Garden Wall Bookshop

This is such a cute book shop! There's an incredible selection of new books and classics. There's also a huge variety of locally crafted jewelry, wood workings, art, and more. The owner was so helpful with making recommendations and answering my questions. I felt right at home and could have spent the literal entire day there if that was socially acceptable.

Cozy vibes, great local art and jewelry, and a helpful and kind owner. All in a historic home (The Matts House) with a cool legacy! So glad I shopped here when visiting from out of town!

Super cute bookstore! They have a lot of book options for kids and adults as well as crafts and artwork from local artists and vendors. There's a small, cute place with toys upstairs for littles. I don't love to buy books firsthand, but when I do I will buy from here.

We are newer to the area and I stopped here on a whim with my two small children. This is hands down the best bookstore I have been to. The owner was very helpful and kind. I was able to let my children play in their toy book upstairs while I browsed. They have a great selection of children’s books that are diverse and inclusive. I also loved all the cute gift shop items. They even have chickens, a pup, and two hamsters! I will definitely be stopping back soon!

Selection is poor (mostly oriented towards contemporary fiction and modern sociology), and a lot of the space is dedicated towards miscellaneous merchandise instead of books. Expensive. There are better bookstores in the Madison area for serious book shopping.