Wandering Raccoon Books

Wandering Raccoon Books Women-owned independent bookstore. Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm at 250 W 1st. St. in Grimes!

Happy Tuesday! We got so distracted by our fresh new store shirts, we forgot to post today's new releases!
08/18/2026

Happy Tuesday! We got so distracted by our fresh new store shirts, we forgot to post today's new releases!

NEW STORE MERCH ALERT! It's been a long time coming, but we've got a brand new store shirt design! Huge shout out to Car...
08/18/2026

NEW STORE MERCH ALERT!
It's been a long time coming, but we've got a brand new store shirt design! Huge shout out to Carapella & Co. Customs for the fab design & super speedy turnaround!

Just in time for the 2nd half of the Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour - wander around Iowa with us! Our first order of this new design is available in unisex sizing, adult small - adult 3x.

WEEK 7 UPDATE!We've now seen readers from 58 counties - has your county turned green yet? 👀 Don't miss out while you are...
08/16/2026

WEEK 7 UPDATE!
We've now seen readers from 58 counties - has your county turned green yet? 👀 Don't miss out while you are in town for the Iowa State Fair ! We need 12 more counties to beat last year!

Now at 25 additional states, Washington D.C., Canada, & the UK, we've PASSED last year's 24 states❗

Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour

Can you believe it's Back to School Season & not Beach Read Season anymore? We can't either, but it's a good thing we ar...
08/15/2026

Can you believe it's Back to School Season & not Beach Read Season anymore? We can't either, but it's a good thing we are always prepared!

ATTENTION ALL FAIR-GOERS! Are you visiting for the Iowa State Fair ? This is a perfect chance to make the absolute most ...
08/12/2026

ATTENTION ALL FAIR-GOERS!
Are you visiting for the Iowa State Fair ? This is a perfect chance to make the absolute most of your visit and get your Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour at the same time!

It's still Tuesday! These books are still fresh!We're deep in back-to-school prep at home and Iowa State Fair prep in-st...
08/12/2026

It's still Tuesday! These books are still fresh!
We're deep in back-to-school prep at home and Iowa State Fair prep in-store, so our social media is a teensy bit behind.

WEEK 6 UPDATE!We've now seen readers from 56 counties - has your county turned green yet? 👀 Plus 23 additional states, C...
08/09/2026

WEEK 6 UPDATE!
We've now seen readers from 56 counties - has your county turned green yet? 👀

Plus 23 additional states, Canada, & the UK! We've almost tied last year's 24 states❗

Iowa Indie Bookshop Tour

08/07/2026

How awesome of local author (& KCCI 8 sportscaster Scott Reister) to stop by and sign copies with us today?!

HOLY MOLY, WHAT A TUESDAY! Not only are there tons of different releases today, but there are some BIG titles hiding in ...
08/04/2026

HOLY MOLY, WHAT A TUESDAY!
Not only are there tons of different releases today, but there are some BIG titles hiding in there 👀

The Internet's favorite raccoon has landed in Grimes! We've got Jimothy Jinkies! What are Jinkies? These absolutely ador...
08/03/2026

The Internet's favorite raccoon has landed in Grimes!
We've got Jimothy Jinkies!

What are Jinkies? These absolutely adorable cloths clean your glasses, and they work SO well. Functional AND adorable? Perfection.

Address

250 W 1st Street
Grimes, IA
50111

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+15153187445

Website

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