This was my 12th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. If I wanted a walking tour in a cute…read moretown with lots of interesting shops to poke into and window shop this would fit the bill. Plus, there are several dining options near by that I love (I am looking at you, San Pedro cafe). The back of the store has a vintage area with ample non-bookish gifts. I found the book selection extremely small, and this wouldn't be my first stop if seeking a new book to read. Further, the organization of the shelved books felt wild with genres seemingly mixed. The staff were pleasant and helpful; and I, also, appreciated the parking in front of the store.

I live in the area and when I have a few extra moments when I'm in town I always enjoy stopping by…read moreChapter2Books to peruse the shelves. True, it's a small store but they have opened up a couple rooms adjacent to the front of the store to add greater depth to their inventory. The employees here are always friendly and ready to help if I have any questions. I do not take a brick and mortar bookstore in a small town for granted. I'm thankful they are here and am happy to support an indie bookstore as great as this one!

I actually purchased a book from them through Abe Books online. The book I received was better than…read moredescribed, packaged well and mailed within 24 hours. and a very good value for such an older book.

This was my 20th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. It sells used and rare books. The…read morestacks here felt curated and well organized, which I appreciated. Often times a used bookstore chooses to organize in a somewhat random fashion, so their eye to detail and curation is welcomed. The wood tones and lighting here were cozy. There is street parking available.

The 'new' location is a massive upgrade from the previous one across the street. They have revamped…read morethe store. Lots of parking space, clean inside with plenty of space in between isles to walk around and the cafe, as always is a plus. Nice seating area to soak up the sun shine while enjoying a good book with your favorite beverage. Have been to this location many a times and never had any issues with customer service or finding what I was looking for. If they don't have it in stock, they assist you in ordering and get it shipped directly to your home or at the store. There is always a friendly associate available to help you out.

Visited on Saturday afternoon and wow, I asked myself why I sat on a gift card for almost an entire…read moreYEAR!?! The store was clean, bright, and packed with books, puzzles, and stationary. Totally my jam! I spent way more time here than I planned just browsing (no regrets!). I had to take advantage of the $5 monthly book if you buy an item from the cafe. The staff I interacted with were friendly and helpful. The gal at the counter informed me of the rewards program and signed me up. I scored some goodies and was even able to receive double points... yahoo! It was a happy Saturday afternoon. Looking forward to future visits.

A pretty fun used bookstore for browsing, but not a good place to shop on a budget. Unfortunately…read morewhen I was in the other day, the owner was talking LOUDLY on the phone the ENTIRE time and was pacing back and forth between the checkout and the one place I was seriously interested in browsing (fiction - a very small section). Not a soothing experience, as bookshopping should be.

We popped in for a moment while passing time to hop on the lightrail…read more First you have to be let in as in someone has to come unlock the door. When you walk in it's jammed back with books, which is amazing to see. We only had time to browse the main room but I seen signs mentioning that there was more on the other floors. They had a large comic selection right when you walk in that's about all I checked out. I definitely want to come back and check out more! Looks like a place you can definitely spend time browsing.

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.

I enjoyed my trip to this little independent used bookstore - it is packed with books. There are…read moreeven nice signs hanging up over each genre/section so you can figure out where to look. I was just browsing but I left with several books. The lady had her two dogs at work with her but they were calm and stayed behind the counter. There was no pet odor even though they look to be frequent visitors. There's just the lovely smell of books :) I will be back! * side note - It looked like there might be several cute shops or cafes on this street to visit as well. I can also recommend the post office nearby as the clerk was helpful and friendly. Make a nice afternoon of it!

From the owner: Serving the community since 1988.read more

I just happened to be walking by with a little time on my hands, and have always wanted to stop in…read morehere, and finally had the chance. What a gem. The space is small but the selection in the areas I looked (sci-fi and horror) was strong. The space is very comfortable, and the staff were amazing. I didn't interact directly but overheard them and wow, top notch service. Support this incredible bookstore! I know I will be the next time I am buying a book as a gift or for myself!

I recently discovered this bookstore after I received a giftcard and I absolutely fell in love!…read moreThis bookstore is bigger than it looks and even has some space to sit and read. It is cozy and you can tell that the community here loves this store. The owners and staff are so friendly and welcoming and treat customers like friends and family! Their prices are pretty typical of other bookstores, but they also have bargain books/used books that are very reasonable priced! They have a great selection of genres and books for all ages as well. This is an awesome spot that feels warm and cozy.

A perfect local book store. If you live in town or are just visiting Fair Trade books is a must…read morewhen in downtown Red Wing.

Bestie adventures in Red Wing just wouldn't be complete without a visit to the local bookstore. We…read moreheard great things about this one, so we had to check it out. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted by a gentleman (I wish I'd gotten his name!) who immediately made us feel welcome. He was friendly, clearly passionate about books, and incredibly knowledgeable. He asked if it was our first time visiting, and when we said yes, he surprised us with an amazing gesture....a free book, each, tailored to our favorite genres. We were blown away by the generosity and thoughtfulness. The store itself is a treasure. Books galore, neatly organized by genre, and the place is not super larger, but makes you just want to look at it all. They also have a great selection of puzzles throughout. It's obvious that this place is loved -- both by the people who work there and those who visit. I purchased one book and I felt the price was reasonable. I can't wait to come back to Red Wing and when I do, I think another stop at this charming bookstore is on the list. Highly recommend to any fellow book lovers!