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Twin Cities Shops to Find Your Next Cozy Autumn Book
If you love books, the experience of browsing through the shelves of an independent shop to find some treasures is a relaxing and enjoyable one. You'll find plenty of bookshops in the Twin Cities area, with many offering new and used titles at discounted prices. Each has its own unique vibe and selection, and is well worth stopping in to browse through their large inventories. Many have comfy couches and chairs where you can relax with a stack of books to browse through. They'll also let you trade in your used books for cash or store credit, so you can save some money while making room on your shelves for your purchases.
Twin Cities shops to Find Your Next Cozy Autumn Book
Magers & Quinn Booksellers
Address: 3038 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408
For over 30 years, Magers & Quinn Booksellers, located in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood close to Minneapolis homes for sale, has been a go-to destination for the area's book lovers as well as for readers visiting the area. It's grown over the years to become one of the largest independent bookstores in the Midwest and stocks over 170,000 new and used books on all subjects.
The Book House
Address: 1316 4th St. SE #201, Minneapolis, MN 55414
The Book House aims to recreate an old-fashioned bookstore experience where you're invited to browse the shelves, read, hang out, and talk about books. You'll find the shop in historic Dinkytown, near the University of Minnesota, in a multi-floor space that's filled with all types of books. Spend some time in its series of rooms, including the following:
- A front room with plenty of windows for a great view of 4th Street
- A poetry alcove with a reading nook that overlooks Bob Dylan's old apartment (now a bar) in the area
- A rare book room
Midway Used & Rare Books
Address: 1579 University Ave. W, St. Paul, MN 55104
With three floors of over 100,000 books, comics, magazines, and more, you're sure to find plenty to buy at Midway Used & Rare Books, located near St. Paul homes for sale. You'll find books in a huge variety of topics and genres, from African-American history to young adult titles and everything in between. The shop has been serving the area since 1965, becoming a beloved destination for generations of book lovers.
Eat My Words Bookstore
Address: 201 6th St. SE, Suite 220, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Eat My Words Bookstore has an enormous selection of books to choose from, specializing in used and rare titles. The works of local authors are also well represented, and you'll even find artistic creations from 212 Pottery to appreciate and purchase. Take your time exploring, and choose some books to take over to one of the shop's comfy chairs or couches and relax and read. You'll also want to keep an eye out for the store's evening events, which include readings, open mic nights, and community meetings.
The Irreverent Bookworm
Address: 5163 Bloomington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55417
The Irreverent Bookworm opened in 2019 but has the feel of a much older shop since it's located in a building that's around 100 years old and is charmingly decorated with antique furnishings, fixtures, and decor. The unique store aims to provide a comforting, classic, and informative selection of new and used books in a whimsical and welcoming atmosphere. Trade-in credit is offered on used books in good condition.
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