Jeff K.
12/3/2007
Overall the best secular bookstore in the Wausau area. It may not have a coffee shop right in the building (like Barnes and Noble) or part of a mall (like Waldenbooks) but it is the most...
Janke Book Store
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505 N 3rd St
Wausau, WI 54403
Janke Book Store, established in 1874 and recognized as an institution in Wausau, Wisconsin, is the oldest bookstore in the state. With a wide selection of products and services, including art books, clothing, games, and unique gifts, Janke Book Store has remained true to its founder's vision of providing more than just books to its valued customers.
As a testament to its commitment to local history, Janke Book Store offers a largely exclusive line of local history books, providing fascinating reading for those interested in the area's past. From its humble beginnings in the days of horse and buggy to the fast-paced, computerized generation of today, Janke Book Store continues to be a beloved destination for book lovers and seekers of unique treasures.
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4.515 reviews
Alyssa F.
4/15/2021
features new books with a mix of children's toys, kitsch knick knacks, greeting cards, and lots of other goodies that would make great/unique gifts. The real gem of this place is the basement...
Sam C.
9/21/2021
Jane was so thoughtful and kind to me today. I would highly recommend Janke bookstore. She saw that I was purchasing a copy of Andy Graff's new book and asked if I wanted a signed copy. So very...
Ann H.
9/6/2014
Book store? I suppose it is. But it's more than that. It's almost as though Jake's is a children's store/book store because the toy, book and gifts selection is that big. It takes a while to...
Dee Dee R.
11/4/2021
We found the Janke Book Store while traveling through Wausau. What a great place for book lovers and a great place for gifts, as they have more than just books, from socks to greeting cards. They...
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