River Lights is Dubuque's locally owned independent bookstore. The kind of shop where the book you've just heard about on NPR, had recommended by a friend, or simply remembered years after reading is on the shelf waiting for you.

Come in for a visit or browse our catalog online for easy ordering. We are sure to have something you will enjoy!

Not every book available on this site is in our store presently, so please call or email us.  We will gladly check our shelves.

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Dave Hoekstra Book Signing

Join us on Friday, June 21st from 5:30 - 7:00 as we hear from Dave Hoekstra, author of The Supper Club Book: A Celebration of Midwestern Tradition.  Mr. Hoekstra will be discussing and signing his book.  Pick up a copy to see regional and local favorites, such as Timmerman's and Moracco.

Where's Waldo in Dubuque?

 
We heard a rumor that an old friend is coming back this summer.  Get ready to find that sneaky character in local businesses again this July!

Erin Eitter-Kono Book Signing

Erin Eitter-Kono will be visiting us on Saturday, July 27th at 1:00 p.m. to discuss and sign her new book, Caterina and the Perfect Party.  Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to meet a great illustrator and pick up another one of her fabulous books.

KOBO EBOOKS FINALLY HERE!