Every year, I bring nieces and nephews to Vikingland Books. The owner is knowledgable and helpful,…read moreand the store is extremely well stocked. We always have a great time. Highly recommended.

Fantastic selection! Clean and organized! Super staff! It's five hours from my house to the store -…read moreSO WORTH IT!

This review is based on an online order pickup. I ordered a book that was sold at every MN location…read moreexcept this one. I happened to be in the area, so I ordered and was so excited that it wasn't cancelled. There was a pickup desk in the center of the store, but it wasn't occupied. After waiting a bit I went to the checkout desk and quickly received my order. It was a B&N exclusive, happy with it and the price.

I love most of the staff here, they are welcoming and typically have a good attitude. However if…read moreyou order online with a gift card for store pick up and don't pick it up within the window the order is cancelled so keep your gift card! Otherwise you are out the gift card and can't get the book.

I visited here twice so far and was able to enjoy the wonderful patio they have overlooking Lake…read moreBuffalo. The bookstore has a fun collection to look over with personal recommendations. They are even dog friendly (leashed)! The coffee selection is vast, creative, tasty and reasonable priced. It's a great place to stop in for a quick visit, chat and catch up, or even work. The staff was very friendly and extremely accommodating. The outside patio has two levels, I stayed on first level since it was super sunny that day. I look forward to stopping in when I can!

Cozy coffee shop with a bookstore! Great drinks and love the outdoor seating and view of the lake!…read more Friendly people and good prices!

Awful, awful business practices. Recently I went into this dirty and dusty USED bookstore with 3…read morehardcover "FINE" or otherwise known as mint condition first edition Stephen King novels, Mitch Albrom, and a hardcover of "Cursed Daughters." Alll in all I sold over 20 books to them, for a total of $12. The owner went through the books and told me to take them somewhere else or take the $12 he offered. I am in a wheelchair and pretty tiny.... It felt just like being treated awful because I'm in a wheelchair and small. Go online to World of Books to sell your books for at least double the profit.

Lots to explore and not enough time. Many new and used books of all genres to choose from. Great…read morefind!

Very cool store. Needed to waste time so went here! I thought it was cool that they have author…read morebook signing here. When I come back to the area, I will for sure come back here!

A great book store owned by a husband and wife. There is a good selection of new and poplar titles…read more The children's section is very nice with books, games, and toys. We will be going back.

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 :)

Excelsior Bay Books is a nice stop for a day by the lake!…read more There was a good selection of new books, many of which were geared towards younger readers. The space was small but light and open. It was wonderful looking out onto the lake at the end of the street. The best part was the adorable bookshop poodle! Stop by for a lakeside view, some books, and a cute pup!

Really pleased with this independent bookstore right off the lake. I was visiting family from LA,…read morewhere hip bookstores abound. I was surprised by the wonderful selection, although there is more of an emphasis on YA and children's novels than what I'm used to. Ended up grabbing "So Much For That Winter," a book of novellas by Dorthe Nors. What struck me more than the book was the friendliness of the shop owners, a husband and wife duo. As more people stopped by, it was clear that there were many regulars. Both owners gave recommendations and welcomed people by name. Even as I was checking out, I was charmed that they wrote purchased books down on pen and paper. A true mom and pop bookstore. I hope to return the next time I'm in town - please support small businesses so gems like this can continue to make communities better!

What a wonderful addition to downtown Elk River! Great selection of books, new and used books, with…read morevery friendly staff. I love to shop small, local businesses and this is always my first stop when I'm downtown Elk River-

My new "hot" spot in downtown Elk River! Grand opening of a new & used bookstore. Cozy spot along…read morethe downtown with a welcoming vibe! In this warm & friendly shop, they have dedicated about half the space to their children's area! Excellent service found here! Think the opposite of Barnes & Noble and more like the corner meeting bookshop! I found an unbelievable deal: The Ultimate Crochet Bible (hardback, 304 pages, brand new condition) for $13.95 (retail £25 in the UK, $29.95 in the US). I couldn't find this online for anywhere near this price, especially since it is in pristine condition. Lots of paperbacks, book bags, kids books-all new & used! Stop in and take a browse!