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    Galena Book & Paper

    3.7 (15 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Aesha E.

    Independent bookstores are great! Galena Books & Paper is a spacious bookstore with a solid collection for a smaller store. They had a nice selection of Galena/Illinois history, in addition to newer/popular fiction and nonfiction. They had a small display highlighting some books that would be good to read and redolent upon in light of Juneteenth this weekend. They had a nice children's section as well, a little secluded area in the back with toys and books to amuse little ones. They also sell stationery items, which I'm sure you'd expect from a store with this name. They have funky paperclips, notepads, writing implements, lots of greeting cards... they even had some aprons and cloth napkins when I was here. So you may be able to find gifts for folks with many different interests. There's a small step up to enter. Most folks could probably clear it--it's maybe an inch or two--but just as an FYI, it is not level.

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    Grant S.

    We have thoroughly enjoyed having Galena Book & Paper in downtown Galena. Whenever we are in town, it is a must on our Main Street shopping adventures! Galena Book & Paper has such an eclectic and diverse selection of books, greeting cards/stationary, and other reading/writing supply needs. The fun and creative selection and displays create a welcoming and wonderful bookstore meandering atmosphere. I could spend an hour just wandering and discovering new books that I want to read! We always find fun stationary and card sets when we visit. This time we were enamored by a postcard box set of painted Bookstore storefronts from around the world. So cool! We are excited to start using the postcards to communicate with friends and family! Earlier in the day, I had been reading about an awesome history book about indigenous American tribes before colonialism. I had a suspicion that if any book would have it in stock, it would be Galena Book & Paper because they always have such a great selection, especially in nonfiction! Sure enough, there was '1491' right on the shelf! It was so fortuitous I HAD to purchase it! Furthermore, prices are reasonable, the store is bright, open, and clean, and the owner is always friendly. The cherry on top is that Galena Book & Paper takes COVID safety seriously, so we always feel safe when we visit. Thank you, Galena Book & Paper, for an excellent bookstore and customer service experience every time! See you next time we are in town!

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    6 months ago

    Lovely store with an interesting selection of books and paper products. Knowledgeable and pleasant staff. A totally pleasant experience.

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    9 months ago

    an unfortunate establishment. staff member was incredibly rude to my daughter and me. will not return

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    I absolutely love their nonfiction collection - so many great books, and books that I know I will enjoy reading.

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    Cute, clean store. It's nice to find a place to purchase a used book with little wear. I found the…read moreemployees to be very helpful and kind. Keeping in mind it is a used store so the selection can be limited, I thought they had many books and authors to choose from. They also carry games, puzzles, CDs and records.

    My review is as a Seller but as you have to wait while they make you and offer, I've browsed the…read moreinventory and seen the prices. All in all it is the same problem that has ruined "thrifting." Cheaper than new - obviously. But a new book at $12.99 is selling for like $8.99. Better to shop goodwill bins as books are some of the last affordable things at thrift stores. As a seller I took $70 for a collection of about 200 quality dvds. sold individually on eBay or Amazon if I had the time probably $500-1000. Same with the books. I have gotten $50 for a case of 100/150 best selling hardbacks. You never know as one time I brought in quality mint condition coffee table books - my offer for the lot of 50... $2. So I don't know what the deal is but the worst thing is they don't return your books. Some they take and will throw away or donate because the don't want to offend. I wish I had the option to take the books they knew they were gonna trash. All in all, they are only game in town u nless you want to do this full time. And I see them taking advantage. But that's our America. Read they are private family owned. Interesting.

    Galena Book & Paper - bookstores - Updated July 2026

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