Solve a Mystery When You Visit These Bookstores

October 7th, 2024 by Counselor Realty

Solve a Mystery When You Visit These Bookstores | Counselor Realty

Mystery is such a popular literary genre that it deserves more than one day of celebration. Channel your inner Jessica Fletcher or Lieutenant Colombo during Mystery Series Week, taking place through Oct. 12, with a visit to these great bookstores near Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Louis homes for sale.

Uncle Edgar's Mystery Bookstore - 2716 E. 31st St., Minneapolis, MN 55406
In 2020, Uncle Edgar's Mystery Bookstore was involved in their own whodunit when their building and collections were destroyed in a devastating fire. With the help of crowdfunding and a never-say-die attitude, Uncle Edgar's found a new home about two miles from the original location. The inventory of new and used mystery books includes several that have been signed by the author. Be sure and check out Uncle Edgar's companion shop, Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction Bookstore, housed in the same building. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday.
Once Upon a Crime - 604 W. 26th St., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Once Upon a Crime stocks nothing but mystery fiction titles, allowing them to carry the best selection in town. Their calendar features several book signings, meet-and-greets, and launch parties where you can mingle with other readers who share your passion for mysteries. One of the events is a book club that meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Get the perfect gift or find a new author for your own book list by ordering a Mystery Gift Box that's curated by staff members. Once Upon a Crime is open 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Moon Palace Books - 3032 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55406
The name of Moon Palace Books conjures up a spooky image suitable for mysteries. In addition to mystery fiction titles by such well-known authors as Tana French, Dennis Lehane, and Kate Atkinson, Moon Palace has an extensive true crime section with nearly 500 titles. Show off your own literary talent at the monthly spoken-word poetry competitions. Order online and use their convenient pickup window for ease of shopping. Hours are 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday.
SubText Bookstore - 6 W. 5th St., St. Paul, MN 55102
SubText Bookstore has a mission to put "your next great adventure into your hands." Browsing more than 5,000 mystery titles to find your next read is a fascinating adventure in itself. Thanks to SubText's partnership with Libro.fm, you can purchase audiobooks and carry your library on your phone. Customers love the generous lounge space to relax and enjoy quality reading time. SubText is open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday.
Comma, a bookshop - 4250 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55410
For Victoria Ford, owner of Comma, a bookshop, a lifelong love of reading inspired her to open the shop. Victoria also used her background in the non-profit sector to make Comma a community hub. Do you have a mystery book club, or are you thinking of forming one? Register your club with Comma for special discounts, use of meeting space, invitations to book club events, and other perks. Hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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