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!

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!

Loved this bookstore. Great selection. Owner and staff were so friendly and personable. The books…read morewere priced amazingly. So glad I got to visit when I was here from Texas!

This location is less busy than my normal half price books, but the people there are nice. The used…read morebook prices are solid, especially as I'm building my library and their online store makes it so you can find basically anything you are looking for. They have legos, board games, vinyl records, notebooks, tarot cards, and so much more. They even have super cheap totes that are cute to boot.

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...

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 :)

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!

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!

Ben Around Books has the best selection of books that I have seen in a long time and I used to work…read moreat a book store when I went to college. The owners are fantastic and funny. They also have their own book for sale so get it signed while your there. Both owners are also military veterans who care about their community and treat each person who enters the store with dignity and respect. I look forward to seeing them monthly.

Ben Around Books is a great used book store. The store will offer you trade in credit for your own…read moreused books and the owner Monica Moore is very knowledgeable. Plus she sells books on Amazon so if you need help locating a book she doesn't have she can help you with those requests.

This bookshop is a local gem. They have a selection of new and used books on their shelves, along…read morewith the ability to order books on their website if they don't have them in stock. Both the store and the website are well-organized and it's easy to find what you're looking for. It's small inside but cozy, with a few chairs in various places in order to peruse before buying. I have been in twice looking for young children's books. They are tucked back in a room and are sorted by ages, so it's been easy to locate them. The prices on used books are very good and all the ones I saw were in great condition. They carry some mainstream items and some lesser-known authors too. I found multiple books from unknown (to me) authors and one of them is my child's favorite book, so I really appreciate the selection of books that I might not have known to look for at an online retailer. On both visits the cashiers were friendly and helpful when I asked a few questions. Checkout was easy and I was glad to support this wonderful local shop. I feel so fortunate to have this store so close by; I'll definitely be back.

This is an awesome used book store! The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very nice and…read morehelpful. They have a large selection of books as well. I also love that they have a great kids section when is fun! My biggest complaint is that their hours are tough and I feel like a lot of times I drive by they aren't open. Tough to pin down, but an awesome spot for good books!

What a great addition to the Minnetonka community! Rima was so kind to help my shy teen find a…read moregreat book about Nordic history. I found a book in the used book section too. We hope to stop back for the many events and book clubs.

What a fun place to browse and explore. I am joining a women in tech book club so our subject…read morematter is tech books. There are so many STEM books here, it's hard to choose just one. I bought the designated book, 'AI Needs You' but also bought a cool book on the number pi, along with a pi sticker to use for a bookmark. They have lots of children's books and I chose one that can keep kids busy while traveling. Finally, I got my glasses for watching the solar eclipse. There are tech books for every age. There are also games and beautifully designed cards. I love how they are incorporating the community by hosting work from local artists and offering their space for group gatherings. I love my eReader but there is such beauty in books that just doesn't translate to digital. Definitely worth checking out. Prices are reasonable and staff was super helpful. They helped me find the perfect book on pi!

I've been going to the Avant Garden since the late 90's, when I was working at the Courthouse…read more Good food, staff and the best Anoka Mocha !! All are welcome, fast service, and a bookstore, too!!

We were in the area and in the mood for a coffee. A quick google search brought us here…read more There is plenty of free street parking and some free lots in the area. Walking in this place felt cozy. Like you would want to be here on a cold rainy fall day with a book! This place is very LGBTQ+ friendly. This place did have spider webs in the windows and heavy dust around the windows as well. That was disappointing. You can still be cozy and clean. The staff here left us very underwhelmed. They were having a conversation and finished the conversation before helping us. So we stood there feeling stupid and awkward while they wrapped up their social hour... while taking our order, the person kept her eyes locked on the computer screen. It just didn't feel friendly at all. I expect that kind of service from a Starbucks but not a local coffee shop. My boyfriend got a latte which tasted burnt. Neither of us were a fan. I can't remember the name of the drink but I got a white chocolate cherry I believe latte. It was pretty good. I did order my drink with oatmilk and it was an extra $1.50! Are you insane!? That's literally crazy. That is by far the most expensive swap to oatmilk I have seen! That alone almost pushed this to a one star review, but the drink did taste good. Overall, there are so many coffee shops In the area, I don't feel we will be back to this one.