# Bookshops in Iowa

https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/iowa/

Coverage clusters in the Des Moines metro: five of Iowa's six listed shops sit in Des Moines, with one more in West Des Moines, checked 2026-09-14. Call ahead for store hours, gift-card terms, and whether a teacher discount or school purchase order applies.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.

- [Des Moines](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/iowa/des-moines/)

## Beaverdale Books

Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.

2629 Beaver Ave # S1, Des Moines, IA 50310

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18225849816413786665) · [Website](http://beaverdalebooks.com) · +15152795400
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://beaverdalebooks.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18225849816413786665

## Nos Books

Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.

1163 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1798508071606285366) · [Website](http://nosbookstore.com) · +15157213210
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://nosbookstore.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1798508071606285366

## Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe

Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.

315 5th St Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=310333604572110754) · [Website](https://readinginpublic.com) · +15158649089
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://readinginpublic.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=310333604572110754

## Shelf Love DSM

Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.

2326 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3000562582232473483) · [Website](https://www.shelflovedsm.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.shelflovedsm.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3000562582232473483

## Storyhouse Bookpub

Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.

505 E Grand Ave Ste 102, Des Moines, IA 50309

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9621155701082829410) · [Website](https://storyhousebookpub.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://storyhousebookpub.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9621155701082829410

## The Little Book

Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.

520 Euclid Ave Ste 102, Des Moines, IA 50313

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14426227241468806715) · [Website](http://www.thelittlebookdsm.com) · +15155139517
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.thelittlebookdsm.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14426227241468806715

## Does the Iowa listing count include every bookshop in the state?

No. The six entries cover Des Moines and West Des Moines as of 2026-09-14, not a full statewide census, and inclusion is not an endorsement. Confirm gift-card terms, teacher discounts, and school purchase orders with the shop before you buy.