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Foxtail Books

5.0Google rating(32 reviews)
Foxtail Books
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Known For

Thoughtfully curated shelves in a genuinely inviting bookshop space

Foxtail Books earns its five-star standing through a bright & airy space that makes browsing feel like leisure rather than errand-running. The curation here reflects someone who actually reads, and that specificity is immediately felt.

🕐Best time to visit: Sunday afternoons with no particular agenda

290 N Main St Ste 1, Mountain Home, ID 83647, USA

Our Take

Foxtail Books runs on the rare currency of a staff that actually reads everything they recommend, which gives even a quick visit the feeling of a genuine literary conversation. It's a charming, trustworthy find — the kind of bookshop that makes you leave with more than you planned.

The Vibe

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Downtown

290 N Main St Ste 1, Mountain Home, ID 83647, USA

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