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News & Announcements

What's new at Tattooed Dead Trees — programs, policies, and everything in between.

Pop-Up Bakery

Tishalicious Chaos Is Here — Sweet Treats at the Shop

Tishalicious Chaos pop-up bakery logo — a cartoon dinosaur chef holding a cupcake surrounded by cookies and baking chaos

We're thrilled to welcome Tishalicious Chaos as a pop-up bakery right here at Tattooed Dead Trees! Stop in and pair your next great read with something delicious — Tishalicious Chaos brings their sweet, chaotic goodness straight to our shelves. Keep an eye on our events page and Facebook for pop-up dates and what's fresh out of the oven.

Exclusive Retail Partner

We're the Exclusive Retailer for Festive Friends Elves

Festive Friends Elves — a children's book series available exclusively at Tattooed Dead Trees in Clinton, Iowa

Tattooed Dead Trees is the exclusive brick-and-mortar retailer of Festive Friends Elves in the area! Festive Friends Elves is a charming book series for kids — available year round, not just at the holidays. Follow along with these lovable characters through stories that spark imagination any time of year. You won't find them anywhere else locally. Stop in, browse the series, and pick up a copy for the young reader in your life.

Downtown Clinton — Oct 1–31

Window Wars: Vote for Us, Support the Arts

Window Wars — Downtown Clinton Halloween window decorating competition, October 1–31, 2026. Vote for your favorite window by donating to their charity.

We're participating in Downtown Clinton's Window Wars this October! Downtown businesses are decorating their windows for Halloween — and you vote for your favorite by donating to that business's chosen charity. Our charity is the Camanche Fine Arts Boosters. Stop by 512 S 2nd St, check out our window, and if you love what you see, cast your vote with a donation. Voting runs October 1st through October 31st. Every dollar goes directly to supporting the arts in our community.

In Store This October

Pink October — Breast Cancer Awareness Merchandise

Breast cancer awareness merchandise display at Tattooed Dead Trees — pink mugs, tumblers, totes, and ribbon-themed gifts for October

This October, we're going pink. Stop in and browse our breast cancer awareness collection — mugs, tumblers, drinkware, totes, and more, all decked out in pink ribbons and messages of hope. Whether you're shopping for a survivor, a fighter, or yourself, these pieces carry a little extra meaning. Together we fight.

Store Program

Buy It Back Program

Buy It Back Program — Earn 25% of the cover price for most books. Books accepted Saturday and Sunday; credit redeemable any day. Store credit applied to up to 50% of your next order.

Have books you've already read? Bring them in on a Saturday or Sunday and earn store credit toward your next purchase. See the full program details in the graphic above.

Tattooed Dead Trees

An indie bookshop rooted in community, coming to Clinton, Iowa in September 2026.

"Every book is a dead tree with a story to tell."

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512 S 2nd St, Clinton, Iowa

Opening September 8, 2026

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