Independent Bookstores in Minnesota
Discover 80 independent bookstores in Minnesota on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in Minnesota
The next 20 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- The Attack of Gojira: A D&D Kaiju One-ShotSat, Aug 8, 7:00 PMat The Enchanted Quill in North Branch
- Manga ClubSun, Aug 9, 9:00 PMat Next Chapter Booksellers in Saint Paul
- Spicy Book Club: Scandal of the Summer by Alexandra VastiSun, Aug 9, 10:00 PMat The Enchanted Quill in North Branch
- Booker T's Teen Book ClubSun, Aug 9, 10:30 PMat Wild Rumpus Books in Minneapolis
- August PJ Party on The Trolley!Tue, Aug 11, 11:00 PMat Wild Rumpus Books in Minneapolis
- Jill D. Swenson presents The Land of Everlasting SkyWed, Aug 12, 12:00 AMat Magers & Quinn Booksellers in Minneapolis
- Queer Book Club AugustThu, Aug 13, 12:00 AMat Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis
- Zine ClubSat, Aug 15, 12:00 AMat Boneshaker Books in Minneapolis
- Silent Book Club Pajama PartySat, Aug 15, 11:00 PMat The Enchanted Quill in North Branch
- Mystery/Thriller Book Club: Heather by Caitlin MullenSun, Aug 16, 10:00 PMat The Enchanted Quill in North Branch
- Social Reading HourSun, Aug 16, 10:00 PMat Black Garnet Books in Saint Paul
- Club Create!Tue, Aug 18, 9:00 PMat Red Balloon Bookshop in Saint Paul
- David Housewright: Fear the ReaperWed, Aug 19, 11:00 PMat Next Chapter Booksellers in Saint Paul
- Lit and LibationsThu, Aug 20, 11:00 PMat Black Garnet Books in Saint Paul
- Translation Book ClubThu, Aug 20, 11:00 PMat Magers & Quinn Booksellers in Minneapolis
- The Midwest Black Book FairSat, Aug 22, 5:00 PMat Black Garnet Books in Saint Paul
- William Kent Krueger: Gods CountryMon, Aug 24, 11:00 PMat Next Chapter Booksellers in Saint Paul
- Annie Bruno: Until You Find Your WayFri, Aug 28, 11:00 PMat Next Chapter Booksellers in Saint Paul
- Purple Door Book ClubSun, Aug 30, 10:30 PMat Wild Rumpus Books in Minneapolis
- Book ClubThu, Sep 3, 11:30 PMat Once Upon a Crime in Minneapolis
Bookstores in Minnesota
- Black Garnet BooksSaint PaulBlack Garnet Books is a Black-owned independent bookstore in the Hamline-Midway area of Saint Paul, founded in 2020 to…6 upcoming events
- Boneshaker BooksMinneapolisBoneshaker Books is a volunteer-run, collectively operated radical bookstore in Minneapolis specializing in leftist pol…1 upcoming event
- Magers & Quinn BooksellersMinneapolisMagers & Quinn Booksellers is one of the largest independent bookstores in the Midwest, located in Uptown Minneapolis s…2 upcoming events
- Moon Palace BooksMinneapolisMoon Palace Books is an independent neighborhood bookstore in the Longfellow area of Minneapolis, founded in 2012 by An…3 upcoming events
- Next Chapter BooksellersSaint PaulNext Chapter Booksellers is the largest independent bookstore in Saint Paul, located in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood.…9 upcoming events
- Once Upon a CrimeMinneapolisOnce Upon A Crime is an independent bookstore in Uptown Minneapolis that has specialized exclusively in mystery fiction…6 upcoming events
- Red Balloon BookshopSaint PaulRed Balloon Bookshop is an independent, woman-owned children's bookstore on historic Grand Avenue in Saint Paul, founde…1 upcoming event
- The Enchanted QuillNorth BranchAn independent bookstore and tabletop gaming (TTRPG) venue in North Branch, MN — bringing books, games, and magic to re…4 upcoming events
- Wild Rumpus BooksMinneapolisWild Rumpus is a beloved independent children's and young-adult bookstore in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapol…6 upcoming events
- A Love Affair Book BoutiqueRed WingIndependent romance bookstore in historic downtown Red Wing, focusing on contemporary romance, dark romance, and romant…
- Against the CurrentSaint PaulLocated in Saint Paul, MN, Against the Current is a neighborhood bookstore offering a curated selection of used and rar…
- Beagle and Wolf Books & BinderyPark RapidsBeagle and Wolf Books & Bindery is an independent bookstore in Park Rapids, MN, offering new and used books plus profes…
- Big Hill BooksMinneapolisBig Hill Books is an independent bookstore in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. The shop offers new titles…
- Birchbark Books & Native ArtsMinneapolisBirchbark Books & Native Arts is a cozy neighborhood bookstore in the Kenwood area of Minneapolis, founded in 2001 by P…
- Bluebird BooksDetroit LakesBluebird Books is an independent bookstore located at 813 Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN. The shop features a w…
- Book ReviewLocated in Rochester, MN, The Book Review is a full-service used bookstore, comic book shop, and gaming center. In busi…
- Books RevisitedSt. CloudBooks Revisited in St. Cloud, MN, is an independent bookstore established in 1991. The shop specializes in used, rare,…
