River Lights is Dubuque’s locally owned independent bookstore. A destination for independent thinkers.

On June 1st, 2007, River Lights Bookstore opened in a beautifully renovated historic downtown building at 1098 Main Street. The wooden floors and tin ceilings of this 1870’s building offer an inviting atmosphere in which to browse or connect with fellow booklovers.

River Lights is 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, just happens to be on the shelf waiting. We are sure to have something you will enjoy.