Dragonfly Books

Dragonfly Books captures the spirit of Decorah, Iowa, a small town that consistently ranks among the best places to live in the Midwest thanks to its natural beauty, Nordic heritage, and thriving arts scene. The store sits on Water Street in the heart of downtown, serving a community that includes Luther College faculty and students, artists, organic farmers, and families who chose Decorah for its quality of life. The nature writing section reflects the spectacular landscape of the Driftless Area, where bald eagles soar above limestone bluffs and trout streams wind through forested valleys. The Scandinavian heritage section honors the Norwegian traditions that still shape local culture, from rosemaling to Nordic cuisine. The literary fiction selection is curated with the kind of taste that draws visitors from far beyond northeast Iowa, and the children's section nurtures the next generation of Decorah readers.