Pearl Street Books is a beautiful, charming, and magical bookstore located in the historic downtown of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is a fairly large store with a wide selection of new and used books at great prices. The bookstore is connected to a cozy coffee shop, making it a perfect destination for book lovers. Inside, customers will find tall shelves reaching to the ceiling, creating a captivating atmosphere. The store also has a cozy attic area with comfortable chairs for reading. Customers praise the store's staff recommendations, award-winning titles, and diverse collection, including banned or challenged books. The owner's passion for making reading accessible is evident, and the store's unique vibe sets it apart from larger chain bookstores.
Lovely space with a decent selection. Lots of personalized (and delightful) notes and book recommendations along the shelves.
May 2026
Great book store. Clean and well organized. On the expensive side for used books. We always buy a few books anyways. Nice employees.
April 2026
maybe my favorite bookstore i've been to? wide selection, plenty i wasn't interested in but i found some classics, some philosophy, some medieval literature all for cheap. & a beautiful store!
