Bluestem Books

I'm convinced there is a book here for everyone. There were so many rooms and walls filled with books. It had that wonderful old paper smell and there was an adorable, friendly puppy dog. The staff were very nice and fun to talk to. I will definitely be coming back!!

I found it. I found my favorite bookstore in the country.
I’ve been to hundreds of bookstores as an avid traveler. I was in Lincoln for two days and had to pop into Bluestem. The inventory is unbelievable. Beautiful editions of all your favorite novels, a truly impressive collection of historical non-fiction and military related non-fiction. A great nature and outdoor section with some interesting rare, oddball titles, and a very under appreciated section on Indian histories. The most mind boggling part: it’s incredibly affordable. All bookstores should strive to be Blue Stem. My brother and I walked out with nearly more than we could carry. I rank it #1 in the nation just above John King in Detroit.
Can’t wait to be back!

Amazing bookstore. Fun little nooks and crannys filled with books. Every bookstore should be like that!

Gorgeous bookstore! Just the right vibe! Great selection of books! I mostly browsed history, military history, firearms, fishing and children’s books. A huge selection of each and great prices.

Best used bookstore I have been in in a long time!!! They have tons of older books and a large shelf of $1 books! Definitely worth stopping in!

Amazing. Loved the feel of this place - staff was great - dog was extremely well mannered - and it was stacked full of books from floor to ceiling all well priced. Could truly spend hours there. Already looking forward to going back 📚💜

Nice selection of all genres, loved the atmosphere!

Very clean, tidy and orderly. Many cute, small rooms full of books. Everything is meticulously labeled and easy to find. There is a very sweet little dog in the store as well.

Never had a bad time here. Books are always cheap and the staff super friendly.

Both my wife and I went here looking for different books - she got hers, I didn't. Still you gotta love a place where you ask about a book and the owner tells you immediately which room to go to, which section of the room and the place on the shelf where the book might be found. This is a dream of a book store.

Best bookstore in Lincoln. Many Nebraska authors and a surprising number of new and first edition books. I've found the prices tend to be more reasonable than other area bookstores. If you are looking for a special book or a want a really nice copy this is the place. If you want to look through a nicely organized store and pick up an affordable copy of something you're interested in, this is also the place.

It was a very pleasant experience. I loved the warm cozy atmosphere. The visit service and street are also very kind and helpful. Whole I do Admit the store is rather small and crampt, but on my personal opinion the pros outway the cons. And they was A VERY ADORABLE dog.

Wonderful book store. Good feel good service good prices.

Don't forget change for parking meters. Large used book store. Quaint & tidy & reasonably priced. A downtown treasure! Visit the dog who often "works" there. Childrens nook has a $1 book bin. Prices go up from there. They even have Spanish language kids books!

Wonderful selection of classics, literature and good fiction. Wide selection of non- fiction topics. Nice section of rare books. Owners are knowledgeable about books and helpful.

Such a cute little shop. They offer a wide selection and are very organized. Plus, there's a dog that likes to hang around! It is always an enjoyable experience when I go to find a book.

Always love visiting here. The owners are wonderful to visit with especially about native authors. A great selection of books as well!

If I could rate this store higher, I would. From the knowledgeable staff/owner, to the vast array of books, to the sweet dog. If you love books, you will adore this place

Has a huge selection of books for any avid reader. This is a hidden gem located near downtown.

I contacted Scott concerning a copy of a Nebraska Sate Historical Society Journal. He took the time to check his inventory and give me a call back. No book, but I appreciated the effort and if I make a purchase in the future I know where I’ll go.