Books On First

Category:	Book Store
Address:	202 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
Phone:	+1 815-285-2665
Site:	booksonfirst.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–7PM 8AM–9PM 10AM–4PM

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Reviews 29

A Private User

dont bother going to Chicago or Amazon - this place has everything one can seek in a bookstore, plus heart, soul, and intelligence. AND a discount, plus terrific sale books and items. AND great art on the walls (wish I could buy some of it!) First visit, you meet, 2nd visit they greet you by name. I love Books on First - its worth a drive from wherever you are.

Rachel Benn

Books & coffee. Very cute place. I stopped in here to read and relax while I was staying in town for a training. Staff was great - I only had a dollar on me and I would have had to buy more to reach the $5 minimum to use my card. Barista told me not to worry about it. Calm music and cozy.

Brandy Geiger

Every time I visit My family in Dixon I love to stop in here. It seems rare to see those independent bookstores where you can fin a nice little little selection of books, talk with the staff and drink coffee outside with the locals. I really love this place.

stampy 2434

Books on First is an amazing book store. I feel like it is the cornerstore business of modern downtown Dixon. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The coffees and treats for sale are an extra bonus. This is a "must stop" for anyone visiting our city.

Maisha Fink

There is even a quaint little cafe where book readers and lovers nose dive into stories over a cappuccino or latte.Lovely ambiance, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Worth the trip to the neighborhood too.Love Prince street!

Walter Lemmert

Best, most intimate music performance spot in Dixon on a Saturday night. Great Coffee and great Conversation. Center for the intelligentsia (or even people who just think they are smart) in our small part of the world.

Mavrik McMeekan

I have never had a bad experience in books on first. The staff is friendly, happy to see you, and will remember your name after meeting you once. Dixon is lucky to have an establishment as warm as books on first.

Troy Layne

Good people, good books, good coffee. Books On First is a gem and, although there arent many quality small book stores around these days, Dixon is lucky to have this one.

pwent33

Bookstore is unorganized and out dated. I try to spend locally, but this store infringes on my 2nd amendment rights, NO GUN=NO MONEY. I bought books else where.

Nicholas Garman

OK book selection nothing spectacular. Owner doesnt believe in the second amendment and seems to only hire liberal snowflakes. Has coffee but never tastes very good

Emily Fuger

Great coffee. Good book selection. Im still curious as to how an adorable little bookstore like this has succeeded in a town like Dixon, but I like it.

win cowger

A wiser gentleman here was very stern with new when he asked me to go to the back room to work on the computer and stop all of my work in the front.

Jacob Nelson

Overall have had good shopping experiences here. If the book youre looking for is not on the shelf, they are willing to order it for you.

Diana Kelley

In addition to good books, treats, coffee and the amazing smells when you come in; they also sell Melissa and Doug toys among others.

Eric Sedlacek

Great book store. Owners and staff are always willing to order any book and give a personal touch to each experience.

Mark Bressler

Cozy book store with coffee. You are welcome to sit and enjoy entertainment when offered.

Tony M

This review is just to negate Nicholas Garmans review. Get over yourself.