A Novel Idea Bookstore: Cozy secondhand finds, friendly staff, and resident cats in downtown Lincoln.
Located at 118 N 14th St in downtown Lincoln, A Novel Idea Bookstore is a quaint, welcoming spot offering a vast selection of secondhand and new titles. Reviews praise its cozy ambiance, very reasonable prices, and a knowledgeable, friendly staff. Two resident store cats add charm as shoppers browse shelves, including a strong non-fiction selection in the basement.
118 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
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A wide range of affordable pre-owned books across genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and rare finds.
Curated new releases and popular titles to complement our extensive secondhand collection.
Unique gifts, book-related merchandise, and cozy accessories perfect for readers and enthusiasts.
Personalized suggestions from our knowledgeable staff to help you discover your next favorite read.
Meet our friendly resident cats who roam the store, adding a warm and welcoming touch to your visit.
Overall rating
Bo Dadd
One of the coolest places to go vibe and look for books!! The staff are great. They're very knowledgeable about all the books that are in the store and about what they have or don't have. Extremely friendly, funny, helpful. I love it. ❤️❤️❤️
Kevyn Hetrick
Its honestly a really nice little bookstore in downtown Lincoln, we came from grand island to check out another bookstore in town, and before we left town, we were going to yiayias, and saw there was another bookstore nearby, I didnt expect to see a cat, i am glad that i saw this cat, 10/10 would pet the cat again!
Alessandra Sealander
One of my favorite bookstores in town. Lincoln is lucky to have the abundance of independent bookstores that we do, but A Novel Idea will always be one of my favorites. Fantastic selection, very cozy and ambient store, with a great selection of non-fiction in the basement area as well. Very, very reasonable prices as well. And of course - a million extra bonus points for the resident cats (managers) of the store who are the star of the show. People who work here are lovely and have always been a delight to interact with and chat with. Highly recommend!
Christopher Dunn
This is a very quaint bookstore. If you want to relax and stroll through shelf upon shelf of both old and new books. If you’re looking for something to read or as a gift, this is the place to go. For you very well may find it. There are also 2 store cats. These 2 just love getting pets and scratches behind their ears, so no worries these are really friendly. Stop by and see the store for yourself, I’m sure you’ll be just as impressed as I was.
Justine Yeo Bircher
A must-visit secondhand bookstore in Lincoln. They have the cutest cats and the loveliest gifts, in addition to a huge selection of secondhand books. 📚
