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Dog-Eared Books has been a Main Street staple in Ames since 1995, providing Iowa State University students and the broader Ames community with a seemingly endless supply of quality used books. The store's packed shelves hold titles across every genre and academic discipline, with particular depth in science fiction, agriculture, and the STEM subjects that reflect Iowa State's academic strengths. The pricing is deliberately student-friendly, making it possible to build a personal library on a college budget. The science fiction section is legendary among genre enthusiasts, spanning golden age classics to contemporary works. The agricultural section draws not just students but farmers and extension agents from across central Iowa. Dog-Eared Books is the kind of store where browsing is an adventure, and where the staff's encyclopedic knowledge of their inventory can lead you to exactly the book you did not know you needed.
Dog-Eared Books has been a Main Street staple in Ames since 1995, providing Iowa State University students and the broader Ames community with a seemingly endless supply of quality used books. The store's packed shelves hold titles across every genre and academic discipline, with particular depth in science fiction, agriculture, and the STEM subjects that reflect Iowa State's academic strengths. The pricing is deliberately student-friendly, making it possible to build a personal library on a college budget. The science fiction section is legendary among genre enthusiasts, spanning golden age classics to contemporary works. The agricultural section draws not just students but farmers and extension agents from across central Iowa. Dog-Eared Books is the kind of store where browsing is an adventure, and where the staff's encyclopedic knowledge of their inventory can lead you to exactly the book you did not know you needed. Located in the heart of Ames, Iowa, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 1995, making it 31 years of championing books and readers.
Semester-start used book fairs, science fiction reading groups, agricultural literacy events, and end-of-year student book buy-back drives.
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