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    Once Upon A Crime

    4.9 (22 reviews)
    ModerateBookstores
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Jen S.

    Love love love this little bookstore. The location is just perfect. I was lucky enough to attend this spot as one of my favorite authors was there for a book signing and Q&A. It was a bit small and crowded but it was nice cause it very that much more personal.

    Kaitlyn K.

    THE bookstore for crime fiction lovers! This small space has so many crime fiction books that any crime, murder mystery, and thriller lover will have a wonderful time. Everything is organized in an easy-to-understand way so you can go straight to what you are looking for, ranging from New Mysteries, Cozy Mysteries, Scandinavian Mysteries, and so much more! The new books are priced similarly to other bookstores, but the shopkeeper was much more helpful when it came to recommendations, adding to the value! *Tip: Ask to see the annex.

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    Amy P.

    This is such a cute little store just half a mile away from Eat Street. My mom convinced me to stop by after our lunch. She had been to the store previously for a book signing and absolutely LOVES crime books. In the world of COVID, they usually only take walk-ins by appointment but we were lucky and there was no one in when we arrived so we put our masks on and walked around. The building is pretty small but PACKED with books. I mean, totally packed. I absolutely loved the feel of it. So, if crime novels are your thing this is absolutely the place for you. The employee knew every question my mom threw at her (about novels and book series) and we purchased quite a few. Will gladly go back and I am happy to support them.

    Monique H.

    Mystery lover's paradise. This bookshop is absolutely full of all the thrills and chills you could want. They also have an annex which is full of vintage and collectible mystery novels that you'll find down a long hallway that could be the setting of any number of horror/suspense novels which seems only appropriate for a mystery laden store. I like Uncle Edgar's, but OUaC isn't as overwhelming. Staff was friendly. I would definitely come back.

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    Ask the Community - Once Upon A Crime

    New Stuart Neville books?

    Nothing under his own name since So Say The Fallen in 2016. He also wrote Here and Gone under the name Haylen Beck.

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    Such a gem! I recently stayed in downtown Minneapolis for a work trip and I always check for…read morebookstores in the area whenever I travel. I was so excited to learn of a black woman owned indie bookstore just a short walk from my hotel! Located in the Skyway, you can access via the Skyway or the street. It can be tricky to find using Google/Apple Maps from inside the Skyway. The app doesn't get a good signal inside, so it's easier to find from the street if you're unfamiliar with the Skyway. I got lost and asked the security guards in the mall for directions and they told me that all the bookstores downtown closed after the pandemic. I'm so glad I didn't listen to them and set off outside to find my way. Once I arrived after a 5 minute walk from the Marquette Hotel, I was in a book lovers dream! The bookstore is filled with an array of inventory, including local books, classics, new releases, children & teen books, accessories like bookmarks and stickers and even things for the home like candles and sage bundles. The owner, Miss Mary is just delightful. She introduced herself and we chatted for a while and let me know she was available if I needed help, I also noticed that she gave me space to browse freely and take in everything the store had to offer. If you are local, or visiting the area, please do yourself a favor and stop in to check out Strive Bookstore. We need to support our indie bookstores now more than ever!

    Ashamed to say that I paid this store my first visit this past week especially with how long…read morethey've been open. I needed to escape my home and walked downtown. Popped in here for a totally unplanned visit and if they weren't closing in an hour it would have been really hard for me to leave. What a comforting corner in what can sometimes be gloomy downtown Minneapolis. Solid book collection. Found out they host book clubs and you can even start your own and host it there. There's tons of comfy seating. Bonus points that it's black owned! Will be back!

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