Afterwords Books

Afterwords Books Celebrating 17 years as Edwardsville's favorite independent bookstore! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Afterwords Books is family owned and celebrating 13 years as Edwardsville's favorite independent bookstore! We offer our customers both new and used books, children’s story times, educational toys, unique gifts crafted by local artisans, and impeccable customer service, all in a relaxing, inviting environment. We offer a wide selection of books including popular fiction titles, science, history, a

rt/music, biographies, cookbooks, home/gardening, classics/literature/poetry, graphic novels, and children’s and YA titles for you to browse.

A couple days late, because we have been BUSY refreshing the shop after our big birthday bash, but happy June!! Happy Pr...
06/03/2026

A couple days late, because we have been BUSY refreshing the shop after our big birthday bash, but happy June!! Happy Pride!!!!

Stop in this week to check out what’s new on the shelves, we’re open Wednesday-Friday, 10-5 & Saturdays, 10-3 ❤️📚

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05/31/2026

Thanks so much to all who stopped by yesterday to celebrate 17 years of Afterwords! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet some new friends as well 😊
Feeling so grateful for our little bookstore community ❤️
Congratulations to the winners of our gift card giveaway, stop by the shop anytime during business hours to pick up your $17 gift cards 🎉📚

It’s a great day to visit your little local indie bookstore! We’re celebrating 17 years (!!!!) with freebies, buy one ge...
05/30/2026

It’s a great day to visit your little local indie bookstore!

We’re celebrating 17 years (!!!!) with freebies, buy one get one FREE paperbacks, $17 hardcovers and the chance to win one of four $17 bookstore gift cards 🎉🎉🎉

A peek at this week’s at your little local indie bookstore! Open 10-5pm today, stop in to find your next great read 📖✨...
05/29/2026

A peek at this week’s at your little local indie bookstore!

Open 10-5pm today, stop in to find your next great read 📖✨

05/28/2026

It’s our birthday & you’re invited!

We’re celebrating YOU for making Afterwords Books Edwardsville’s favorite indie bookstore with $17 hardcovers, buy one get one FREE paperbacks, giveaways and the chance to win one of four $17 bookstore gift cards 🎉🎈📚

We hope you’ll join us this Saturday, May 30th from 10-3pm!

It’s starting to feel like ☀️Summer☀️ Help keep kiddos excited about reading over break with great titles from your litt...
05/28/2026

It’s starting to feel like ☀️Summer☀️

Help keep kiddos excited about reading over break with great titles from your little local indie bookstore!
From picture books to graphic novels and YA reads, we’ve got something for every reader ❤️📚

05/27/2026

What’s better than getting a new book from the bookstore? Getting 5+ for just $35!

We have some excellent book bundles available right now, DM to claim 📚❤️

New reads, enamel pins, hundreds of 50% off titles and gently-loved children’s books for $5 or less, plus fully stocked ...
05/27/2026

New reads, enamel pins, hundreds of 50% off titles and gently-loved children’s books for $5 or less, plus fully stocked $1 books on the front porch?
No, you are not dreaming, all of those things and more are waiting for you at your little local indie bookstore!
Stop in and see us this week:
WED-FRI, 10-5pm
SAT, 10-3pm

Can’t make it to browse in person? Shop online at www.afterwordsbooks.com!

Happy Saturday!Once you’ve had your fill of thrills (and funnel cakes) at Bonifest down the street, why not pop in to yo...
05/23/2026

Happy Saturday!
Once you’ve had your fill of thrills (and funnel cakes) at Bonifest down the street, why not pop in to your little local indie bookstore?

Open 10-3pm with great reads for all ages, charming gifts & cozy vibes 📖💕

Address

441 E Vandalia Street
Edwardsville, IL
62025

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16186550355

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