It's cozy season — the perfect time to visit one of Omaha's independent bookstores and comics retailers. So, on your next trip, pack an extra suitcase for the treasures you'll discover at these unique stops.
Legend Comics & Coffee
Looking for one of the best comic stores in the world? Well, Ker-POW! Welcome to Legend Comics & Coffee in Omaha, an Eisner-Award-Winning shop in Benson. Carrying thousands of comics, from classic superheroes and villains to kids selections, mythology to horror. Power up your reading with a caffeinated brew.
Krypton Comics
Like the best superhero tales, Krypton Comics has an inspiring origin story. As a young man, when Dean Phillips visited Pageturner Books (now closed) and asked the owner if he thought it would be feasible to open a comic store one day, the bookshop owner told him to go for it. So Phillips opened Krypton Comics, which offers graphic novels, Pokemon, My Little Pony, Manga, games, action figures and more. Krypton Comics began with a big dream and a little push and is now enjoying its third decade of success.
The Bookworm
A local favorite, The Bookworm is an independent bookstore featuring a vast selection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and children’s books. The Nebraska books section offers the opportunity to support local authors. Brown paper-wrapped advanced reader copies provide a mysterious chance to discover something new. Or ask the well-read, friendly staff for suggestions.
Jackson Street Booksellers
On a cobblestone street in the Old Market, Jackson Street Booksellers offers used and rare books, as well as vintage magazines, postcards and more. The smell of old books makes you feel like you’ve stepped into another world. Browse broad tables piled with art books, history, philosophy, science and popular fiction, or dive into the seemingly endless shelves.
The Wandering Page
Discover Blackstone’s newest cozy nook, The Wandering Page. Sip a latte or cocktail, browse curated reads and settle into a warm, creative space designed for students, book lovers and anyone seeking comfort and connection.
The Next Chapter
The Next Chapter is a warm, inviting atmosphere regardless of the weather. On sunny days, the patio is the perfect escape. The fireplace will warm you up on rainy days as you sip coffee and tuck into the newest “it” novel. Gift items, like tea towels, stuffed animals and candles also make excellent Omaha souvenirs.
Pop Fiction Bookstore
Nestled in the heart of Little Bohemia, Pop Fiction Bookstore is a carefully curated destination elevating women and LGBTQ+ authors. It offers buzzworthy bestsellers and treasures waiting to be unearthed.
Paper Crane Books & Tattoo
Paper Crane Books & Tattoo has all the ink. The newly opened spot is part indie bookstore, part licensed tattoo and piercing studio and all about self-expression.
With your Omaha book tour complete, your luggage is likely bulging with paperbacks, magazines and memorabilia — but look again. We bet you have room to cram in a few more items, or maybe just more fun. Head to VisitOmaha.com to read up on more ideas that spark the imagination.
It's cozy season — the perfect time to visit one of Omaha's independent bookstores and comics retailers. So, on your next trip, pack an extra suitcase for the treasures you'll discover at these unique stops.
Legend Comics & Coffee
Looking for one of the best comic stores in the world? Well, Ker-POW! Welcome to Legend Comics & Coffee in Omaha, an Eisner-Award-Winning shop in Benson. Carrying thousands of comics, from classic superheroes and villains to kids selections, mythology to horror. Power up your reading with a caffeinated brew.
Krypton Comics
Like the best superhero tales, Krypton Comics has an inspiring origin story. As a young man, when Dean Phillips visited Pageturner Books (now closed) and asked the owner if he thought it would be feasible to open a comic store one day, the bookshop owner told him to go for it. So Phillips opened Krypton Comics, which offers graphic novels, Pokemon, My Little Pony, Manga, games, action figures and more. Krypton Comics began with a big dream and a little push and is now enjoying its third decade of success.
The Bookworm
A local favorite, The Bookworm is an independent bookstore featuring a vast selection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and children’s books. The Nebraska books section offers the opportunity to support local authors. Brown paper-wrapped advanced reader copies provide a mysterious chance to discover something new. Or ask the well-read, friendly staff for suggestions.
Jackson Street Booksellers
On a cobblestone street in the Old Market, Jackson Street Booksellers offers used and rare books, as well as vintage magazines, postcards and more. The smell of old books makes you feel like you’ve stepped into another world. Browse broad tables piled with art books, history, philosophy, science and popular fiction, or dive into the seemingly endless shelves.
The Wandering Page
Discover Blackstone’s newest cozy nook, The Wandering Page. Sip a latte or cocktail, browse curated reads and settle into a warm, creative space designed for students, book lovers and anyone seeking comfort and connection.
The Next Chapter
The Next Chapter is a warm, inviting atmosphere regardless of the weather. On sunny days, the patio is the perfect escape. The fireplace will warm you up on rainy days as you sip coffee and tuck into the newest “it” novel. Gift items, like tea towels, stuffed animals and candles also make excellent Omaha souvenirs.
Pop Fiction Bookstore
Nestled in the heart of Little Bohemia, Pop Fiction Bookstore is a carefully curated destination elevating women and LGBTQ+ authors. It offers buzzworthy bestsellers and treasures waiting to be unearthed.
The Book Nook
With locations in Benson, Aksarben Village, Blackstone and Papillion, The Book Nook offers tourists throughout Omaha ample opportunity to pop in and find something new to adore. In addition to new and used books, the stores sell puzzles, t-shirts, games and more.
With your Omaha book tour complete, your luggage is likely bulging with paperbacks, magazines and memorabilia — but look again. We bet you have room to cram in a few more items, or maybe just more fun. Head to VisitOmaha.com to read up on more ideas that spark the imagination.
