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Alaska

Book shopping in Alaska

  1. A

    UAF Bookstore

    Next door to the Wood Center is the Constitution Hall, where territorial delegates drafted the constitution for statehood. Now it houses the UAF Bookstore which sells highbrow texts plus Alaskan titles.

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  2. B

    Denali Bookstore

    Across from the Denali Visitor Center. It has field guides, topographic maps, coffee-table books, Alaskan literature and park ranger action figures (dig it!).

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  3. C

    Sing Lee Alley Books

    In a former boardinghouse built in 1929, this delightful bookstore has five rooms of books including an impressive selection of Alaska-based material.

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  4. Arctic Blues Coffeeshop

    Right at the airport, has Internet, espresso, some Alaska Native crafts, plus the highly recommended books of locals Nick Jans and Seth Kanter.

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  5. D

    Babbling Book

    Stocks a great selection of Alaska books, cards and calendars while its walls serve as the notice board for Haines' cultural scene.

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  6. E

    Parnassus Books

    Half hidden on Creek St but well worth searching for is this delightful bookstore filled with Alaskan books, cards and local art.

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  7. F

    Gulliver's Books

    Next to Campus Corner Mall, near UAF, this is by far the best bookstore in town, selling new and used books and Alaskan titles.

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  8. G

    Homer Bookstore

    Sells new books to what's obviously a more intellectually demanding market than most - the selection is phenomenal.

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  9. H

    Monk's Rock Coffeehouse & Bookstore

    Weird but cool place with lots of Alaskan titles, Russian Orthodox books and icons and espresso drinks.

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  10. I

    Hearthside Books

    Juneau's best bookstore also has a store in the Nugget Mall in the Valley.

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  12. J

    Skaguay News Depot

    A small bookstore with an excellent selection on the Klondike Gold Rush.

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  13. Alaskana Bookstore

    Huge selection of used and rare, state-related tomes.

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  14. Fireside Books

    New and used books and a good selection of maps.

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  15. K

    Old Harbor Books

    A fine bookstore with a large Alaska section.

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  16. L

    Old Inlet Bookshop

    Has stacks and stacks of quality used books.

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