Twin Cities' Best Bookstore

Shop for books, music and more in a warm, relaxing and customer-friendly environment.

Reviews:

• “Borders Book and Music Review”

Tips: Most locations have an in-store cafe, featuring caffeinated specialty drinks and a small selection of baked goods.

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This well-stocked neighborhood book shop is tidy and organized, with quality used, rare and collectible books.

Tips: The store buys used books in good condition from customers, offering cash or store credit in exchange. Call ahead to make an appointment.

Sixth Chamber Used Books

An easy-access resource for books of any stripe, with impressive children’s, business and bestseller sections.

Reviews:

• “Great selection!”

Barnes & Noble

If you can’t find it at this mystery bookstore, well that’s a real mystery.

Tips: Signed books are set apart, and the store hosts occasional author appearances. A thick newsletter alerts fans to new and upcoming books.

Uncle Edgar’s Mystery Bookstore

If Maurice Sendak owned a bookstore, it would look a lot like this charming, kid-centric menagerie.

Tips: Make an afternoon out of it; the Linden Hills neighborhood has shops, food and charm galore.

Wild Rumpus

Novelist and Minneapolis resident Louise Erdrich turned this former Kenwood neighborhood butcher shop into the eclectic and inviting store.

Tips: The laid-back staff and scattered chairs invite customers to stop and read a little before committing to a purchase.

Birch Bark Books, Herbs, Native Arts

Bookstore open since 1972 offers new and used books, music, movies, software. Buys used books and more from the public.

Half-Price Books

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