The Book Worm

12/22/2025

Just arrived at The BookWorm!! 3x9 inch plaque with the coordinates for Bellevue. Turned out really nice, super excited!!!

12/13/2025

Let us help you make it a Christmas she won’t forget!! Special pricing on most items from Dune Jewelry from now until Christmas !!!

12/11/2025

Congratulations Emily!!! Thank you for supporting Indies!!!

🎉 Announcing our next Roadmap Contest winner — Emily! 🎉

Her bookstore adventures took her to The Book Worm in Bellevue, Iowa, and one of her tagged visits ended up being the lucky random pick this month. That means she’s snagged a $50 gift card to put toward her next stack of indie bookstore finds! 📚💥

We’ve loved seeing everyone’s Midwest bookstore explorations continue to roll in — every tagged visit is a reminder of how vibrant and fun our community is. Keep those posts coming and stay tuned for our October winner announcement✨

12/07/2025

New book alert!! From local author Penny Blue comes a book destined to be a holiday favorite —Save a Deer. It’s a funny, magical adventure that shows kids how Christmas is saved the old fashioned way- by teamwork, memory and a dash of reindeer mischief.

11/29/2025

Just a gentle reminder!! Our local stores need your support!!!

11/29/2025

Time for some arm chair shopping. See something you’re interested in from the wamth and comfort of your cozy home just let me know. Check out the photos of some new items that came in yesterday and some other goodies in the store!!

11/29/2025

A message from the CEO of The BookWorm—

Brodie wants everyone to take the lead from him today. Stay home, stay warm, get a good nap and above all be safe!!! I agree with him but I might add read a book to his list!!
The store will be closed today. Can’t lie it’s very disappointing to miss small business Saturday but when it comes to the safety of our customers the decision is easy. Check back on our page later going to show a few pictures of new merchandise that came in yesterday. Stay safe everyone!!!

11/24/2025

Twas the countdown to Christmas and all through the store, Tables and shelves are stocked with gifts galore!!!

11/04/2025

Busy day at the book store today. We got in books, Dune Jewelry(pictures to come later)and a fun shipment of jigsaw puzzles, 48 to 1000 pieces for all ages!! Just in time for the holidays!!

10/07/2025

October 7th, a day full of gratitude, wonder and reflection. Today, not only would have been my Mom’s birthday but it also marks the 27th anniversary of The BookWorm! Where have the years gone? Owning a bookstore was never on my radar. I’m didn’t know what I was doing when I first opened and I still don’t! Some have said that’s the secret to success, don’t know if that’s true or not. But I do know that it has taken a LOT of work, dedication and long hours but the rewards are worthwhile. Customers who have become dear friends, the joy of seeing a child’s face light up when they find a book and of course the fact that I’ve been able to have my fur friends in the store with me. But truth be told none of this would be possible without the people who have helped at the store. You’ll have made the store what it is today and you helped to keep me relatively sane and last but not least the customers!!! Without your love and support we would have never made it to this big milestone!! Thank you everyone for 27 years!!

10/06/2025

Now that Brodie has your attention, we would like to share today’s messed up schedule. We weren’t expecting to work today but you know how quickly things can change. Problem is we have two appointments today. So we will be opening about 15 minutes late and closing 2 hours early (closing at 3)for a recheck vet appointment for Brodie. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding!!!

09/13/2025

New from Dune Jewelry!! These black corded bracelets are made from pieces of a Caitlin Clark authorized WNBA Jersey. Limited amount available. Reserve yours today!!