The Great Alone
The #1 New York Times bestseller from Kristin Hannah. Read by acclaimed narrator Julia Whelan. Alaska, 1974 — unpredictable and untamed — for a family in crisis, the…
Empire Bookshop
Welcome
Grab a coffee. Find your next great read. Stay awhile.
Exposed brick, warm wood floors, and shelves of stories—Empire Bookshop is a cozy corner of town connected to Coco’s Coffee Shop. Browse a while, settle into a chair, and start chapter one right here.
Browse
Sections We Carry
When you walk in, here’s a quick sense of the shelves and what you’ll find.
Best Sellers
Current hits across genres—great for gifts and book clubs.
General Fiction
Literary & contemporary stories for every kind of reader.
Romance
From slow-burn to swoon-worthy—comfort reads with heart.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Epic worlds, speculative tales, and magical adventures.
Mystery & Thriller
Page-turners, twisty plots, and cozy mysteries.
Staff Picks
Our team’s favorites—ask us what we loved and why.
Non-Fiction
History, science, culture, and sharp new ideas.
Used Books
Bargain treasures and well-loved classics.
Young Adult
Coming-of-age, fantasy, and contemporary favorites.
Children
Picture books to middle-grade—librarian-approved picks.
Community
Empire Bookshop Book Club: The Frozen River
by Ariel Lawhon
Tuesday, January 20 • 5:30–7:00 PM
Buy the book through Bookshop.org or in-store, then stop by the shop to reserve your seat — spaces are limited. A book purchase or small event fee is required to reserve a spot.
Book Club
Online Shelves
Curated Lists
Order online while still supporting Empire Bookshop.
Audiobooks
Listen with Libro.fm
Support Empire Bookshop when you buy audiobooks — same great stories, now in your ears.
Nineteen Minutes
Jodi Picoult’s riveting novel about the aftermath of a small-town tragedy and the lives it fractures in Sterling, New Hampshire…
Remarkably Bright Creatures
A charming, big-hearted novel — a Read With Jenna pick — for fans of A Man Called Ove; a story of connection, grief, and unexpected friendship…
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
A darkly romantic fantasy about a young woman cursed to be forgotten — featuring an unforgettable performance by Julia Whelan…
The Conditions of Will
A fresh family drama with a dose of romance and a twist of mystery — by the author of the Magnolia Parks universe and the Never series…
Sip & Read
Coco’s Coffee Shop × Empire Bookshop
Nothing pairs better with a plot twist than your favorite latte. We share our space with Coco’s Coffee Shop—fueling book clubs, author nights, and quiet afternoons with warm drinks and good company.
Inside the Shop
Step Into the Space
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Find Us & Plan Your Stay
Park nearby, grab a drink at Coco’s, and make yourself at home among the stacks.
Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Address: 100 W 3rd St, Kewanee, IL 61443
Phone: (309) 761-8039