Arcadia Books

06/18/2026

Our pre-order window is open through this weekend! Check out and order our new merch in any size or color you'd like. Options in-store later this summer may be limited.
https://arcadiabookstore2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

06/16/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wed June 17th at 6pm via zoom for a discussion of Sanctuary by James Cleary (DeVita). We will be joined by the author.

06/16/2026

Join us for our 30-Somethings Book Club (give or take a decade) on Wed, Aug 5th at 6pm at the store.

We will be discussing Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. This slim American classic holds up! James Baldwin has been on my to-read list for too long and we thought it fitting to pick a book with LGBTQ+ themes and a male protagonist this time.

06/12/2026

One week left to preorder! Check out all the color and design offerings on our online shop at https://arcadiabookstore2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

06/11/2026

Ice is HOT! Hockey romances (and a few other titles by Elle Kennedy) are now on sale. Warning: These spicy books may melt the ice...and you.

06/08/2026

The cafe has been working overtime! Today you will find stroopwafels in the bakery box, a bacon broccoli quiche with everything bagel crust, and a cooler filled with grab & go deliciousness.

06/06/2026

We're celebrating our 15th birthday today!

Do you remember when this building was filled with flowers instead of books? It's been a flower shop twice, a paint store, and a grocery store multiple times.

Delaney from is here with absolutely gorgeous peony bouquets. We think Yvonne, Sandy, and Susie would approve. 🌺🌹🌷

06/05/2026

To celebrate 15 years as your community bookstore, we are introducing a new line of Arcadia merch! Pre-order now through June 19th for all the sizes and styles OR wait and shop in store later this summer. com

06/05/2026

The cafe is busy making tasty treats to celebrate our 15th Birthday on Saturday! Ice cream cookie sandwiches, cold brew ice cream floats and affogatos will be available tomorrow.

Bill Shakes is always grateful for someone to lend a hand... and arm.

06/04/2026

Are you eager to set off upon a noble quest? Or, at least, visit some amazing Wisconsin bookstores in the month of June? Arcadia and thirty-four other stores invite you to pick up a map, jump in the car (or upon your trusty steed) and check off some boxes as you seek to level up for prizes. We wish good fortune upon ye!

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin book lovers have a new reason to hit the road in June. The Independent Bookshop Quest 2026 is a statewide celebration of independent bookstores, bringing together