Discover your next great read | Browse our latest recommendations
Discover your next great read | Browse our latest recommendations
Discover 14 independent bookstores across 9 cities in Minnesota. From beloved neighborhood shops to iconic literary landmarks, find your next favorite place to browse and discover new books.
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Owned by author Louise Erdrich, specializing in Native American literature.
A magical children's bookstore with live animals, including cats, birds, and chinchillas.
A sprawling Uptown Minneapolis bookstore with one of the finest selections of new and used books in the Upper Midwest. The store's two levels are packed with over 100,000 volumes spanning every genre and interest. A paradise for serious browsers and bargain hunters alike.
A destination bookstore in historic Stillwater on the St. Croix River, drawing visitors with its excellent selection and the charm of Minnesota's oldest city. The store occupies a beautifully preserved Main Street building with creaking hardwood floors. A favorite weekend excursion for Twin Cities book lovers.
A nationally celebrated children's bookstore in Linden Hills where live chickens roam and cats nap on bookshelves. The store is a magical destination that transforms the bookstore experience for young readers. A place where the wild things truly are.
A welcoming general-interest bookstore on Snelling Avenue serving the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood with literary fiction, diverse voices, and strong community ties. The store fills a vital role in a neighborhood that values independent businesses. Where the next chapter always begins.
A unique bookstore founded by celebrated novelist Louise Erdrich, centering Native American literature and art in a space that honors Indigenous traditions and storytelling. The store is a cultural landmark that bridges literary and Native worlds. A sacred space for stories that need telling.
A lakeside bookstore in the charming town of Excelsior on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, combining resort-town charm with sophisticated literary curation. The store draws weekend visitors and year-round residents seeking quality reading. Where lake life meets literary life.
A thoughtfully curated independent bookstore in the college town of Northfield, home to both Carleton and St. Olaf colleges. The store serves a remarkably literary community with selections that reflect deep academic and creative traditions. Where two excellent colleges share one excellent bookstore.
An independent bookstore and bindery in the lake country of northern Minnesota, combining book sales with the craft of bookbinding and paper arts. The store serves the year-round community and summer lake visitors with warmth and expertise. Where the art of the book is celebrated in every form.
A sophisticated downtown St. Paul bookstore with impeccable literary taste and a deep commitment to the art of bookselling. The store occupies a handsome space that reflects its owners' belief that a bookstore should be a place of intellectual beauty. Where every shelf tells a story about what matters.
A thriving independent bookstore in the northeast metro suburb of White Bear Lake, known for its welcoming atmosphere and excellent author events program. The store serves a loyal community of readers who appreciate thoughtful curation and personal service. A suburban literary hub with small-town heart.
A charming used bookstore in the Mississippi River bluff town of Winona, offering an ever-changing selection in a historic downtown setting. The store draws college students, river tourists, and locals seeking affordable reading adventures. A literary treasure in the driftless river valley.
An independent bookstore at the end of the road on Lake Superior's North Shore, serving the Grand Marais arts community and Boundary Waters visitors with a curated selection. The store captures the wild, creative spirit of Minnesota's most remote literary outpost. Where the wilderness meets the written word.
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