Beaverdale Books — Local services in Des Moines

Okay, calling this place “cute” just doesn’t cut it—because that makes you think it’s tiny, and tiny it is not. This cozy corner bookstore in Beaverdale is absolutely packed with gems. It somehow manages to feel homey and magical and still have a book for literally every mood.

My kiddo and I wandered in and instantly got pulled into the shelves (the good kind of lost). We both walked out with new reads we’re ridiculously excited about. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to curl up with a book right there and never leave.

Basically, if bookstores are your happy place—this one’s a whole happy world. Go. Browse. Get lost in the pages. You’ll be...

We have only been here twice so far, but we'll be back again and again. It's easy to forget how great going into an actual bookstore is, in the era of Amazon, but when my child has a whole nook with books she can look at, "try out" and ultimately decide on, I remembered quite quickly. The few that work there instantly know where the books are and what they have. They don't have to look it up on a computer. The shopping area it's in and the fact that is on a street with a bike lane make it easy to get to, and it is already easy to spend time and...

I had to ask them for some orders to send to the USA because I'm in Europe, and they were very attentive, kind and patient. They looked for the books I asked for and sent them as quickly as possible. When I chose them I knew that I would not be wrong and I did not. Beaverdale Books is more than recommended, I am very grateful to them and I encourage everyone to buy them books, even if they do not live in that city, they will help you the same. Thanks a lot for your...