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Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA

Beaverdale Books

Heads up: Books only. They don't review or individually promote local authors.

Neighborhood indie bookstore since 2006, with an Iowa Author section of 500+ writers.

Location
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA
Address
2629 Beaver Avenue, Ste. 1, Des Moines, IA 50310
Pitch method
Form, In person, Email
Terms
Consignment: the store keeps 40% of retail. Paid quarterly. Unsold items are flagged after 12 months and must be picked up within two weeks (per their page, checked 2026-11-03).
Buying model
Consignment
Carries
Books
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-11-03

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