Copper Cat Books opened December 2017 and is the only independent book store in Henderson, Nevada. On December 9, 2024, we celebrated the 7th anniversary of our grand opening.

We are primarily a used books store; but also carry new titles ...releases we think our customers will especially enjoy. We also sell gift items, gift certificates and book reading accessories for readers of all ages.....and some fun items; music boxes, some jewelry items, cool pillows....(yes, I know some oddities for a book store, but I am a bit odd).

Owning and operating a book store has been a “want to do” of ours for a number of years. We established and operated small businesses in the past and to try to make this dream to come true, we looked at buying local and out of the area book stores. Those didn't work out so we decided to "just do it" and found space we could really "make our own" and here we are!!

Once we made a decision to move forward with Copper Cat Books, we realized the books we accumulated personally were not enough to "stock the shelves"! A search for interesting and diverse books in print began.

We acquired thousands of printed books and material through the purchase of the libraries of two collectors with very different personal tastes. Our inventory reflects this and is a super diverse mix, plus the occasional library of those downsizing.

We continue to go through and inventory books obtained from the estate of Barry Page. We bought one large lot from Mr. Page's closed bookstore (storage) for our start-up in 2017 and then, two more units a couple of years apart. We now have more books from this great gentleman to go through;

may he Rest in Peace.

After looking at lots of different areas in the Las Vegas Valley, we thought, that since the area near our home was not served by a bookstore, why not fill that gap and even stay close to home!  So we are located at Amador Plaza across the street from  the United States Post Office on Horizon Ridge Parkway. (We are between Arroyo Grande and Valle Verde).

Our thought is to provide a constantly changing inventory for customers.  For every box of books we sell we pull inventory from our warehouse to replenish.  Our slogan:  "Not a curiosity shop, but a shop for the curious" reflects our changing inventory and decor (which we update seasonally).  With the wide variety of books we are sure to have something you cannot leave without!  In the event you do not find something you need during your visit, come back again as our inventory changes when books are sold (and of course, if we score a great new bunch of inventory).  If we still don't have what you are looking for, provide your contact info and we can keep an eye out as we bring new inventory in and let you know when your book becomes available.

One of our services is our "Wish List";  looking for a specific book that we do not have, let us know and we will find a copy for you based on the format, condition and printing you share with us.

In school and have up and coming reading list books you need?   Let us know as soon as you have the list and we will get some copies in for you and your classmates.

This is not a large chain store where we have many copies of the same new books. Much of our inventory could be one-offs and maybe even something hard to find so if see a book you think you might want, think seriously about purchasing it; because once it is sold from our inventory we may not have another for a long time or ever (and we do accept deposits and payments over time if you are wanting a more pricey book).

Our intent is to not only have a store full of books, related items and just cool stuff, but to have a welcoming atmosphere. We hope we have created an inviting spot where you want to come to see what we have today and socialize with us or fellow customers.  We have places for you to sit and read to check out an interesting book before you buy it.

With sitting areas around the store, you should easily find a nook to sit and "test drive" a book.

We offer gift and accessory items for readers and non-readers alike, reading glasses, bookmarks, magnets, postcards, tote bags, and a selection of  inexpensive but fun and pretty jewelry.

Not to mention Wands, (replicas of course, not originals from Olivander's) used by those in the Harry Potter Movies,  we also have figurines of some of those same characters.