Dog·Eared Books

Big news! We have an opening day! #openingday #indiebookstore #shoplocal

We feel pretty dang lucky to have the team of booksellers with whom we’ll be opening our store. But a bookseller who can paint us a cameo? Mind blown. #berniesmittens #BernieMeme

McFarland Clinic radiologist, Doug Lake, is featured in today’s Ames Tribune, for his recently published book, “Esophagus Attack! The Three-Step Method to Enjoy Eating Again.” Copies of Doug’s book are available through Dog•Eared Books, both locally and online.

Check out our holiday book bundles featuring Dog·Eared Books' favorite reads of the year! dogearedbooksames.com/shop/ #indiebookstore #shoplocal

Mindy Bergstrom is the genius behind Cooks’ Emporium, Nook + Nest, and her zero-waste concept, Z.W. Mercantile. Mindy’s perennial favorite read is “The Science of Good Cooking” from Cook’s Illustrated, an America’s Test Kitchen brand. Buy it at bookshop.org/shop/dogearedb…

#vote @Isabelwilkerson @randomhouse #caste

November is National Native American Heritage Month. Check out our online bookshop for books by and about Native Americans. #ownvoices #shoplocal bookshop.org/shop/dogearedb…

Check out these new titles coming November-January. You can pre-order them at our online store bookshop.org/shop/dogearedb…. #indiebookstore #shoplocal

Dog·Eared Recommends: “The Next President” written by @KateMessner and illustrated by @MrAdamRex. This outstanding picture book offers a unique vantage point on the history of the presidency and the potential for its future. bookshop.org/books/the-next…

Dog·Eared Books is about more than dogs. We chose the name for a simple reason: books are meant to be loved. Books with dog-eared pages and writing in the margins are well-loved. We hope the new books you find here will be among your most loved. #indiebookstore #booklove

Zooey says “Rodham” was a delicious literary treat, an impressive read for a young pup to break her teeth on (literally). From the perspective of a fictionalized HRC, this novel depicts an alternate course for her life - one in which she doesn't marry Bill Clinton.

Check out this @AmesTribNews article about Dog·Eared Books. We think reporter, Ronna Faaborg, did a beautiful and accurate job of representing our vision for the store.amestrib.com/story/news/202… #indiebookshop #shoplocal #goodnews

Posting our BEFORE picture because exciting things are starting to happen here today!! @hansonhomesinc @hunzikerrealty #indiebookstore #shoplocal #renovation

Make the switch to Libro.fm -- same program as Audible but your dollars go to work supporting independent bookstores. Lovie promises to give you a kiss if you switch. libro.fm/referral?rf_co…

Dog·Eared Recommends: “Transcendent Kingdom” by Yaa Gyasi who wowed readers in 2016 with her debut novel, “Homegoing.” “Transcendent Kingdom” is equally as powerful. #yaagyasi #transcendentkingdom @aaknopf #indiebookstore #shoplocal

Thank you for your tremendous support in purchasing books from our online store - we're truly blown away. At our online store, you'll find our Dog·Eared Books curated lists and can also purchase any book you'd like by using the search bar. bookshop.org/shop/dogearedb… #indiebookshop

Introducing shop dog Lovie. Lovie is a certified therapy dog, and she’s looking forward to reading with our youngest customers and sharing her own form of “book love” with anyone who walks through the door. #shopdog #indiebookstore #booklove

What are we excited about right now? The newest release from Tana French, out this week and available through our online Bookshop. At D·E, we think French not only writes addictive mystery/thrillers but also writes compelling and honest characters. #indiebookstore #thesearcher

Signs up and ready to go for #downtownames #arwalk: 5-8 p.m. We’re excited to host artist Maggie Hoffman and show off our beautiful branding by @rippkedesign