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.

Poor service and even worse selection... way overpriced... serious readers should not even consider…read morethis cramped establishment. Worst I've ever seen in 30 years.

Loved this cozy and unique bookstore. I also appreciated the history behind the buildings previous…read moretenant, the phone company. Great photos of he switchboard room and operators! I could have spent hours here!!

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.

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.

Indy used bookstores are friendly safe comfortable places for retired professors in a strange town…read more I easily spent a couple of hours here and if you love books, you may too. Impressive collection of vintage and collectible, which as categories go, have more overlap than outside of the shaded part of the Venn diagram. The worker sized up my interests from my small pile and made an intriguing suggestion. Prices are good.

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

This was the 15th stop on the Indie Bookstore Passport tour. I was so surprised by this store. It…read morewas larger and better stocked (approximately 9,000 books) than I expected. It was a little hard to find; even with GPS prompting me that I'd arrived at my destination. I had to double check the address and hunt and peck to find the store. As a result, I really think they could improve their signage. But that aside, I loved everything else about the store. They had comfy seating to curl up with a book for a spell. The selection of books across all genres was top notch. Parking was on the street only, and with road construction, it was a bit of pain. Despite all that, this is relatively close to me, and I can see making a return visit. In looking at their event and bookclub page, they have some great options.

I attended a book reading/signing here back in October - and what an adorable, locally owned…read morebookshop! The bookstore feels like something out of Diagon Alley in Harry Potter - stuffed to the rafters with colorful, exciting wares. The owner, Sue, was SO kind and made us feel so welcome.

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!

Awesome bookstore! Good books and great service. Have been there two or three times, going again…read morenext week.