Ankeny's new bookstore features thousands of used books and a smattering of new ones | Des Moines Register

Tracy Johnson has opened Walls of Books, 613 N. Ankeny Blvd. in Ankeny.

Walls of Books used bookstore has opened in Ankeny.
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The 2,200-square-foot shop sells used books of all genres for all ages, Johnson said. There is a small selection of new books and a variety of new children’s toys from Melissa and Doug, Fat Brain and Smart Putty.

The store, which is a franchise company out of Georgia, accepts trade-ins of used books for store credit, said Johnson, a former information technology worker. Books range in price from about $1 to $12.97, he said...

Walls of Books is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The shop is closed on Sunday.
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Source: Des Moines Register