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 :)

Awesome selection! Love this little bookstore, and since it's Louise Erdrich's, there are tons of…read moresigned copies of her books

I have been to this bookstore a few times as the indie bookstore passport activity! This is owned…read moreby author Louise Adrich and has an awesome selection of her books and other books by indigenous authors as well! This is a great place to go if you want to find unique items or books, but they do also have many main stream popular books too. The childrens section of the store is also really amazing and whoever designed it rocks! there are really awesome childrens books and a spot for kiddos to hangout and read. The staff are really nice and helpful. Prices are typical of most bookstores!

This was my 11th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. The book selection included all genres,…read moreand the quality of the content seemed high to me. There were some cute bookish gifts. There were ample seating areas for looking at books before purchase, which is always important to me. The staff were friendly. There was street parking.

My husband and I stopped in here on a Wednesday mid-morning. There was one other person in the…read moreshop, and we were greeted by the lady working. We liked the selection of books and gifts available. They have a nice selection of children's books, for both young and old. For adults, they have classics and contemporary, fiction and non, cooking, history, etc. Plus, a clearance section! I was really intrigued by the gifts - candles that went with certain books, like, Dune, possibly Lord of the Rings (I can't remember), and they also had puzzles that were book themed. I would definitely come back, likely to get a few puzzles for my puzzle loving family, and to see what books the staff is currently recommending.

Finally got to visit a BAM! I've seen videos of people going to BAM in other states and have been…read moreso sad we didn't have one close. That is, until recently! It was so nice seeing a different kind of bookstore open up and I love the variety of items they have. The location works well for everything they have available. They display the items well in the space and offer books, reading accessories, related merch, page overlays, a large children's section with plenty of stuffed animals, Lego sets, and much much more. They even have a clearance section! All the employees I came across were super helpful and friendly too; great vibe. The only thing I was disappointed by was that they didn't have a free membership option. But it sounds like the price for signing up for the membership initially for the first year can change depending on your purchase total. I'm not sure if that's true or how it's calculated, but if you plan to visit a lot it may be something worthwhile for you to look into. Great variety with a clearance section? I will definitely visit again!

It's exciting to see a bookstore other than B&N close by. It's a newer store so everything looks…read morenice & organized. There's a ton of stuff to look at. Just like other book stores it's organized by genre. They have a few seats scattered around the store (not much though). The few staff I encountered were really nice & helpful. When I got up to the counter there was a bit of a situation going on between the cashier & a customer but other staff & a manager came up to help resolve it. They do have a yearly membership you can subscribe to for $25/yr. BAM is a chain store from the south I believe.

I like to buy books here. It feels good to shop local and see what books are highlighted in a store…read moreless overwhelming than a place like HPB or B&N. I've found the pricing to be as expected contrary to the other review on here. I've picked some books myself doing window shopping, but asked for a recommendation from a staff member and she suggested Running with Sherman - I was a bit skeptical but can attest that it was a tremendous book. Would recommend both the shop and the book. A nice place to check out if you're in downtown WBL. It would be cool if they had a space to hang out and read or for books clubs etc. I'd love to see that addition - not the space since I don't know how that would be possible, but a book club. Could be at Anchor coffee down the street - another local favorite.

Been coming here for years. What usually keeps me coming a few times a year is the signing of local…read moreauthors latest book. This is one of the first stops on a major tour of William Kent Krueger. I love when they sit outside and sign the books. Inside is a usual mix of genres.

Attended a Yelp week event at Inkwell and so glad it got me back in the space! An adorable bookshop…read morewith a wide range of books - a little something for everyone. They have a cafe in the shop and some seating, which is nice to kick back and relax. I also enjoy their mini art "vending machine" aimed to support local artists (just remember to bring coins!). Each time I've visited Inkwell, it has been busy - people are loving it! Metered parking is available around the shop but be prepared to pay and walk a little bit. It's worth it!

Was in the area with some time to spare so I decided to check them out. Traffic/parking in this…read morearea can be rough but definitely doable. Super cute bookstore & coffee shop. Love that they are open later in the evening. I ordered an iced strawberry matcha, which was good but not my favorite in the city. The seasonal options seemed really good overall so i'd definitely check them out. The book selection was a lot bigger than what I was expecting, so that was exciting. Lots of seating options. Staff were friendly enough.

When I think of used book shops, Dustjacket Books is exactly the kind of shop that comes to mind…read more It's small, and wooden shelves support thousands and thousands of books, floor-to-ceiling. A friendly grey tabby (Simon) welcomed us at the door, followed shortly by the shop's owner. I love little shops like this where you have to dig a little to find treasures -- but I walked out with four books for $12, which was very reasonable. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and I will definitely stop there again when I'm in Hastings.

What a great bookstore!! There are literally thousands and thousands of all types of books:…read morefiction, nonfiction, kids, rare and collectible, homeschooling, etc. The owner, Rick, is a genuinely nice guy. He is knowledgeable and very helpful. If he doesn't have the book you are looking for, he will order it for you. Another great thing about this bookstore is that you can trade your books for store credit. Just a warning--the store could use a little more organization. You might need to do a little digging, but then isn't that part of the charm of a used book store?

Love, love, love this Black owned book shop. It's located on University, near Master Noodle…read more Parking is in the back, down the alley. I pre-ordered a book by one of my favorite authors. It came with a nice book mark and was a signed copy. I browsed the store while vibing to the awesome playlist. This location offers a walking club on the weekends, a book club and exclusive events with authors. If you're in the area, I'd recommend stopping by.

From out of town, but visited this beautiful Black woman owned gem while in Minneapolis. I always…read morelove to visit Black bookstores because they are such important pillars in the community. This one did not disappoint, and has such a soothing layout and vibe that you feel welcomed to linger a while. I purchased a couple books for my reading pleasure and then also found a beautiful Black art puzzle as a gift for my Dad. It's a far trek from Chicago, but when I visit again I will definitely return!