I stop in here semi-frequently, sometimes it's just fun to look and occasionally I will trade…read morethings in - it always feels like a scam but where else would I get cash monies for all my goodies at once? Easier to sell in person versus online. Half Price is always a great place for gifts! I love that you get coupons for the year if you shop near/around black Friday too. Staff is usually pretty friendly and they seem to get along.

Timely, courteous, thorough. Good prices - and I do shop around. Does that "extra effort" search…read morewithout being asked. My first choice when I'm seeking a book or AV item , record or film.

Love, love, love this Black owned book shop. It's located on University, near Master Noodle…read more Parking is in the back, down the alley. I pre-ordered a book by one of my favorite authors. It came with a nice book mark and was a signed copy. I browsed the store while vibing to the awesome playlist. This location offers a walking club on the weekends, a book club and exclusive events with authors. If you're in the area, I'd recommend stopping by.

Love Black Garnet! A great variety of curated books of all genres spotlighting BIPOC authors. We've…read moremade a few orders for books that weren't available in store and those have come in pretty quickly. Prices are comparable to the big box stores and you get to support a local business. Booksellers are always helpful and friendly. Loved going to the book club meetings- hoping to go more in the new year.

This was my 19th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. Parking was tight, with limited street…read moreparking available. The store is located on the second floor. It's a used bookstore with more than 40,000 books; so prepare to spend at least an hour (if not an afternoon) perusing the bookshelves. It's easy to get lost in the stacks here, as there are LOTS of hallways and a labyrinth of rooms. There is a room for small gatherings, a rare book room, and an alcove to tuck away with a book. One window in the store has a bit of nostalgia as it overlooks Bob Dylan's old apartment (and is now the Loring Bar). If you love a used bookstore and a historic site, this place is worth a visit.

Any used bookstore near a university is bound to be worth a couple hours of browsing and the Book…read moreHouse is no exception. It's got good prices and an impressive variety, lots of scholarly books. I love the atmosphere here, and the restaurant downstairs is pretty good too.

We popped in for a moment while passing time to hop on the lightrail…read more First you have to be let in as in someone has to come unlock the door. When you walk in it's jammed back with books, which is amazing to see. We only had time to browse the main room but I seen signs mentioning that there was more on the other floors. They had a large comic selection right when you walk in that's about all I checked out. I definitely want to come back and check out more! Looks like a place you can definitely spend time browsing.

This was my 7th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. This place is huge, with three floors,…read moreand you could browse here for hours if so inclined. It is an eclectic mix of over 100,000 books on every genre from books to comics to magazines. It was nostalgic to see a complete collection of Nancy Drew books, a series I read as a child. They also had a large area devoted to comics in the front of the store. If you seek used or rare books, this is the top choice to come in the area. The door is locked and you need staff to let you inside the store. There is a shared parking lot behind the store, which was very much appreciated.

They always have such a wonderful assortment of books. The staff work hard to get more than just…read morethe hot new popular titles.

This was the 15th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. I was so surprised by this store. It…read morewas larger and better stocked (approximately 9,000 books) than I expected. It was a little hard to find; even with GPS prompting me that I'd arrived at my destination. I had to double check the address and hunt and peck to find the store. As a result, I really think they could improve their signage. But that aside, I loved everything else about the store. They had comfy seating to curl up with a book for a spell. The selection of books across all genres was top notch. Parking was on the street only, and with road construction, it was a bit of pain. Despite all that, this is relatively close to me, and I can see making a return visit. In looking at their event and bookclub page, they have some great options.

I visit Minneapolis regularly from the East Coast, and a visit that doesn't include Moon Palace is…read morea substandard visit. Any new book that I hear about and want to buy, they invariably have in stock, alongside a wonderful selection of titles I may not have realized existed. They're the kind of place that gets me excited about the world, even if they also remind me there will never be enough time to read everything I want to. I've been to a ton of independent bookstores in the Twin Cities, and Moon Palace is the best. Heck, I've been to a ton of bookstores in a lot of cities, and if Moon Palace isn't the best anywhere, I can't think of one better right now.

This place is really cute and STACKED with books, puzzles, board games, and journals. The downside…read moreis that it can be difficult to navigate. I gathered that the goal is for it to feel like a scavenger hunt, and that you may find some unexpected treasures along the way, but my group found it kind of frustrating as it made it difficult to navigate. I'm a fan of the way bookstores and libraries are already laid out and didn't feel like that needed to be changed. The staff was lovely and kind though! I would return to explore their puzzles more, and did stumble upon a book by a favorite author, so all in all left happy. If you're a person who's open to the adventure of just exploring and being curious about what you may find, this could be a great place to visit!

Milkwood Edition Books is a small bookshop located within Open Book! My friend and I stopped by to…read morevisit when were exploring downtown Minneapolis over Memorial Day. It's small but well curated (there dozens of books that caught my eye - and tons of books I'd never heard of). They sell their own books (Milkweed is a publisher) but also lots of other books/authors. Definitely stop by if you're in Open Book!

What a warm and inviting place to spend some time. Grab some coffee. Browse some books. Head…read moreupstairs to the outdoors patio and relax and enjoy. Great space. Great books. Outstanding coffee.

I love these little corner book stores, with highly knowledgeable operators/owners. You can find…read morereal treasures here, and just look at how history has passed us all by, show us the minds and memories of the people and authors of the past. This is a special place, and I will visit again as I drive home each day, picking a different route!

Amazing bookstore, small selection, but the friendliness of the staff is what will bring people…read moreback!