If you’re a book fiend, a visit to Renaissance Books is a must. The bookstore boasts an amazing selection that’s sure to impress even the most avid readers. And since it’s a used bookstore, the prices are as phenomenal as the selection. But it’s not just the myriad of books at low prices that makes Renaissance Books a must visit. It’s also the only bookshop of its kind in the U.S. Take a look:

When in search of a good used bookstore, the airport is probably the last place you’d look; however, that’s exactly where you’ll find Renaissance Books.

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More specifically, it’s located in the main terminal (pre-security) of Mitchell International.

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At first glance, it may look like any other bookstore, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

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So, just what makes Renaissance Books so special? Well, when it opened in 1979, it was the only airport-based used bookstore in the world!

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Today, it’s the only one of its kind in the U.S. (There was another used bookstore at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, but it closed in 2017.)

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Its uniqueness is only half of its charm, though. The other half is the store’s incredible inventory. As you peruse the stocked shelves, you’ll find a comprehensive collection of used and new books.

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Though the books are plentiful, the store is relatively well-organized, making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.

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If browsing the vast selection before a flight, be warned – losing track of time and missing the plane is a real possibility.

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For more information, call Renaissance Books at (414) 747-4526. You can also visit the bookstore’s website or Facebook page.

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So, did you know about this unique bookstore? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the only Badger State bookstore that belongs on your bucket list. Read about another here.

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