The Insomniac Bookshop

The Insomniac Bookshop Selling Used Books and Vintage Paperbacks in all genres.

A huge thank you to Avery Gregurich and all of the writers who created a tour de force reading event last evening filled...
08/13/2026

A huge thank you to Avery Gregurich and all of the writers who created a tour de force reading event last evening filled with poetry, memoir, and short stories!!

And thank you to all of the folks who came out to listen, support, and be a part of the vibe at our first literary event at Rogue Planet Music and the bookshop!

Peace & Love!! ☮️ ❤️
Stay tuned for more coming events!!

Sean Moeller
Yasmina Din Madden
Justin Carter

Nice mix of that recently came into the shop! That Killerbowl is a 1st edition trilogy are Book Clubs in VG shape! A...
08/11/2026

Nice mix of that recently came into the shop! That Killerbowl is a 1st edition trilogy are Book Clubs in VG shape! All available now on the new arrival cart!

Open Tuesday - Saturday 11-6
Online Orders Welcome! DM or Msg me!

Picked up this little gem of poetry by when I was up in Minneapolis! Flatsigned on the title page, in like new conditi...
08/11/2026

Picked up this little gem of poetry by when I was up in Minneapolis! Flatsigned on the title page, in like new condition. Always hit Magers & Quinn Booksellers booksellers in Uptown when I’m visiting the twin cities. Available now on the new arrival cart!

Don’t forget we have The Out of Towners writers reading tonight starting at 6:30pm!

We have a special reading event scheduled Tuesday, August 11th starting at 6:30pm here at the shop. The event is free an...
08/10/2026

We have a special reading event scheduled Tuesday, August 11th starting at 6:30pm here at the shop. The event is free and is being hosted by Avery Gregurich

Join us to hear four local writers share their work for our very first literary event!

We are looking forward to it!!
See you there!!

Don’t forget! Live Music tonight starting at 6pm with local band Blind Dog and followed by Chicago based Holy Joke with ...
08/08/2026

Don’t forget! Live Music tonight starting at 6pm with local band Blind Dog and followed by Chicago based Holy Joke with Alt-Country tunes!

Record and Bookshop Open!

Showcasing a nice edition of the novel Rebecca. I just sold my last hardcover copy last week and then this one pops ...
08/08/2026

Showcasing a nice edition of the novel Rebecca. I just sold my last hardcover copy last week and then this one pops in; I love when that happens. This is a 1940s copy based on my research. I grade this as a solid VG book and jacket protected in mylar. Available now on the new arrival cart!

A good friend of the shop brought in these s and early digests. Fun stuff that goes with the recent additions.Here...
08/08/2026

A good friend of the shop brought in these s and early digests. Fun stuff that goes with the recent additions.

Here all day so come on out and check the shelves and bins!

Don’t forget open tonight with live music starting at 6pm!!

Here’s a quick look at the hardcovers going out on the new arrival cart today right next to the softcovers from yester...
08/07/2026

Here’s a quick look at the hardcovers going out on the new arrival cart today right next to the softcovers from yesterday! That book is an ex-library 1st printing from 1967 and that Leek’s Book of Curses is a book club. Questions or more pics needed let me know!

Open Tuesday - Saturday 11-6pm
Online Orders Welcome! DM or Msg me!

Gettin through the collection adding these to the newbie cart! All in like new condition! Don’t be a Fradie Kat! 🐈‍⬛ 🖤...
08/06/2026

Gettin through the collection adding these to the newbie cart! All in like new condition! Don’t be a Fradie Kat! 🐈‍⬛ 🖤 Hope to get some occult hardcovers out soon!!

Open Tuesday - Saturday 11-6!
Online Orders Welcome! DM or Msg me!

Honored to have an collection come into our shop today! Stay tuned for more like these! Have any needs? We’ve got yo...
08/05/2026

Honored to have an collection come into our shop today! Stay tuned for more like these! Have any needs? We’ve got you covered!

Open Tuesday - Saturday 11-6pm
Online Orders Welcome! DM or Msg me!

Address

4211 Chamberlain Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50312

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+15153148089

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