Bookstores
Independent Bookstores
You will find my books at these bookstores.
Hearthside Bookstore
Shop our handcrafted artisan treasures and best-selling new titles while curling up in a comfortable armchair with a warm hot drink and a carefully chosen selection of stories from all your favorite genres. Hearthside Books offers pleasant people, a friendly setting, and a restorative shopping experience that makes you feel at home!
Address: 229 Lewis Ave S, Watertown, MN 55388
Hours: Opens seven days a week. 2 PM to 8 PM
Phone: (612) 208-6669
Sidetracked
Sidetracked is a curious art salon & art thrift shop with a free studio space called “Art for All”. We host readings and art events.
Eat My Words Bookstore
Eat My Words specializes in used & rare books. Our carefully curated collection promises classics, oddities, and real treasures. Alongside a selection of local authors and artists, our shelves are a great place to spend some time wandering. We fill our evenings with readings, open mics, and community meetings.
Address: 201 6th Street SE, Suite 220 Minneapolis, MN 55414
Owner: Scott B.
Website: eatmywordsbooks.com
Magers & Quinn
Magers & Quinn, one of the largest independent bookstores in the Midwest, is an independently owned new and used bookseller located in the heart of the popular Uptown neighborhood in Minneapolis, near the chain of lakes for which Minneapolis is famous. Located in Uptown and in operation since 1994, when Denny Magers moved his smaller bookstore, All Books, from its location near the University of Minnesota to Hennepin Avenue and gave the store its current name. From rather humble beginnings (some of us can still remember when many of our books were laid out on tables instead of bookshelves) the store has steadily grown. Thanks to the support of the book-loving Twin Cities community, and supporters from across the globe. For over 30 years Magers & Quinn has been sharing our love of books and reading with a passion to contribute to a livable community in which books play an important part. We are a function of our great Twin Cities community of readers, and a welcoming place for travelers.
The Book Nook Bookstore
Nestled in the charming town of Delano, MN, the Book Nook stands as a haven for book lovers, seeking literary treasure. The quaint storefront beckons visitors to explore its shelves stocked with a diverse collection of books spanning various genres and authors, including local Minnesota authors. This bookstore invites patrons to immerse themselves in the joy of discovering new stories, of gripping mystery, children’s stories, heartwarming romance, and thought-provoking non-fiction. The Book Nook is sure to captivate your imagination and satisfy your literary cravings.
Address: 113 Bridge Ave E, Delano, MN 55328
Hours: 10 AM to 5 PM
Phone: (763) 269-7323
Owner: Azalea
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Cream & Amber
In addition to a new and used bookshop, this establishment is dedicated to providing local beer, coffee, and sandwiches. It also has a small café that serves hot sandwiches, freshly baked items, excellent coffee, and craft beer, as well as events and a patio.
Address: 1605 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Hours: Sun-Mon, 7:30 AM to 5 PM, Tues–Sat, 7:30 AM to 7 PM
Phone: (952) 595-5640
Website: creamandamber.com
C.A. Nethery General Merchandise
Locals refer to this historic Texas monument as "Nethery's Store" because it is one of the few old rural stores that still has its original antique display and sales fixtures. All the essentials for a basic country existence were in Nethery's Store when it opened for business in 1880 behind thick metal-clad double timber doors. It was well known that Nethery's Store carried everything from caskets to baby bottles! It is still one of Sabine County, Texas's oldest retail structures today. The Store is situated in Milam, Texas, on the historic El Camino Real, which is now Texas Highway 21. This road was used as early as 1690, during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Address: 280 Hwy 21 W, Milam, TX 75959
Phone: (225) 772-4406
Hours: 10 AM to 4 PM Fri and Sat, Oct through June
Website: netherysstore.com
Northwind Book & Fiber
Northwind Book & Fiber has been a community favorite since 1993, when Alene and Norm Peterson combined their love of books with Alene’s passion for yarn and weaving to open a cozy bookstore and yarn shop. Originally located across the street in a much smaller space, the store moved in 2000 to its current home at 205 Walnut Street—a beautifully restored 1915 building that once housed a hardware store for 85 years. In 2007, longtime employee Carol Blizzard Dunn took over ownership, bringing her lifelong love of books full circle. Carol grew up in Elgin, Illinois, worked in her local library, studied at Kalamazoo College, and later earned a Master’s in Public Policy & Administration from UW-Madison. After working for the state, she and her husband Jamie relocated north for his DNR job—and quickly fell in love with the area. Today, Northwind Book & Fiber continues to thrive as a welcoming space for book lovers, fiber artists, and curious visitors alike.
Address: 205 Walnut St, Spooner, WI 54801
Phone: (715)-635-6811
Owner: Carol Blizzard Dunn
Website: northwindbook.com
Storyline Books
Welcome to Story Line Books, a new stop for literature in the beating heart of downtown St. Paul, MN. Freshly open in Lowertown, we believe in the power of reading to inspire, connect, and transform. Our shelves are filled with everything from beloved classics to contemporary gems, including local authors and an awful lot of books with trains in them. If we don’t have it, we can almost always get it, and we are always ready to recommend your next great read or help you discover hidden treasures. As a small independent bookstore, we are passionate about curating a diverse collection of books that reflect the vibrant stories of our community and beyond.
Address: 214 Fourth St. E., St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651)-337-4655
Owner: Danielle Miller
Website: storylinebooks
Zenith Bookstore
Our large and diverse collection of new and gently used books is lovingly curated. We stock bookish gifts, from buttons to socks, greeting cards to puzzles. Our children's section delights, with brave unicorns and fire-breathing dragons looking down from above. Zenith Bookstore is a community bookstore, and we value our partnerships with schools, non-profits, and local businesses throughout the region. We offer a volume purchasing program, as well as discounts for educators, book clubs, and community partners. We hold author events throughout the year, and feature new works by local authors prominently. From our online store you can browse our inventory as well as search millions of titles from publishers across the country. We ship to all 50 states.
Address: 318 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807
Phone: (218) 606-1777
Events Coordinator: Sheri Olson
Website: zenithbookstore.com
Facebook: zenithbookstore
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