The 1988

The 1988 The 1988 is an independent bookstore offering new and used books plus gift options in the heart of downtown El Dorado.

We believe in the magic of books, live for the cozy, value our community and know a good, heartfelt gift can change someone’s day.

This Prime Day, let's switch it up and support our indie bookshop instead of those other guys!When you shop small, you n...
06/23/2026

This Prime Day, let's switch it up and support our indie bookshop instead of those other guys!

When you shop small, you not only support our team, but the wider community. And to celebrate small businesses like ours, Libro.fm is offering 35% off all sale audiobooks June 23-26 with code BIGIMPACT at checkout.

Just head to the link in below and start browsing! Every purchase supports our bookshop. 😍😍😍😍

https://libro.fm/sale?bookstore=shopthe1988

We have been so honored to host guest readers this summer! The biggest thank you to Jesica Collins, principal at Hugh Go...
06/23/2026

We have been so honored to host guest readers this summer! The biggest thank you to Jesica Collins, principal at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School for reading to our kiddos! She also brought them dirt and worms for a snack which is always their favorite part (the snack) 😂

Our hearts are full 🥰

This week only - all of our Independence Day goodies are 40% off! We have plates, napkins, games, puzzles, table runners...
06/22/2026

This week only - all of our Independence Day goodies are 40% off! We have plates, napkins, games, puzzles, table runners, hats and serving trays.

While supplies last ☺️

Our romance shelves are bursting with summer reads! It's what a lot are craving right now with the beautiful sunny days ...
06/22/2026

Our romance shelves are bursting with summer reads! It's what a lot are craving right now with the beautiful sunny days and beach vacays so we have found new reads, restocked best sellers and had so much fun along the way 😎

P.s. Camille is currently reading Tropesick, Katie has The Perfect Storm packed in her pool bag and Grace just devoured the Off Campus Series. 🥳

Join us for our first every Audiobook Night! Bring your headphones, something for your hands (think watercolor book, col...
06/19/2026

Join us for our first every Audiobook Night! Bring your headphones, something for your hands (think watercolor book, coloring book, crochet, any craft) and enjoy your latest audiobook!

Free to attend ☺️ Join us on Thursday, July 9 at 6 p.m.

Because everyone wants to see what's on the center table 😂🥰😘🥳Current favorites, most requested, summer releases, all of ...
06/18/2026

Because everyone wants to see what's on the center table 😂🥰😘🥳

Current favorites, most requested, summer releases, all of it!

New to the store. New to the world. How lucky are we? 😍🥳💕🫶🏽🤩Open 10-5!
06/17/2026

New to the store. New to the world. How lucky are we? 😍🥳💕🫶🏽🤩

Open 10-5!

SAVE THE DATE! We have an event filled July including bringing back a book cover bedazzling night 😍Tickets coming soon ...
06/16/2026

SAVE THE DATE! We have an event filled July including bringing back a book cover bedazzling night 😍

Tickets coming soon to each event listed 🫶🏿

Due to a sweet girl needing a last minute vet appointment (say a prayer please), we will have a delayed start this morni...
06/16/2026

Due to a sweet girl needing a last minute vet appointment (say a prayer please), we will have a delayed start this morning! Opening at 11 🫶🏽

Address

117 North Jefferson Avenue
El Dorado, AR
71730

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18703128772

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