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MN Book Stores you need to check out
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items From Romance-only to Indigenous-owned, Minnesota is host to many amazing and unique bookshops! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and spend a day perusing the shelves of these incredible, independent shops.
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A romance bookshop with a great selection of indies, including fantasy, contemporary and LGBTQ books! The owners and staff are so kind and always down to yap about books and they host amazing author events and book clubs.
Tropes & Trifles
Black Garnet Books has an incredible selection of books and champions marginalized voices. They also have a great selection of local art, puzzles and reading/writing accessories. They are a community hub and feature author events and book clubs!
Black Garnet Books
Located in Northeast, Inkwell has such cool and hip vibes. Featuring a fantastic coffee shop and cozy couches, I often come here and post up reading my recent purchases with a latte and vibing to their playlist! They also have a canine store mascot- ...
Inkwell Booksellers Company
Stepping into Acorn was like stepping into a treehouse filled with my favorite things- books! It was set up so cute and had comfy seating all around. This would be a fantastic bookshop to take a kiddo with as they have a super cute play area!
Acorn Bookshop
Hear me out- it’s a bit chaotic in here, in my opinion. BUT!! I have found such treasures, including signed copies and have not left empty handed. Staff is kind and helpful and it’s a vibrant bookshop!
Moon Palace Books
Comma is a quaint, cozy and welcoming bookshop with a thoughtfully curated selection. My favorite thing about this shop is their emphasis on community and the work they do- it’s truly a place I feel my purchases make an impact.
Comma, a bookshop
Ok this is another spot that’s a little overwhelming for me- but the benefit of that is that they have a great selection! It’s also very chill inside and the staff is friendly! They host incredible events so keep an eye on their calendar!
Magers & Quinn Booksellers
Bill Hill Books is bright, cheerful and lovely bookshop with a couple of furry assistants! I love the vibe of this shop and feel so calm browsing and perusing!
Big Hill Books
There is so much to see and explore at Birchbark! They have a beautiful collection of Native art, books and culture that was selected with care. They have spots for kids to play and feel comfortable and staff is so helpful!
Birchbark Books & Native Arts
Much like its name implies, Wild Rumpus is quirky, playful and fun! It has an emphasis on children/young adults and fostering literacy. They are have a menagerie in the store featuring cats, chinchillas, birds and more (literally my dream store)!
Wild Rumpus Books