Prairie Lights Books

User Reviews of Prairie Lights Books

Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is a classic. I love to go and wander around, just to see what I can find on the shelves. I catch readings there when I can and they are always excellent. The best place to curl up is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcos L.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of our nation's great bookstores - up there with City Lights, Shakespeare & Co., Howard's, Cody's, Changing Hands, Seminary, etc. The coffee shop upstairs, with a whole wall of literary journals,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzi G.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you love books ~ you will love Pairie Lights for SURE! How can I be so sure? You will have to check it out for yourself. Their book readings are such a comfy gathering of community and friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a REALLY great independent bookstore and is on par with the old Cody's (RIP), Keplar's, and maybe even City Lights in the SF Bay Area. I like the "nooks and crannies" of this place which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valentina V.

5.0 of 5 stars. And of course, if I'm reviewing the University of Iowa, I CAN'T skip Prairie Lights! Acclaimed authors will always make this place a "must" stop for their readings (and to sign some copies, YAY!) Most...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bette M.

5.0 of 5 stars. So seriously one of the best bookstores I've ever been to in my life. For a split second I actually considered moving to Iowa City, in part because of Prairie Lights. Thank God I didn't.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Great bookstore

We spent an hour here and could have spent longer. Great selection of current fiction and a focus on local writers and visiting writers. Well worth a stop.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would almost move to Iowa City for Prairie Lights Books alone. I spent 2 hours in there last week and everywhere I turned I found another section chock full of fantastic books, well-organized and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by SJ F.

2.0 of 5 stars. No doubt, Prairie Lights is a major part of the Iowa City experience. They've got an interesting selection and major authors love to frequent the joint. But, to be honest, I'm not impressed. Could...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy K.

3.0 of 5 stars. great atmosphere,great book selection
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Pappy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. With frequent visits from authors, a radio show on WSUI hosted there (Live From Prairie Lights), and the world-class University of Iowa Writer's Workshop just down the street it's probably the best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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great book store

I like Prairie Lights since it is one of the best non-chain bookstores around. Great selection of bo...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Garret B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The story is, Prairie Lights is named after City Lights (on Columbus Street) in San Francisco. Most of the time, when a store or business names itself after another, more famous store or business,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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Best Book Store Around! by Sara M. at InsiderPages

This is a locally owned bookstore with the ambience of the classical small, bookstores that seems to be a thing of the past. In comparison to the larger, chain-type bookstores, this store is a breath of fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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Prairie Lights Book Store by jennifer j. at InsiderPages

This is the place I go for books when I'm in town. It's a cool little shop, with both national best-sellers and lesser-known independents. The staff knows their stuff, and the prices are competitive with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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Locally owned bookstore by Amber S. at InsiderPages

Prarie Lights is the best place in Iowa City to go if you want to buy a good book and enjoy some culture. They have a very friendly staff, and their selection is very good. I am alwyas able to find novels...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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Prarie Lights........nice change from large super stores by S. J. P. at InsiderPages

Recently my eldest son won a gift certificate from his summer reading program from Prarie Lights. Deciding he had better use the GCbefore it disappeared into GC heaven he and I headed out to Prarie Lights. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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Prairie LIghts Books....a little store with a lot to say!

I should be honest and upfront here. I don't like going downtown unless I absolutely have to. It c...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Prairie LIghts Books....a litttle store with a lot to say!

Conveniently located on 15 South Dubuque Street, this is another store that is an easy walk ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Prairie Lights by Vern D. at InsiderPages

Excellent selection in stock and staff is willing to special anything in print. Authors reading at Live From Prairie Lights often leave a pile of signed books for those that missed the readings in person....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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