Welcome to A Novel Idea Bookstore

Welcome, book lovers!

Established in 1991, our store has an ever-changing collection of used, rare & out-of-print books on two floors. You can find everything from paperback Mysteries to SIGNED First Editions, Leather bound books, Scholarly Non-Fiction, Cookbooks, Children's Books & much more. We're located in downtown Lincoln - just a few blocks from the University of Nebraska's City Campus.

Come explore our labyrinth of books! Our staff is friendly, knowledgeable and can help you find books you'll love. Padric & Eddy, our feline staff, are likely to be lounging on the rugs or sleeping in the windows. Pictured above: Eddy, Cinnamon Dokken (owner) & Katherine Bergstrom (manager).

Current news: 5/22/13: Last week's Science Fiction buy was lots of fun & we acquired some great vintage classic SFF. Come in to see the display by the counter - you'll find lots of DAW, Ace and Ace Doubles. The cover art alone is worth a look. (We like to find covers with the trifecta of a ray gun, a scantily clad power lady and some kind of lizard-like monster. Bonus if the art also contains a planet or skyscape!)

We will be CLOSED for Memorial Day this Monday. However, local artist Arden Nixon, will be using the time to create a special art project in the bookstore. Come visit this Tuesday and see!

New Arrivals

We have a constant stream of New Arrivals. Our section is usually an eclectic mix.

Click the sign above to browse books currently in our New Arrivals section.

If you'd like to be notified when we upload new photos of our New Arrivals section - join our email list on the Bulletins page!

Events

Book Signing: Gaynell Gavin, author of Attorney at Large

Sunday, June 2nd
1:30pm - 3:00pm

In this novella, the protagonist fails against a legal system that give short shrift to women, children and minorities. Emotionally authentic & darkly funny.

More info...

Our Gift Certificates are available for any amount, never expire and are good on all books & merchandise in our store. All Gift Certificates are written by hand. Gift Certificates of $25 or higher value come in a beautiful sleeve of handmade paper embedded with wildflower seeds, which can be planted in a sunny spot.

"If you have a library and a garden,
you have everything you need." ~ Cicero

We are happy to send Gift Certificates directly to all the people on your list. To order, please call (402) 475-8663, email us or visit our Gifts for Book Lovers page.