This place is amazing! It may be the largest usedbook store in Wisconsin, and I would be surprised if there was one bigger than this one. We stopped in while exploring the Great River Road and Driftless region. There are literally books everywhere, in the best possible way! The books are organized in sections with signs labeling the genres. There is an "antique" aroma, which adds to the cool ambience! I planned to just look around while my gf shopped, and I ended up buying four books, priced $5-$6! Make it a point to visit here whether you're a book person or not! read more

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This place is what bibliophile's dreams are made of. The variety of both vintage and new books is supreme. Immediately when you walk in the door you are met with the scent of thousands of books and an eclectic decor that your eyes just can't help but want to scan every inch of the place. We spent over 2 hours perusing all the books, and could have easily spent another 2 hours in the shop. It was completely worth the 3 hour drive. I can't wait until we can return! read more

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There is so much to love about this bookstore. The vibe is relaxed and the selections will lead you to stroll at your leisure for hours! It's more than a store, it's an experience! Do not miss this rare find! read more

Amazing selection of used books, very helpful staff, fun art and interesting stuff all throughout the space. Definitely a place to check out more than once! read more

Used book heaven! What a great store! Mostly used and some new books, friendly and helpful staff. Plan on spending a couple of hours browsing - and yes, we walked out with a bunch of new-to-us used and new books. There are too many books to see all in one visit. This is an eclectic collection with every subject you can imagine. Local art and other memorabilia hanging on the walls and from the ceiling. Can't wait to go back to the area so we can visit again. Hope to time our next visit with a music performance. read more

My family and I absolutely love this place. I'm an out-of-towner, but my grandma grew up in Viroqua and was thrilled to discover this old warehouse had become a bookstore. (She used the word "Jeepers!" to express how impressed she was. She doesn't mess around.) My brother and I make a plan to visit every summer, and we always discover something different and new with each visit. You can spend hours getting lost in this labyrinth of books, outsider art, and vintage media and STILL not see it all. I've found quite a few gems here over the years. If you're a fan of fiction you'll be sure to find a few used books to take home. There's always a sweet selection of zines, bumper stickers, and art pieces by the register as well. This past summer (June 2019) was the first time I encountered a small gallery open towards the front entrance which I thoroughly enjoyed. All in all, this is one of my favorite used book stores ever! The Last Bookstore in LA has got nothing on Driftless! If you're a book lover be sure to drop by, and bring a bag so you can comfortably carry all of your bookish discoveries out to your car. read more

Eddie (interesting, helpful cat...) runs a terrific, extremely expansive used book store in a historic, charming old brick building in quaint downtown Viroqua. One needs several hours, maybe even days, to thoroughly explore this hidden gem off Main Street. Long live The Driftless Center for Slow Media at Forgotten Works Warehouse! Support your local indy book store... read more

What a gem! We drive from Madison to go there. The music acts are always of great quality and many different genres. The selecton of books is unbelieavable, you have to experience it. Tons of vintage stuff all over the store, it will take multiple visits to take it all in. Staff always super friendly and the atmosphere very laid back and inviting. Love everything about the place! read more

Found out about Driftless Books and Music from Trip Advisor. Wow! Was I happy learn about it. Charming atmosphere, eclectic collection of books, fun kitschy cards/post cards . Found some great gems to add to my collection. Highly recommend a visit if you make your way to Viroqua /Driftless area . read more

On the hunt for out-of-print academic texts, the proprietor directed me upstairs and turned me loose on a wall of South Asian books ranging from first edition travelogues and anti-colonial nationalist tracts to a specialized collection on forestry in Assam. I can only imagine what other gems can be found at Driftless Books! read more

we stopped after reading an interesting article about the owner. As book nerds this was heaven. Nice staff, books on everything. fun art pieces and decor hiding in the corners. wish i lived closer i could spend a lot of time here and get a hell of a bargain. read more

This has to be one of the largest used book collections I've ever seen, and big surprise for this small town. Viroqua (pop. 4362 )is located just south of LaCrosse, WI and it has a number of very interesting businesses on or near its historic downtown Main Street. This bookstore is a few blocks off Main Street. The former warehouse contains between 250-500,000 used books. That is a broad range, but it's a direct quote from the owner. After wandering around a bit here, I can see why doing inventory might be a tedious task. But perhaps a good way to pass winter in Southwest Wisconsin. A friend and I did a rather whirlwind tour, so I need to go back on my own for some real serious browsing. The owner has made many trips and bought out entire collections from other vendors and smaller bookstores around the country, and seems like a real interesting chap. If you want to find some hard covers in good shape at a good price, come and check in out. All I can say it seems like a book lover's cathedral. So come and worship soon. read more

Driftless Books and Music - Housed in a former tobacco warehouse - Bookstores Near Me - Viroqua, Wisconsin

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The biggest and best of all used bookstores in Wisconsin! A virtual treasure warehouse of all and more than you could ask for in every category of print. Three floors of high ceiling shelves offering over half a million books,even a comic collection(yay!). Art is also on display,and there are music events,poetry and book readings on the main floor during which the huge book racks on wheels are moved to allow a stage area and space for rows of seating and dancing. Crafted Beers are available during events for a donation but be prepared to drink from an upside down can so they can add the empties to the 1000 plus opened from the bottom beer can collection on display high up on walls all around on shelves. Come in and say hi to Eddie the owner who is usually here as well as the very helpful staff.The historical building it is located in what used to be one of the tobacco warehouses that many locals worked in. Just east of highway 61 and close to the Main Street shopping area and Driftless Cafe. DBM is also online,at Amazon,Facebook,EBay,shipping daily goodies if you are stuck in the snow,or far away,and will soon have a spanking new website.I guess I kind of like the place,lol,indeed! read more