Proudly serving Hastings, Nebraska

Every shelf holds a story —
and your next favorite one is waiting.

We're the bookstore your neighbors recommend, the gift shop where you actually find what you're looking for, and the corner of North Hastings Avenue that feels like a good idea. Come browse. Stay a while.

Find Your Way Here Explore Our Collections

233 N Hastings Ave Ste 210

(402) 463-1249

Warm interior of Books And Things with bookshelves and soft lighting

A curated selection of books and gifts on a wooden shelf

200+

Titles Shipped
to Local Readers

The storefront of Books And Things on North Hastings Avenue

Our Story

A shop built for people
who love to read — and
people who haven't decided yet.

Books And Things opened its doors on North Hastings Avenue with a simple conviction: a bookstore should feel like a place you're glad to visit. Not a warehouse of boxes, not a digital afterthought — a real shop with real shelves, real recommendations, and real conversations.

We stock what we'd stock for our own families: carefully chosen fiction and nonfiction, locally relevant titles, thoughtful gifts for every occasion, and the kind of surprises you find when someone who actually reads picks your next read.

Hand-Picked Selections

Every title on our shelves earned its place.

Local & Community-Focused

Rooted in Hastings, proud of our neighbors.

Gifts Worth Giving

Curated finds for every person on your list.

What We Carry

Something for every kind of reader —
and every kind of gift-giver.

From bestsellers you've been hearing about to quiet literary gems your friends will thank you for, our shelves are organized around what matters to real people.

Fiction section with colorful book spines

Fiction & Bestsellers

Current favorites, award winners, and the novels your book club will argue about. We rotate our display weekly so there's always something new to discover.

Nonfiction & Local Interest

History, memoir, science, and titles that speak to the Central Nebraska experience. If it's about this corner of the world, we probably have it.

Family Favorite

Children's & Young Reader

Board books, picture books, middle-grade adventures, and YA for the readers who haven't found their genre yet. We help match the book to the child.

Gifts & Curiosities

Stationery, candles, local artisan goods, and the little things that make a gift feel thoughtful. If you're stuck on what to buy, we'll help you figure it out.

More Than a Store

We're part of the town,
not just a address in it.

Books And Things isn't a chain with a mission statement. We're a shop that shows up — for school readings, community events, and the quiet moments when someone walks in needing exactly the right book at exactly the right time.

Author readings and book events
Children's story hours and reading programs
Special orders and gift wrapping
Local author support and spotlight shelf

A book reading event with attendees in the shop

Children gathered for a story time session

Find Us

Come say hello.

We're located on North Hastings Avenue in the heart of town. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Address

233 N Hastings Ave Ste 210
Hastings, NE 68901

Phone

(402) 463-1249

Email

info@booksandthingsnebraska.com

Hours

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: Closed