Showing my bookstore-loving mom around the city and really happy I decided to stop into this one…read more Very LGBTQ friendly and progressive atmosphere with mostly local artists and authors on display. The staff was very helpful to a few people who came in with questions but I was just there browsing. They've got a bunch of free and discounted things like pamphlets, books, art, etc. The selection isn't huge so if your aim is to support local and shop a curated, third-space collection you'll love it here.

The exterior of the bookstore was cute enough for me to be drawn to enter without any prior…read moreknowledge, but that's about where my positives end. Maybe I'm just a hater, but I definitely found the lack of selection to be disappointing. However, It is a very small bookstore, so perhaps this is out of their control. I'm sure there is someone who loves this place, but it is not the bookstore for me. Also, they do require you to wear a mask (as of May 2025), so just be aware of that (but they do provide some at their "front desk" of sorts)

Such a gem! I recently stayed in downtown Minneapolis for a work trip and I always check for…read morebookstores in the area whenever I travel. I was so excited to learn of a black woman owned indie bookstore just a short walk from my hotel! Located in the Skyway, you can access via the Skyway or the street. It can be tricky to find using Google/Apple Maps from inside the Skyway. The app doesn't get a good signal inside, so it's easier to find from the street if you're unfamiliar with the Skyway. I got lost and asked the security guards in the mall for directions and they told me that all the bookstores downtown closed after the pandemic. I'm so glad I didn't listen to them and set off outside to find my way. Once I arrived after a 5 minute walk from the Marquette Hotel, I was in a book lovers dream! The bookstore is filled with an array of inventory, including local books, classics, new releases, children & teen books, accessories like bookmarks and stickers and even things for the home like candles and sage bundles. The owner, Miss Mary is just delightful. She introduced herself and we chatted for a while and let me know she was available if I needed help, I also noticed that she gave me space to browse freely and take in everything the store had to offer. If you are local, or visiting the area, please do yourself a favor and stop in to check out Strive Bookstore. We need to support our indie bookstores now more than ever!

Ashamed to say that I paid this store my first visit this past week especially with how long…read morethey've been open. I needed to escape my home and walked downtown. Popped in here for a totally unplanned visit and if they weren't closing in an hour it would have been really hard for me to leave. What a comforting corner in what can sometimes be gloomy downtown Minneapolis. Solid book collection. Found out they host book clubs and you can even start your own and host it there. There's tons of comfy seating. Bonus points that it's black owned! Will be back!

I have found many excellent Christian books here. Candles, prayer cards, medals, Crucifixes??? Yes,…read moreyes, yes, and yes.

The name of the store is called Unique and this store was definitely unique. Located on the 3rd…read morefloor. This place is full of lights, neon and so much electricity that it should truthfully be a fire hazard! We bought a couple things here, something broke and we got it exchanged no problem. The staff here has the easiest job ever, it's very relaxed. There's definitely a bunch of great other worldly things here.

Local shop. Excellent service with recommendations from staff. They even gift wrap for free…read more A delightful shopping experience!

Super cute book store in grand avenue and I would definitely recommend. This is a book store that…read morespecializes in children's books with a small section of young adult. Prices are good and staff are very nice. Definitely a fun place to go with a lot of events and activities .

Very well curated selection. All the other positives in the other reviews here are true!read more

Weird and wonderful, eclectic selection of used books in a pocket-sized space. The first book that…read morecaught my eye was a book in French about China. My husband saw a book about making soymilk and a graphic introduction to Derrida directly opposite. How many bookstores can give you that kind of experience? It's the kind of store where you will find your college reading list (words of one fellow customer). Or that old cookbook that your Mom used to have. That random book your college friend told you about but you never bothered to pick up. A classic graphic novel that your art class peers recommended. You won't find everything you ever wanted to read, but there's a good chance you will find something that you didn't know you wanted to read. The store is a real community effort. One of the owner's friends happened to be there, and said that the owner had another store-full of books in his house. He had been collecting books over 15-20 years, carefully curating them for just this time. The shelves were made with brackets from a local department store that was closing. The owner's brother made the beautiful book cases on the floor. We found this place by chance looking for something to do Christmas day. In the spirit of the bookstore name, they had Jewish trivia, bagels, and mimosas. Some other people trickled in for the trivia, others did kind of float in and browse the books. We gathered around a small table toward the front and had a blast. The store was closing up soon after our trivia game ended, so I'll be back at some other time when it's warmer. A great addition to the neighborhood!

Staff were super friendly and the selection of music was completely amazing! This is the place to…read morecome for any hard to find punk rock vinyl. I

Great record store…read more You can spend a fair amount of time rummaging through the vinyl. They have tons of LPs and 7"s. The CD selection is small but there are some gems still hidden in there.

The most amazing selection of Leftist books, periodicals, and journals. Everybody was very kind -…read moreit is cash only so come prepared. Fantastic prices. If you voted for Biden or Trump this place is not for you, unless you are open to alternatives to the hellscape that is the Democratic and Republican parties.

All new books, no used ones that I saw. Very small place but had parking right out front. Lots of…read morelocal and regional authors, good place to find unique books. They have a little comfy sitting area where you can curl up and decide what you want to leave with.