps our inventory changing daily. Independently owned and operated since 1977.

TOMORROW!We will have the talented Jill D. Swenson in-store for her newest book release! Jill D. Swens...
06/19/2026


TOMORROW!

We will have the talented Jill D. Swenson in-store for her newest book release!

Jill D. Swenson grew up in the Twin Cities and moved to Wisconsin in high school. She graduated from Lawrence University and earned an MA and PhD from The University of Chicago before going on to teach journalism and media studies at the University of Georgia-Athens and earn tenure at Ithaca College. For a decade she lived off the grid on a small-scale sustainable farm in upstate New York; now she lives in Appleton, Wisconsin, where she works as an editor and literary consultant, belongs to a curling club and a poetry group, and enjoys walking her dog.

Please stop in and help us make this a successful event and to help our phenomenal local author community!

Do you prefer classic noir or modern psychological mysteries? Cozy or twisty?We've got you covered with our e...
06/18/2026


Do you prefer classic noir or modern psychological mysteries? Cozy or twisty?

We've got you covered with our extensive mystery section! We get in brand new titles weekly, and our overall inventory changes daily.

Are you a mystery reader?

Libro.fm is running a super awesome kids' audiobook sale for the month of June!libro.fm/sale?bookstore=th...
06/17/2026



Libro.fm is running a super awesome kids' audiobook sale for the month of June!

libro.fm/sale?bookstore=thebookstoreappleton

Get two audiobooks for the price of one!😍 From June 12-22, members can grab two audiobooks from a selection for one ...
06/16/2026



Get two audiobooks for the price of one!😍

From June 12-22, members can grab two audiobooks from a selection for one credit. They're the audiobook company that shares profits with indie bookshops around the globe, including ours!

If you're not a member, you can start a membership today in support of our store to shop the sale. You'll also get 30% off additional purchases!

Head to the link in our bio to start shopping 🎧:
libro.fm/bogo?bookstore=thebookstoreappleton

What The Book Store staff is reading this week:Jackie: Decomposition Book by Sara Van Os (reading) The Bo...
06/12/2026


What The Book Store staff is reading this week:

Jackie: Decomposition Book by Sara Van Os (reading)
The Book of Birds: a Field Guide to Wonder and Loss by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris (listening on libro.fm)

Kalan: With A Vengeance by Riley Sager (reading)
How To Tell People to F**ck Off Politely by Alba Cardalda (listening on libro.fm)

Mirm: I Accidentally Locked Down a Witch by Jessica Cage (reading)
Ladies in Hating by Alexandra Vasti (listening on libro.fm)

Kim: It Came From the Closet -edited by Joe Vallese

What are you reading this week/this weekend? 📚

Did you know that you can order new books through us and we can usually offer a 15% off discount? Pick up in-store...
06/11/2026


Did you know that you can order new books through us and we can usually offer a 15% off discount? Pick up in-store with zero shipping costs. We can pre-order for you as well.

Have a book club? Talk to us about the extra discount we can give for bulk orders of 5 or more copies of a new book!

Stop in or give us a call: 920- 734- 8908

Looking for a way to entertain your kids in the car, at home, and also support us?Libro.fm is running a month-lo...
06/10/2026


Looking for a way to entertain your kids in the car, at home, and also support us?

Libro.fm is running a month-long sale on kids' audiobooks for the entire month of June!

libro.fm/sale?bookstore=thebookstoreappleton

Roma is still working on her TBR (To-Be-Read). If you had one book to suggest to add to her TBR pile, what would i...
06/09/2026


Roma is still working on her TBR (To-Be-Read).

If you had one book to suggest to add to her TBR pile, what would it be?

Have you picked up your Wisconsin Indie Bookshop Quest map? Have you made a stop or two yet?Good news! We have al...
06/08/2026


Have you picked up your Wisconsin Indie Bookshop Quest map? Have you made a stop or two yet?

Good news! We have all of our familiars in-store today! One of the side quests is to get a stamp if you meet a bookstore pet. One stamp per store.

Stop in and see if you can spot Fred, Yo-Yo, and Roma!

The opportunity to apply to be the next poet laureate for the city of Appleton is open!What is the poet laureate? ...
06/05/2026



The opportunity to apply to be the next poet laureate for the city of Appleton is open!

What is the poet laureate?
The poet laureate is someone from our community who champions creative and intellectual freedom, showcases the humanities on a large scale, and expresses themselves as well as the community through their writing.

Who is eligible?
The largest stipulation for applicants is that they must reside in Appleton itself.

How does one apply?
https://apl.org/poet-laureate/

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Address

801 W. College Avenue
Appleton, WI
54914

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19207348908

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