Prairie Lights Books & Cafe

This is one of the best independent bookstore there is. It has got a good collection of books from local authors as well as international best sellers, it is very well organized. Friendly and very helpful staff. The cafe upstairs is a great area to get started on a book while enjoying a good cup of coffee or tea. Support local independent bookstores, they're a great addition to a community

LOVE LOVE LOVE FIND MY NEXT FAVORITE BOOK THERE EVERY TIME!!! Staff are super knowledgeable and friendly, while the store is closed you should have staff outside asking what genre you like, and a price range so they can pop in & come out with a recommendation to buy.

Well-curated bookstore that's been around for decades, for good reason. Extensive election of poetry and literary journals, among others. Knowledgable staff, decent coffee and wine in the café, and many readings/book signings where you can get to know the author

Prairie Lights made my day! I called this morning to check the availability on a couple books and they were extremely friendly, took my order over the phone, and DELIVERED FOR FREE on the SAME DAY!nnI got a call when they arrived downstairs and they kindly dropped it off so we didn't have to have any direct contact. Seriously could not be more excited.

This is hands down the best bookstore. The staff are super knowledgeable and friendly, and for the relatively small location, their inventory is pretty big and varied. Since they are closed during the pandemic they are offering free home delivery in the IC/Coralville area. We ordered some books and they (unprompted) kept in touch on the order status, and delivery was prompt. Can't recommend them enough.