The 10 Best Bookstores in Idaho — 2026

We compared all 93 bookstores in Idaho on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Literary Souls Used BooksPost Falls Used

Tuesday - Friday: 10AM - 5PM, Saturday: 10AM - 3PM

(208) 457-0494 Website View listing

#2 · Walrus & Carpenter BooksPocatello

Mon–Sat 11am–6pm

(208) 233-0821 Website View listing

#3 · Barnes & NobleBoise Children's

Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm

(208) 375-4454 Website View listing

#4 · Safari PearlMoscow Comics

Monday - Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm

(208) 882-9499 Website View listing

#5 · Bent Corners Used BooksMeridian Used

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm

(208) 288-0180 Website View listing

#6 · Violet VolumesVictor

Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thu 10am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 9am-2pm

(208) 497-4718 Website View listing

#7 · Book PeopleMoscow

(208) 882-2669 Website View listing

#8 · The Barn Owl Books and GiftsMcCall

(208) 634-4440 Website View listing

#9 · Vanderford's Books and Office ProductsSandpoint ChristianChildren's

(208) 263-2417 Website View listing

#10 · Barnes & NobleTwin Falls

(208) 733-5554 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.