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Bookstores near Kenosha, WI

A List of Great Local Bookstores to Check Out in the Kenosha, WI area

March 25th is J.R.R. Tolkien Reading Day. As one of the most important authors in the fantasy genre, the day is a great time to spend some time with your favorite book. However, if you’re looking for something fresh to read, check out some of our great local bookstores in the Kenosha, WI area. To help, Palmen Motors provides a list of places below for your pleasure:

Blue House Books

Nestled on 7th Avenue is Blue House Books. With their storefront now open right downtown, they pride themselves in finding quality literature for those in our area. On top of their wide selection, the store also offers sales on audiobooks and ebooks for easy listening. If you’re curious about new books or unique genres, you can even follow their blog.

Studio Moonfall

If you’re looking for something more whimsical and unique, be sure to check out Studio Moonfall. Located on 7th Avenue, the bookstore, publisher, and art studio has a wide variety of truly unique works of fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres for all ages. Plus, they offer coloring books and journals to check out as well as public showcases in our area barring any current restrictions.


Book Warehouse of Pleasant Prairie

Those looking to purchase books at a bargain price fan can do so at Book Warehouse of Pleasant Prairie. Known for offering books from every genre at a bargain price, their location in Pleasant Prairie has books for all ages. With a friendly staff and weekly Customer Appreciation Days, it’s a great place to find a book you wouldn’t have originally thought about.

Plenty of University Bookstores for Students

With plenty of local colleges in the area, Kenosha also has several great options for students in the area. Two in particular are both the University Bookstore and the Gateway Campus Store. Both offer chances to order or rent books out for the semester while offering other books for enjoyment or career development.


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