Books-A-Million in Ames is a beautiful store with a wonderful atmosphere, packed full of books in all genres. It offers a large and expansive selection, including bestsellers, fiction, manga, Japanese light novels, timeless classics, bargain books, collectibles, toys, stuffed animals, and gifts. The staff provides amazing and friendly customer service, is very easy to work with, and will help find new books. Prices are equivalent to online retailers, and the membership program offers great deals and savings. It is a good destination for cheap books, knowledge, and entertainment, though very popular books can sometimes run out.
They tore the store apart to find a book for me and were successful. Thank you much!
February 2026
Friendly and helpful staff, with an amazing selection of books!
March 2025
This book store is amazing! I went there because they had a book I couldn’t find in Des Moines. Paul was so friendly and their overall selection of books and discounted prices was so worth my drive! The members club price is even better than B&N! I will be back soon!
