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 Local Bookstores:
 
Where to buy poetry

Avol's Book Store 255-4730
315 West Gorham St.  Madison, WI  53703

Vast and eclectic selection of used poetry books and more, also many works by local authors. Special orders discounted 25%. Owner is local poet Ron Czerwien! See www.avolsbooks.com; e-mail avols@chorus.net

Barnes & Noble West 827-0809
7433 Mineral Point Rd  Madison, WI 53717

Bookstore and café; hosts monthly readings.

Barnes & Noble East
apocalypse

Borders West 232-2600
3416 University Ave.  Madison, WI 53705

Bookstore and café

Borders East 240-0080
2173 Zeier Road  Madison, WI 53704

Bookstore and café

Frugal Muse Books
7475 Mineral Point Rd.  Madison, WI 53717  833-8668

1193 North Sherman Ave.  Madison, WI 53704  242-0000
1863 Monroe St.  Madison, WI 53711

Used books, some poetry; special orders discounted 25%. Locally owned; they will trade for or buy books.

Half-Price Books
626 S. Whitney Way  Madison, WI 53711  273-1140
4250 East Towne Blvd.  Madison, WI 53704  244-1189

Used books, lots of poetry; they will trade for or buy books.

rainbow bookstore cooperative
426 W. Gilman St.  Madison WI 53703  257-6050

does indeed have a poetry section! featured poets are currently a small selection but nicely varied - Allen Ginsberg meets Pablo Neruda and assorted local poets.

A Room of One's Own
307 West Johnson St.  Madison WI 53703  257-7888

Locally owned feminist bookstore and coffeehouse; frequently host reading events. See roomofonesown.com.

Scholar's Haven  204-0006
2611 University Ave.  Madison, WI 53705

Used and rare books; lots of poetry.

The University Book Store

238-8455
Hilldale Shopping Center
702 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705   
257-3784
711 State Street, Madison, WI 53703   

Local/independent bookstore - author events, LiPS (Live Poet's Society), Story Time for Children & much more!
www.uwbookstore.com

The Village Booksmith
on the Square, 526 Oak St.  Baraboo WI 53913
 (608) 355-1001

Eclectic and unique assortment of used books. Interesting furniture, coffee, tea, cookies, and many unusual events, including a reading and open mike on the 2nd Friday, and a poetry slam on the last Monday of each month.

Send info to arachne@madpoetry.org