I'm so happy this bookstore is in my neighborhood! It's surprisingly large, with a great selection…read more I went in a few days ago to get several kids books for party favors for a birthday party, and was really impressed by the selection. The books were in great shape and cheaper than other used bookstores I'd visited recently. It's like buying brand new books, but for literally half the price. I'm more than happy to give my money to this store rather than Amazon.

I've been to this store a few times. Today I arrived @ 10:50 after stopping in to the Maplewood…read morestore to ask if hey had the Hair dvd? The cashier said she found a copy at the St Paul store but "it's at the buy back counter and it hasn't been shelved yet so I can't request it". I darted out of the store, making haste to SP before it hit the shelf and was bought!! I walked in, where the buy back counter is right inside the door. I excitedly told the fellow of my prior conversation. I was met with "She shouldn't have sent you over, there is a lot of places that it could be!" I didn't tell him "she wasn't stopping me". Feeling a bit defeated I had a seat while he looked for the dvd.... as I began to worry if I would have to change my noon oil change appointment? There he stood in front of me, holding out the dvd for me to take, as he said "here it is". I let him know "you are my hero!". Proceeded to the checkout where I told that cashier "he is my hero". She politely said "I hope you enjoy the movie!" So 10 minutes, $2.16 and two lovely employees later I was out the door. Thank you Half Price Books St Paul!! Day? Made!

This was my 7th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. This place is huge, with three floors,…read moreand you could browse here for hours if so inclined. It is an eclectic mix of over 100,000 books on every genre from books to comics to magazines. It was nostalgic to see a complete collection of Nancy Drew books, a series I read as a child. They also had a large area devoted to comics in the front of the store. If you seek used or rare books, this is the top choice to come in the area. The door is locked and you need staff to let you inside the store. There is a shared parking lot behind the store, which was very much appreciated.

Indy used bookstores are friendly safe comfortable places for retired professors in a strange town…read more I easily spent a couple of hours here and if you love books, you may too. Impressive collection of vintage and collectible, which as categories go, have more overlap than outside of the shaded part of the Venn diagram. The worker sized up my interests from my small pile and made an intriguing suggestion. Prices are good.

I stopped here looking for a particular book & to kind of just browse. I did find the book I wanted…read morebut the price was bit more than what I wanted to pay, especially for a used book. I did find it cheaper online and ended up getting it elsewhere. I like that they sell a variety of other items as well. I like seeing what games, video games and sometimes movies they have. They are well stocked up w/ items but the store can feel a bit cramped when busy as the aisles are a bit narrow. I will say the staff weren't very friendly. When checking out the cashier rang me up without saying a word to me- which is weird. I feel like if that's the case just have self checkout. The parking lot is a bit hectic but usually no issues finding a spot.

I stopped in on a Saturday morning looking for some time to kill. I've been in the market for new…read moreboard books for a nursery. The store has a lot to offer, but the children's section needs some work. I couldn't quite grasp the organization method. I also found a lot of books that were in the wrong section Which made it hard to know if I was the problem or if there just wasn't a rhyme or reason to the organization. Prices seemed a little higher than other Half Price Books. A couple of the items that we were interested in were pre-condition to say the least... Yet they still wanted 7 to 8 dollars. I did end up, leaving without purchasing anything this time, but I'm not opposed to coming back and checking out the other sections of the store. It seems like they have a really good system for buying books and there were a lot of other patrons taking advantage of this. If you have some time to kill and you're looking to browse some books, definitely stop in. Just make sure you know that you'll be there for a bit because it's not super well organized.

This bookstore is a national resource that happens to be located in the Twin Cities. The owner…read moreoffers a magnificent collection of books, but more than that, he is driven by passion, expertise, and care. The selection tends to the antquarian and collectible, moreso than the "used," but as a result, there are books available at this shop that are impossible to find elsewhere.

I absolutely adore this little bookshop - I was able to get a first edition of Rosemary's Baby for…read moreone of my best friends, and I was shook! I really enjoyed the vibe of this store - not only are there collectible editions, but there are also contemporary and new releases of horror, science fiction, fantasy, etc. I also like browsing all of the other collectible games, toys, and looking forward to attending an author event in the near future. Keep it weird!!

What a great used book store! Found a very nice hardcover for a very reasonable amount. Cute…read morestickers. Great bumper stickers and buttons too.

So glad I discovered this neighborhood bookshop. Large selection of new and used books at seriously…read moreunbelievable prices. I was just in there for a children's graphic novel but there seemed to be something for everyone. Staff offered a quick check out which was nice. There is plenty of street parking

There's always a deal and an amazing book waiting for you in this store... it can get crowded…read morequick, the staff are friendly. They have music and gifts as well. Personally I love this place for RPG and paranormal books. Prices are usually fair... but sometimes something's are a bit over priced...

Great place to buy books Huge selection…read moreMostly good prices Friendly helpful staff Not a great place to sell stuff though

A cute independent bookstore nestled in the heart of Victoria, MN!…read more This was my first stop on the 2024 Indie Bookstore Passport and it was a great way to start the day! Victoria is a cute little town and Chapter One is a lovely addition. There is a large section for younger readers and the adult section has many of the newest popular reads. The service was friendly and welcoming, making this a great stop if you're looking for a friendly bookstore!

The cutest bookstore I've ever been to! Great book selection, great book related gifts, and great…read morevibes. i highly recommend checking this place out! Thank you for a great experience :)

This place is incredible. The largest antique mall, by square footage, in Minneapolis and Saint…read morePaul, it offers a wide variety of carefully procured items. There are 3 floors and each has a unique mix of offerings. The customer service is amazing. In my experience you are generally on your own in an antique store unless you seek out help. Here, they are there to serve. I love this place!!

I am SO glad I found this spot especially as a photographer. I love a day spent antiquing and…read morediscovering hidden treasures, but on this visit, I was looking specifically for a vintage looking dish set to use for a morning photoshoot. The space is huge and includes three floors. I spent some time browsing and got carried away with the available options. Once I found a set of dishes I liked, I pulled the store owner and asked if they could separate sets. He gave me a few options 1.) Buy the set 2.) Browse upstairs and downstairs for individual dish items to create my own set 3.) They would lease the entire set to me at full price and allow me to pay 20% so long as I return it within two weeks. This is a game changer! Having access to an entire antique mall to source items and lease them at a fraction of the cost is INSANE. This is definitely a spot I will return to for their great selection, stellar customer service, and flexibility for photographers. They even asked that I share the photos with them. I ended up creating my own little breakfast set and it was such a great experience.

I used to live near Maplewood over a decade ago and I completely forgot that I used to go to this…read moreHPB location. Compared to other locations, I think it is bigger and has a wide variety to choose from. Originally, I was looking to hopefully snag a cookbook, but didn't plan on finding myself a planner as well. You will find a variety of potential gifts for others or even yourself - ranging from bookmarks, planners, calendars to board games or books. Maybe this is what 40s is looking like to me, but HPB is severely underrated.

fun book shop! Lots of used books in good condition, some new too. There are some good deals to be…read morehad if you're willing to look around for a while. They have a great kids book selection, the board game section is expansive as well, lots to check out!