Novel Ideas is a family owned independent bookstore located in downtown Baileys Harbor, Door County Wisconsin. Find a wide selection of new books for children & adults, magazines, fun games, and great toys.
We carry the largest supply of local and visiting artists' music CD's in Door County. We also now have a great variety of music supplies!We offer a variety of customer services including:
- Gift registries for holidays, birthdays, baby showers, teachers and more
- Special orders
- Book Club Discounts
- Customer loyalty program
- Author signings and other special events
We're open year round : Now on Winter Hours - OPEN Monday through Saturday at 10am. CLOSED SUNDAYS.
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- Friday, Feb. 10 at 1:00pm - Join us at Novel Ideas to celebrate Door County's Big Read!
When she was only twenty-three this, Carson McCuller's first novel, created a literary sensation. She is very special, one of America's superlative writers who conjures up a vision of existence as terrible as it is real, who takes us on shattering voyages into the depths of the spiritual isolation that underlies the human condition.
We will be discussing The Heart is A Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
- NOW AVAILABLE - very limited SIGNED copies!! Inheritance by Christopher Paolini.
The End is Here! After an eagerly anticipated wait, the conclusion to the worldwide bestselling Inheritance cycle is now available.
- Signed copies available of local author Bob McCurdy's first novel Starting Over.
A thrilling mystery set in Door County!
- NOW AVAILABLE - The Perfect Book Gift Guide!
If you haven't received your catalog yet, you can pick it up at Novel Ideas or call us at 920-839-1333 and we will mail it to you.
This catalog from Midwest Booksellers Association includes Choice Award Winners for 2011 and a coupon for 10% off any one book in the catalog.
- Signed copies still available! Local author Gregg E. Powell and illustrator Corinne Lea visited Novel Ideas in September to sign their new children's book GOOBADABERS.
A fun and original story for all ages with beautiful and colorful illustrations. Corinne also painted the beautiful murals at our store!
- Pre-order Janet Evanovich's latest Stephanie Plum adventure Explosive Eighteen available November 22! Contact us at 920-839-1300 to place your order.
Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum's life is set to blow sky high when international murder hits dangerously close to home.
- A great gift - the Door County 2012 calendar!
A great monthly calendar with beautiful scenes from across the entire County of Door!
- The new Door County book by Gayle Soucek Door County Tales: Shipwrecks, Cherries and Goats on the Roof available now!
Befitting its role as Wisconsin's thumb, Door County has its own unique pulse!
Door County is the idyllic paradise 'north of the tension line'. It is also the 'Door of the Dead', which some historians blame for more shipwrecks than any other body of fresh water in the world. The variety of nature's splendors and terrors is matched by the cast of characters that has risen up among them. In Door County Tales, these characters are given free reign, which seems only proper in a place where one might walk out of a restaurant and see goats grazing on the roof.
- Signed books available from Mary Bergin, author of Sidetracked in the Midwest: A Green Guide for Travelers.
Mary shares unusual, fun, eccentric, and green nooks and crannies throughout the Midwest. The eclectic mix of content includes low-budget to luxury eco-aware projects in rural areas and cities.
We were excited to have Mary back at Novel Ideas in May to discuss her newest book! She's also author of Sidtracked in Wisconsin and Hungry for Wisconsin. - Brian Freeman's The Bone House is still available!
Brian's latest thriller is set in Door County! Check out page 221 for a shout out to Novel Ideas' infamous bookwoman - Michelle Palmer.
"BONE HOUSE is a psychological thriller at its very best....Freeman is a master at cliff-hangers which will leave readers anxiously moving on from almost every chapter...To say that this is a novel full of surprises would be an understatement. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
– I Love a Mystery
- Great Gifts for all ages! We have great gift books, greeting cards and other gift items for every special occassion. A book is a gift you can open again and again!
- New Book Section for Books for Soldiers - Novel Ideas now has a used book section and all proceeds will be donated to Books for Soldiers! You can also buy a new book requested by soldiers that we will ship to them on your behalf. OR give a special gift by donating in a friend or family member's name. Find out more about Books for Soldiers on our Events page.
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Remember and Support Our Troops!
Thank you for your continuing support of our ongoing 'Books for Soldiers' program. Your monetary donations support shipping of books to soldiers stationed overseas.
Find out more about Books for Soldiers on our Events page.
Click here to find out more about Mary's travel adventures at her website.
Click here to find out more about Brian and his novels.
Click here or on our 'Events' Bookmark for more details.
Enjoy the quiet side in Baileys Harbor! Stop in to check out our new selection of books, toys and games for the season. We have great gift ideas for every occasion. And lots of Door County books & gifts - and directions to Cana Island Lighthouse!
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We're open year round - Now on Winter Hours - OPEN Monday through Saturday at 10am. CLOSED SUNDAYS. |
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