Welcome to MIBA
We are a nonprofit trade association that supports and celebrates locally owned and operated independent bookstores and booksellers throughout a 9+ state portion of the Midwest (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula). We work directly with booksellers and the people who do business with them: publishers, wholesalers, distributors, sales reps, and others allied to the book industry.
Member Spotlight
where else can you read at the bar and drink a cocktail or browse for a book with a coffee in-hand?
Located in Madison, Wi, leopold's Books Bar Caffe is a night owl friendly neighborhood bookstore, bar, and coffee shop Featuring espresso, craft cocktails, wine, beer and a superbly curated bookstore organized by country of origin.
Whether you're diving into a novel or enjoying a beverage with friends, Leopold's is your cozy retreat for book enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike.
Meet Our Board of Directors
