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Books and puzzles from a little off planet
New and bargain books on witchcraft, myth, horror, fantasy and sci-fi, plus jigsaw puzzles and games. Shipped from Iowa, with our Pleasant Hill store opening September 2026.
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Witchcraft, Magic & SpiritFolk magic, herbs, grimoires · 8 items
Myths, Monsters & LegendsBeasts, fairy folk, the cosmos · 3 items
Horror & the SupernaturalHaunted, cursed, delightfully dark · 3 items
Fantasy & Speculative FictionOther worlds and cozy mysteries · 4 items
Jigsaw Puzzles75 to 1000 pieces of wonder · 15 items
Games, Gifts & Activity BooksBoard games, coloring, gifts · 7 items
Puzzle spotlight
Monsters, myths and one very cosmic cat
From glow-in-the-dark haunted houses to 1000 pieces of Norse mythology, our puzzle table leans a little strange. Trick or Treat Studios horror classics, Galison, Paperblanks, Mudpuppy and more.
All jigsaw puzzles
From our founder
Hungry For Mars? Here's Your Menu!
Bill Claman, Air Force Desert Storm veteran and the founder of Off Planet, wrote the book on what we will actually eat on Mars: how it gets grown, cooked and served a very long way from Iowa.
It is also the spirit of this shop. Curious, a little cosmic, and happy to talk your ear off about the strange stuff.
Opening September 2026
Visit us in Pleasant Hill, Iowa
A real, walk-in store full of books, puzzles and games. Come browse the shelves, grab a puzzle for the weekend, and say hi.
Address and hours: [CONFIRM WITH OWNER]
Plan your visitQuestions, answered
How much is shipping?
Books ship by USPS Media Mail, the most affordable way to send books, and puzzles and games ship by USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail. Live rates are calculated at checkout based on your address and cart. Free shipping threshold: [CONFIRM WITH OWNER].
Do you have a physical store?
Yes. Off Planet Books & Puzzles is opening a retail store in Pleasant Hill, Iowa in September 2026. Street address and hours: [CONFIRM WITH OWNER]. Until then, everything ships from Iowa.
What kind of books do you carry?
New and bargain books on witchcraft and magic, mythology and folklore, horror and the supernatural, fantasy, science fiction and mystery, plus activity and coloring books.
Do you sell jigsaw puzzles?
Yes, lots of them. Brands we carry include Ravensburger, Educa, Springbok, Sunsout, Eurographics, Heye, Galison, Trick or Treat Studios and Mudpuppy, from 75 piece kids puzzles to 1000 piece challenges.
Can I submit my book as an independent author?
Yes. Our Featured Author program promotes independent authors writing about space, aliens, ghosts, witches, cryptids, vampires, Middle-earth and similar worlds. Email books@OffPlanetBooks.com to submit.
Are remainder books new?
Yes. Remainder books are new, unread copies from publisher overstock. They are often marked with a small dot or line on the page edges, and they sell at a discount.