Some places sell coffee, some sell books, and a rare few manage to caffeinate your brain and your reading list at the exact same time.
Plain Talk Books & Coffee in Des Moines is one of those wonderfully specific spots that feels like it was dreamed up by someone who believed sandwiches should come with plot twists and espresso should be served beside old paperbacks.
This bookstore cafe has built a loyal following with its cozy atmosphere, literary menu names, friendly service, and shelves that invite lingering…