River Lights Bookstore

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1098 Main St
Dubuque, IA 52001
An independently-owned local bookstore with lots of charm, character and fantastic book and magazine recommendations.

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5.023 reviews
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Cathy S.
6/13/2025

Let me say at the outset, that I adore small independent bookstores. This place was awesome! There was a great banned book section and the saleslady showed us an interesting website that explains...

Laur S.
8/24/2025

A very adorable bookstore. We enjoyed visiting. Visited there for the Iowa independent bookshop tour this summer.

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Daniel E.
10/30/2022

The best bookstore in Dubuque County. There, I said it. I love this place, an independent shop that gets it in every way. Led by a great person in Dena, they have a wonderful selection of books...

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Pvill W.
11/7/2023

I've been a customer here for a long time - it's the only independent bookstore I know in the area. They're small and cozy, but offer a terrific selection covering a broad swath of genres. If they...

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Grant S.
11/9/2019

While in Dubuque for a weekend getaway from Chicago, we stumbled upon this delightful bookstore and fell in love. From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted with a warm welcome from...

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