A book store for you

Locally Owned

Rare Collectibles

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About Us

 

Located in northwestern Cedar Rapids, Shady Character Books is a locally owned, newly established used bookstore and passion project. With a wide selection of used books, we aim to cater to all sorts of unique tastes and customers from all walks of life. We can’t wait for your visit!

Online Ordering

New Books

Excited about your favorite author’s newest release? We’ve got you covered! While we don’t carry new books in store, we’ve partnered with Bookshop.org so you can get new books shipped directly to your doorstep while still supporting our store & other small bookstores nationwide. Just follow the affiliate link below to start your order. 

Come On In!

MONDAY – SATURDAY

10AM – 2PM

Contact

Call, email, or send us a message through the form below!

PHONE

(319) 396-8420

MAIL

contact@shadycharacterbooks.com 

ADDRESS

212 Edgewood Road NW Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

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