Mystery To Me, an independent bookstore

We are a small, carefully curated, general bookstore with a fantastic selection of mystery. Check out the NYT bestsellers, our wonderful children's section, and more!

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It's more than Mystery to Me...

We specialize in mystery, yet we have so much more. Check out our selection of New York Times bestsellers, new releases, a delightful children's section, literary fiction, selected non-fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and poetry.

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staff picks

Shoot the Bastards

$15.99

Starless Sea: A Novel

$28.95

Penny and Her Sled

$14.99

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, November 14th

Striding Lines at Middleton Public Library

Sunday, November 17th

Author Visit: Jon Etter -- cancelled. Please stay tuned for an update!

Wednesday, November 20th

Mystery to Me Book Club

About the Store

Store Hours and Location

Location: 1863 Monroe Street, Madison, Wisconsin (across from Trader Joe's)

Phone: 608-283-9332

Monroe Street metered parking or 2-hour free parking on side streets.

The metered parking lot immediately across from the store is city parking (not Trader Joes)!

There is also a metered parking lot next to the Monroe Street Branch of the Madison Publich Library.

If you're concerned about parking, please give us a call! We'll do our best to help.

Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10 am to 7 pm

Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Open later for special events!

Open 24/7 online! We have all of our inventory available to you to search and/or to purchase on-line. We also have the database of one of our distributors available and you'll be able to see if the book you're looking for is on our shelves or available for special ordering. Special Orders generally take 2-3 days to arrive.

Mystery To Me, an independent bookstore