Dog-eared Books

At Dog·Eared Books, we believe bookstores should feel like home and smell like coffee.

We’re a fiercely independent shop in downtown Ames where readers of all ages can get lost in stories, find their next favorite author, or just curl up with a good book. Our shelves are thoughtfully stocked with everything from quirky kid lit to jaw-dropping thrillers, and our team loves nothing more than matching people with the books they didn’t know they needed.

We host story times, book clubs, author events, and spontaneous bookish conversations on the daily. Here is a full list of our upcoming events!

Stop in, stay awhile, and make yourself at home. Just don’t blame us when your TBR pile triples.