Volume J

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Volume J Volume J is a bookbar in Algona, Iowa where great books meet quality conversation.

Enjoy a beverage while relaxing in a cozy space designed for connecting with others!

**Books are available for purchase only**

10/16/2026

Just a few of the fun new arrivals you can now find at Volume J!!

We are open until 8pm tonight!! Stop in, escape the cold weather, grab a glass of w**e + sit down with a new book!

10/14/2026

🔥New Books🔥

The Twisted Tales Book Club pick for November is... Her Last Breath! Copies available in store.Reserve your seat here: h...
10/12/2026

The Twisted Tales Book Club pick for November is... Her Last Breath! Copies available in store.
Reserve your seat here: https://www.volumej.com/bookclubs

About the book:
From the critically acclaimed author of No Exit and The Last Word comes a story of two friends who embark on an ill-fated caving expedition—and the dark truth of what happens deep underground.

After years of excuses, Tess has finally agreed to go caving with her best friend Allie. Their lives have diverged sharply since high school—Allie is a self-made travel influencer, while Tess is a shy (and claustrophobic) legal assistant struggling to pay for law school. Maybe she’s a little jealous of Allie's globe-trotting life. Who wouldn’t be?

As Tess and Allie descend into the depths, they realize they’re not alone. A stranger who claims to be a fellow caver harasses them. Confident, take-no-sh*t Allie insults the guy—and he retaliates. Soon, Tess is trapped inside a narrow crawl space hundreds of feet underground, fighting to stay alive.

Twenty-four hours later, as a hospitalized Tess recounts her harrowing story of survival, the detective interviewing her shares new and shocking secrets about Allie's true past. Together, they begin to suspect the brutal attack wasn’t so random after all.

Who was Allie, really? Why did this man target them? And did Tess really leave the danger behind when she escaped the cave?

📖 A book club you won’t want to miss! 🤎Join us at Volume J on October 23 at 6 PM for an evening all about The Homecoming...
10/12/2026

📖 A book club you won’t want to miss! 🤎

Join us at Volume J on October 23 at 6 PM for an evening all about The Homecoming — with the local author who wrote it joining us in person! ✨

We’ll chat about the book, share our thoughts, ask questions, and get the chance to hear directly from Jessica Freeburg about the story and her writing.

Haven’t started reading yet? No worries! Copies of The Homecoming are available in store at Volume J for you to pick up before the event.

Come ready to talk books, meet the author, and enjoy a fun night with fellow readers! 🤎

See you tonight for monthly book club! We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Colleen Hoover’s “Verity”!

10/10/2026

Congratulations Bridget on being the grand prize winner!!

HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT 🎄❄️🎁⛸️🔔Volume J is joining tons of other local businesses in Bloom Floral’s annual Holiday Shopping Ni...
10/10/2026

HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT 🎄❄️🎁⛸️🔔

Volume J is joining tons of other local businesses in Bloom Floral’s annual Holiday Shopping Night Out to give YOU some amazing deals!!

At Volume J you will find:
🎶 Live entertainment
🎁 Great deals on merchandise
🧀 Deliciously festive charcuterie boards
🍷 Cozy mulled w**e
✨ And more 😉

Mark your calendars for November 9th!! Our doors will be open 4pm-9pm. WE CANT WAIT!!!

Volume J is HIRING!!! We are looking for someone who- is at least 18 years old- loves to read- is familiar with social m...
10/09/2026

Volume J is HIRING!!!

We are looking for someone who
- is at least 18 years old
- loves to read
- is familiar with social media + has an eye for capturing the best moment to post
- is available to work Friday evenings + occasional Saturdays
- wants to be a part of a fun, book loving community

If any of these sound like you, APPLY USING THE LINK BELOW!!!

https://www.volumej.com/apply-here

📚✨ Just a few more days to grab your copy of Verity before our monthly book club!Twisted Tales Book Club meets on the 2n...
10/09/2026

📚✨ Just a few more days to grab your copy of Verity before our monthly book club!

Twisted Tales Book Club meets on the 2nd Monday of every month, and we’d love for you to join us!

Open Noon-8PM today and 9-3PM tomorrow if you need a copy😄

https://www.volumej.com/twisted-tales-book-club

Save the date, book lovers!We’re hosting a very special book club at Volume J on October 23 at 6 PM — and this one comes...
10/08/2026

Save the date, book lovers!

We’re hosting a very special book club at Volume J on October 23 at 6 PM — and this one comes with a pretty exciting guest… the author herself! 🤎

We’ll be reading The Homecoming, written by a local author, Jessica Freeburg, and gathering together to talk about the story, share our favorite thoughts and moments, and ask Jessica all the questions we’ve been thinking about while reading.

Haven’t picked up your copy yet? We have The Homecoming available in store at Volume J so you can grab one and read along with us! https://www.volumej.com/events

Grab your book, invite a friend, and come join us for a night of good conversation about a great book! 📖🤎

We will still be having our monthly book club on October 12th! We can’t wait to talk all about Verity with you then!

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112 N Phillips Street
Algona, IA
50511

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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