- BookstoreMartin Luther College Bookstore in New Ulm, MN, is located on the second floor of the Luther Student Center. The store…
- Catalyst Books & GiftsMinneapolisCatalyst Books & Gifts in Minneapolis, MN, is an online bookstore and benefit corporation focused on science-themed boo…
- Cherry Street BooksAlexandriaCherry Street Books is an independently owned bookstore in Alexandria, MN. They offer a wide range of books for all age…
- Comma, a bookshopMinneapolisComma, a bookshop is an independent bookstore in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. The shop offers a cu…
- Content BookstoreNorthfieldContent Bookstore is an independent book and toy shop located in Northfield, Minnesota. This downtown destination offer…
- Daybreak BookshopMinneapolisDaybreak Bookshop, part of the Rabata Cultural Center in Arden Hills, MN, is a global bookstore and gathering space ori…
- Dreamhaven BooksMinneapolisDreamHaven Books, founded in 1977 by Greg Ketter, is the oldest continuously operating science fiction, fantasy, and ho…
- Drury Lane BooksGrand MaraisDrury Lane Books is an independent bookstore founded in 2002 on the shores of Lake Superior in Grand Marais, MN. The fa…
- Eat My Words BookstoreMinneapolisEat My Words Bookstore in Minneapolis, MN, is a used and rare bookshop established in 2014. Located in Northeast Minnea…
- Fair Trade BooksRed WingLocated in historic downtown Red Wing, MN, Fair Trade Books is an independent shop offering new and used books, puzzles…
- Feminist Book ClubSt Louis ParkFeminist Book Club in St Louis Park, MN, is an intersectional feminist community and monthly subscription service found…
- Forbidden Love BookstoreBemidjiForbidden Love Bookstore in Bemidji, MN, is a veteran-owned shop specializing in romance novels and subgenres. Located…
- Garden Party BooksRochesterGarden Party Books is an independent used bookstore in Rochester, Minnesota, featuring themed genre rooms and a bright…
- Granite City Comics & GamesSt. CloudGranite City Comics & Games in St. Cloud, MN, features an extensive selection of over 70,000 back issues including Gold…
- Half Price BooksApple ValleyHalf Price Books in Apple Valley, MN, located at 7600 W 150th St, buys and sells new and used books, music, movies, vid…
- Half Price BooksSaint Louis ParkHPB St Louis Park in St. Louis Park, MN, is a used bookstore that buys and sells books, music, and electronics. This lo…
- Half Price BooksRosevilleHPB Roseville in Roseville, MN, buys and sells used books, music, and select electronics. This Half Price Books locatio…
- Haven Books and Gifts LLC (Big Lake)Big LakeHaven Books and Gifts LLC in Big Lake, MN, is a locally owned bookstore offering new and used books, book-themed gifts,…
- Hearthside Books (MN)WatertownHearthside Books in Watertown, MN, is an independent bookstore featuring a curated selection of books, handmade gifts f…
- InkwellMinneapolisInkwell Booksellers Company is a dog-friendly independent bookshop and cafe in Minneapolis, MN. Located in the Northeas…
- Lake Country BooksellersWhite Bear LakeLake Country Booksellers is an independent bookstore in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, established in 1980. Located at Was…
- Lykke Books LLCNew UlmLykke Books LLC in New Ulm, MN is an independent bookstore located within the Ulm Sweet Ulm community hub. The family-o…
- Mayday BooksMayday Books is a volunteer-run, no-profit collective in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dedicated to selling left-wing and pro…
- Midway Book StoreSaint PaulMidway Book Store in Saint Paul, MN, has been in business since 1965. Located in a Streamline Moderne building, this in…
- Military Family BooksOakdaleMilitary Family Books in Oakdale, MN, is an independent bookseller and wholesale distributor owned by military family m…
- More Than WordsMoorheadMore Than Words is a woman-owned indie bookshop in Moorhead, Minnesota. Located downtown, this cozy shop offers new and…
- Niche Books LLCLakevilleNiche Books LLC in Lakeville, MN, is an independent bookstore and gathering place located downtown. The shop offers a c…
- NorthWild BooksInternational FallsNorthWild Books is an independent bookstore in downtown International Falls, MN, located near Voyageurs National Park.…
- Once ReadMankatoOnce Read is a second-hand bookstore and exchange in Mankato, MN, established in 1975 by Mark Hustad. Located in a hist…
- Osterhus Bibles Books & GiftsRobbinsdaleOsterhus Bibles Books & Gifts in Robbinsdale, MN, is a family-owned Christian bookstore and printing company establishe…
- Other Skies Weird FictionOther Skies Weird Fiction in Saint Paul, MN specializes in fine, rare, out-of-print, and limited edition horror, scienc…
- Paperback ExchangeMinneapolisPaperback Exchange is a locally owned independent bookstore in Minneapolis, MN, established in 1975. It offers a large…
