Milwaukee/ Retail & Industry
Published on May 18, 2020
Milwaukee's top 4 bookstores to visit nowBoswell Book Company | Photo: Jessica J./Yelp

Looking to visit the best bookstores around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bookstores in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for bookstores.

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1. Boswell Book Company

Photo: Jessica J./Yelp

First on the list is Boswell Book Company. Located at 2559 N. Downer Ave. in Murray Hill, the bookstore is the highest-rated bookstore in Milwaukee, boasting five stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp.

2. Renaissance Book Shop

Photo: Pete G./Yelp

Next up is Mitchell Field's Renaissance Book Shop, situated at Mitchell International Airport, 5300 South Howell Avenue, Suite A. With four stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp, the bookstore has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Barnes & Noble Bookstore

Photo: Aaron S./Yelp

Barnes & Noble Bookstore, a member of the chain located at 4935 S. 76th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bookstore four stars out of 19 reviews.

4. Little Read Book

Photo: Barbara D./Yelp

Little Read Book is another go-to, with four stars out of 12 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7603 W. State St., Suite 2 to see for yourself.


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