Welcome to A Novel Idea Bookstore

Welcome, book lovers!

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.

Current news: 5/16/2012: American History & Presidential Biographies are hitting the shelves this week, along with Poetry & Drama. Also, don't miss our 'The Cat in the (Hard) Hat' Children's Book Sale during Memorial Day Weekend! One lane of 14th street is closed for the street improvement project - but the other lane, and our sidewalks, are OPEN! Thanks for continuing to patronize our bookshop during this time - this kind of infrastructure investment is important.

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: Paul Baker, author of Spirit Wind

Sunday, 5/20

Spirit Wind is a tightly woven novel of self-exploration, Native American history and mythology.

Trade paperback, $19.95 - reserve a copy by calling us at (402) 475-8663.

Click here for more information!

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.