- Paperbacks Plus BookstoreNorth Saint PaulPaperbacks Plus Bookstore in North Saint Paul, MN, sells over 140,000 used titles at 50% off the publishers cover price…
- Piragis Northwoods CompanyElyPiragis Northwoods Company in Ely, MN, is a full-service canoe trip outfitter for the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park.…
- Planting People Growing Justice Press and BookstoreSaint PaulPlanting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore in Saint Paul, MN, is a Black woman-owned bookstore and social ente…
- Publish HerSt. Louis ParkPublish Her is a female-founded independent publisher and bookseller in St. Louis Park, MN. Dedicated to elevating the…
- RCTC BookstoreRochesterThe RCTC Bookstore in Rochester, MN, is the official campus shop for Rochester Community and Technical College. It prov…
- Renewing Your Mind TodayVirginiaRenewing Your Mind Today, founded by Nick Furey in Virginia, MN, offers original Christian acronyms and motivational pr…
- Rolling ChaptersWoodburyRolling Chapters is a mobile indie bookstore based in Woodbury, MN, that operates out of a renovated cargo trailer. Thi…
- Scout & Morgan BooksCambridgeScout & Morgan Books in Cambridge, MN, is an independent bookstore stocking over 20,000 used and out-of-print titles al…
- Sharp ReadsTaylors FallsSharp Reads in Taylors Falls, MN, is a local bookstore featuring a selection of new and used books. The store also offe…
- Story Line Books, LLCSt PaulStory Line Books, LLC is an independent bookstore located in the historic Union Depot in St Paul, MN. The shop offers a…
- Strive BookstoreMinneapolisStrive Bookstore in Minneapolis, MN, is a community-informed bookstore located in the Medical Arts Building. It celebra…
- SubText BookstoreSaint PaulSubText Bookstore is an independent, woman-owned shop in downtown Saint Paul featuring a curated mix of new and used ti…
- Sweet ReadsAustinSweet Reads in Austin, MN is a whimsical bookstore and candy shop offering new and used books, magazines, and nostalgic…
- SwoonworthyWhite Bear lakeSwoonworthy is a romance bookstore based in the Twin Cities with a permanent in-store location inside The Women Collect…
- Terrace Horticultural BooksSaint PaulTerrace Horticultural Books in Saint Paul, MN, specializes in used and collectible books, periodicals, and ephemera rel…
- The Amazing Alonzo BookstoreDuluthThe Amazing Alonzo Bookstore in Duluth, MN, is a family-operated independent shop established in 1982. It specializes i…
- The Book HouseMinneapolisThe Book House in Minneapolis, MN, has provided quality used books to the Twin Cities since 1976. Located in Dinkytown,…
- The Book Keepers, LLCHutchinsonThe Book Keepers is an independent bookstore in Hutchinson, Minnesota, offering a curated selection of new and gently u…
- The Bookstore (MN)Pine CityThe Bookstore in Pine City, MN, is an independent shop offering a curated selection of new and used books for all ages.…
- The Bookstore at Fitger'sDuluthThe Bookstore at Fitger's is a locally owned independent bookstore in Duluth, Minnesota. Located in the historic Fitger…
- The Irreverent BookwormMinneapolisThe Irreverent Bookworm is a queer and neurodivergent woman-owned new and used bookstore in Minneapolis, MN. The shop o…
- The Squeeky WheelTylerThe Squeeky Wheel is a retail store located in Tyler, Minnesota. Situated at 180 North Tyler Street, this local busines…
- Tropes & TriflesMinneapolisTropes & Trifles is a romance-specialist bookstore in the Standish neighborhood of South Minneapolis, founded by Lauren…
- UMD StoresDuluthUMD Stores in Duluth, MN, is the official retailer for the University of Minnesota Duluth. Located at 1120 Kirby Drive,…
- Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction & Uncle Edgar's Mystery BookstoreMinneapolisUncle Hugo's Science Fiction & Uncle Edgar's Mystery Bookstore in Minneapolis, MN, features a wide selection of genre f…
- University of Minnesota BookstoresMinneapolisThe University of Minnesota Bookstores in Minneapolis, MN, is located in the Coffman Memorial Union. This 46,000-square…
- Valley BooksellerStillwaterValley Bookseller is a women-owned independent bookstore in Stillwater, MN, established in 1990. Located on Main Street…
- Victor Lundeen CompanyFergus FallsVictor Lundeen Company is a family-owned print shop and retail store located in Fergus Falls, MN. Operating since 1914,…
- Well Read Books (MN)Elk RiverWell Read Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in downtown Elk River, MN. Opened in April 2024 by local reside…
- XIA Books, Café & GallerySaint PaulLocated in the Little Mekong Cultural District of Saint Paul, MN, XIA Books, Café & Gallery is a creative space and ini…
- Zenith BookstoreDuluthZenith Bookstore in Duluth, MN, is an independent bookstore in West Duluth. Housed in a historic brick building, it off…