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Thirst Books
Thirst Books: Romance-forward shelves, events, and a cozy reading lounge.
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Retail Store
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Thirst Books: Romance-forward shelves, events, and a cozy reading lounge.
Thirst Books is a romance-focused bookstore and gathering spot at 5209 W North Ave in Milwaukee. Visitors praise its cozy vibes, a friendly, welcoming owner, and a carefully curated romance selection including indie gems and diverse editions. The shop features mood music, bookish merch, a downstairs reading lounge, and hosts events, clubs, and author signings for romance lovers.
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Curated selection of romance books across genres, including popular titles and indie gems.
Expert book recommendations from friendly staff, tailored to your reading preferences.
Hosting author signings, book clubs, and literary events to foster community engagement.
Offering fun, book-related merchandise and gifts for romance enthusiasts.
Cozy downstairs lounge area for browsing and relaxing with books in a welcoming environment.
Overall rating
Carrie Bisping
Such a beautiful little bookstore with a huge selection of romance books. And if you're not sure what you're in the mood for ask Kerrie and she'll give you more than a few great suggestions.
Meghan Wagner
Thirst is exactly what the Milwaukee book scene needed! It has a great indie bookstore selection with everything from the latest romantasy hits to hard to find indie authors. I love that they carry such a diverse range of subgenres like historical, sports, and LGBTQIA+ romance. The staff is incredibly kind and they always have the best recommendations if you are looking for a specific trope. Their events are also a blast. Between the book clubs and the midnight release parties, there is always something fun happening. It is such a welcoming, inclusive space on North Ave.
Rebecca Smith
First time in. Its a gorgeous bookstore, with a nice variety of romance novels. The owner seems like an absolute sweetheart, and gives fantastic recommendations!
Kelsy Rich
Maria Jose Hernandez
Absolutely loved my visit! I am ashamed I waited so long to finally visit but it was so worth it. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The owner is so knowledgeable and has amazing recommendations. There's so many options for every single trope. Age-gap? Got it. Enemies to lovers, of course. Mafia boss? Yes, please! Thirst has it all! Not to mention all the goodies you can get: stickers, pins, bookmarks, stationery, mugs, bags, and even shirts and sweaters! I didn't even list everything available. Thirst is literally a dream come true 🩵
Lucia Golla
kerrie is truly the romance book oracle. you can walk in with the vaguest idea of what you’re in the mood for and somehow she will find the perfect recommendation. it’s honestly a little magical. whether you want something sweet, angsty, heartbreaking, or downright smutty she just gets it.
