Mystery to Me

Mystery to Me We're a general bookstore with a specific name. Buy local! We can order ANY book! A general bookstore with a very specific name.... we specialize in mystery.
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Lauren is about to be on maternity leave! Here’s her maybe too ambitious TBR for when she’s gone.
09/05/2026

Lauren is about to be on maternity leave! Here’s her maybe too ambitious TBR for when she’s gone.

We are booked & busy this September!! Author events, book clubs, and the annual Monroe Street Festival are all happening...
09/04/2026

We are booked & busy this September!! Author events, book clubs, and the annual Monroe Street Festival are all happening this month — come see us! 💕📚

September is FULL of new releases - this is only a small portion!!
09/02/2026

September is FULL of new releases - this is only a small portion!!

If you ever wondered what the MTM staff were talking about behind the counter this summer (besides books ofc) it was CDS...
09/01/2026

If you ever wondered what the MTM staff were talking about behind the counter this summer (besides books ofc) it was CDS BABY. Hilary recently unearthed a hot pink boom box from her basement, and we’ve been thinking up ways we could make it a part of the bookstore ever since…

ENTER: CD NIGHT 💿 Join us on Friday, Sept 4 for drinks/book browsing/sweet sweet tunes. I’m not saying there will definitely be *NSYNC…yeah no I am indeed saying there will definitely be *NSYNC 🎶 see you there!

Good Morning from Baby’s First Book Club 💕
08/22/2026

Good Morning from Baby’s First Book Club 💕

It’s been a bit since we introduced you to one of our favorite shelves in the store — Oddly Specific Recommendations! Th...
08/20/2026

It’s been a bit since we introduced you to one of our favorite shelves in the store — Oddly Specific Recommendations! These shelves are changing all the time, based on whatever super-specific/niche/goofy theme is on our minds that day (or that someone comes in asking for!) Swipe for a peek at what they’re looking like today — any suggestions for ones we should do next?! 📚

⭐️ 📖 BOOK SLEEVES HAVE ARRIVED!!! 📖 ⭐️ We are absolutely in love with these. Made by hand, with love, and right here in ...
08/15/2026

⭐️ 📖 BOOK SLEEVES HAVE ARRIVED!!! 📖 ⭐️ We are absolutely in love with these. Made by hand, with love, and right here in WI! Perfect for carrying your current bookish delight, some fun pens, and a snack (ya know, the essentials).

Thank you, thank you, thank you Vicki Thom 💜

Dust off those flannel button-downs, friends – FALL is almost here! The Mystery to Me team has spent the summer combing ...
08/13/2026

Dust off those flannel button-downs, friends – FALL is almost here! The Mystery to Me team has spent the summer combing through catalogs, meeting with publishers, and reading advance copies of some of the most exciting books coming out in the fall, and we’ve narrowed it down to the best of the best. The list is STACKED, and it’s time to share it with you!

Join us Friday, August 28 at 6:15 PM to hear about our favorite upcoming releases. All preorders made at the Fall Preview will be 10% off. Tickets are FREE and you can RSVP on our website. We can’t wait to see you!!

Snacks and drinks: 6:00

Program starts: 6:15

Preorders and browsing: 7:15 - 8

What’s better for a rainy day than a new book?
08/11/2026

What’s better for a rainy day than a new book?

Post-It Round Up vol.4 ☀️🕶️
08/07/2026

Post-It Round Up vol.4 ☀️🕶️

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1863 Monroe Street
Madison, WI
53711

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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