The 10 Best Bookstores in Nebraska — 2026

We compared all 92 bookstores in Nebraska 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 · Barnes & NobleLincoln

Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm

(402) 466-7122 Website View listing

#2 · Trade-A-Tape Comic CenterLincoln Comics

Tue 10:30am-6pm, Wed 10am-7pm, Thu-Fri 10:30am-6pm, Sat 10:30am-5:30pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(402) 435-6063 Website View listing

#3 · Game On North PlatteNorth Platte ComicsManga

Monday to Saturday - 10am to 7pm, Sundays - Noon to 6pm

(308) 221-6966 Website View listing

#4 · Dragon's Lair Comics and GamesOmaha Comics

Mon–Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-9pm

(402) 399-9141 Website View listing

#5 · Francie & Finch BookshopLincoln

Mon–Fri 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sun Closed

(402) 781-0459 Website View listing

#6 · Half Price BooksOmaha Used

Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm

(402) 330-0640 Website View listing

#7 · Elleinad BooksLincoln Children's

Mon Closed, Tues–Thurs 9a–6p, Fri & Sat 9a–4p, Sun 10a–2p

(402) 261-3322 Website View listing

#8 · Pop Fiction BookstoreOmaha

Wednesday 12-5pm, Thursday 10-5pm, Friday-Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 10-4pm

(402) 281-3695 Website View listing

#9 · AA Central Office - Omaha NEOmaha

Monday–Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 12:30pm-3:30pm

(402) 556-1880 Website View listing

#10 · The Next ChapterOmaha

(531) 218-7996 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.