Dog-Eared Books | Ames, IA

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Dog- Eared Books is a place committed to nurturing a love of reading in all members of our community by offering a curated and inclusive selection of books. We believe reading and storytelling make us better humans, connecting us and allowing us to better care for one another.

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-Gabrielle Zevin, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Roxy stayed up until 4 a.m. listening to "Listen f

Roxy stayed up until 4 a.m. listening to "Listen for the Lie" by Amy Tintera because she HAD to know the ending. Lucy Chase was suspected of killing her best friend, Savvy, after Lucy was found wandering down a rural road. But Lucy has amnesia about the entire event. Years later, Lucy and a podcast host try to put the pieces together of that fateful night. Part podcast, part Lucy's view, each chapter uncovers a new clue until the dramatic ending. Do yourself a favor and buy the audiobook with Libro.FM, because it's a must listen. CW: Domestic violence

Your favorite bookish hair claw now in new colors!

Your favorite bookish hair claw now in new colors! Pick up these bookstack clips now in autumn and light pinks and blues. Follow the link in our bio to shop online or stop in store to grab yours!

"Beg, Borrow or Steal" By Sarah Adams features Emi

"Beg, Borrow or Steal" By Sarah Adams features Emily and Jack who have been nemesis since their first encounter in college when Jack spilled his coffee all over Emily and then tried to flirt with her. Not a great move on his part. Fast forward to the future and they just happen to be elementary teachers across the hallway from each other. When Jack discovers that Emily is secretly writing a romance novel, he encourages her and becomes her biggest supporter. Great Banter, small town shenanigans, amazing chemistry, he falls first, and he has a motorcycle.

In even more exciting news we have a limited number of SIGNED COPIES available that come with the most adorable postcard. Snag your copy by visiting the link! https://square.link/u/s1jDkMTX

Dog-Eared Books is proud to be partnering with Fam

Dog-Eared Books is proud to be partnering with Family Planning Council of Iowa to host an event where people can gather together and help pack Reproductive Health Kits (Repro Kits) while learning more about Title X and reproductive health care legislation in Iowa. We encourage you to bring a friend – we will have snacks and a custom cocktail available. Proceeds from the cocktail will go directly to Family Planning Council of Iowa.

K.I.S.S. Kits, “Keeping Iowans Sexually Savvy,” are reproductive and sexual healthcare kits available for free to Iowans, and can include up to two doses of emergency contraception, internal and/or external condoms, lube, dental dams, and pregnancy test strips.

When: Sunday, February 23, from 6-8 PM
Where: Dog-Eared Books Main Floor

Don't miss Nickolas Butler at Dog-Eared on Thursda

Don't miss Nickolas Butler at Dog-Eared on Thursday, February 20, at 7 PM! His second chance romance "A Forty Year Kiss" is one you'll want to add to your shelves. Link in bio to get your ticket!

Last night was incredible. Thank you to everyone w

Last night was incredible. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the evening even better! We can't wait to start planning the next one!

Thank you, @violetlaneflorals @cest.la.crepe.food.trailer @prairiemoonwinery @whitney_judas_lmt & Coffee Shop Romance Music