When I can’t decide what to read, I head to places that allow me to comb through shelves of books I’d never find myself gravitating toward otherwise. Enter, Magers and Quinn. With a brick-and-mortar location in the heart of Minneapolis’s Uptown neighborhood, it is one of the largest independent bookstores in the Midwest. Think of […]
Imagine, if you will, a stroll down Lyndale Ave. Without warning, it begins to rain. You dash off on to a side street to escape the weather and come to find yourself down a staircase and into a bookstore. You shake the droplets and look around. Each corner of the worn-in lower level comes complete […]
If you are like me, you are longing to patron your favorite places, especially those that feel like a home away from home. That is the Minnesota History Center (and Historical Society) for me. I was lucky enough to head to the basement during graduate school to see all the incredible artifacts for archival research. […]
My bucket list always includes a long lineup of books by Minnesota authors and books about Minnesota itself. Every time I head to the woods, or pack for a road trip, I head to a local bookstore and scour the shelves for the next home-away-from-home favorite. The staff at Zenith Bookstore in Duluth have always […]
The Zenith Bookstore in West Duluth is a worn-in, well-loved bibliophiles paradise. It is located just off the highway in a former liquor store next to Beaner’s Central coffeehouse, now Wussow’s Concert Cafe. You can’t miss it, just look for the vibrant and inviting mural of a collection of books painted by local artist Tom […]
Hi there, Jessica here! I am headed up to Duluth, Minnesota for the weekend to bucket list and would love to see if there are places you think I need to stop! What are your favorite things to do in Duluth? Tag some of your favorites and tell me what makes that restaurant, park, mural, […]
Located in downtown Duluth, Minnesota and opened in 1980, the Duluth Public Library is a part of the Arrowhead Library System and serves a population of 86,319. They have three location; Main Library off Superior St., Mt. Royal Branch in Mt. Royal Shopping Circle and West Duluth. The building was designed by architect Gunnar Birkerts and […]
St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers, or simply, St. Croix Books. You might know it as Goodman Gary Bookseller, too. Or hey maybe The Goodman Theatre, or Loome Booksellers… Well, they are all connected but I just want to talk about one. St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers had been owned by Gary Goodman (who is really nice, by […]
On gloomy days like this, I find that the best thing to do is to find a book, look for a cozy spot and let the day melt away while you get lost somewhere else. And… I just so happen to know the perfect place where you can do just that. The Eden Prairie Library […]
Up next on the #mnbucketlist is The Valley Bookseller right off Main Street in Stillwater. I was a little busy this past Saturday BUT I didn’t forget that it was Indie Bookstore Day! And in reality, every day has the potential to be Independent Bookstore Day. There were lots of special events throughout the almost […]
Magers and Quinn Booksellers on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis is the perfect urban bookstore. Every single nook and cranny is crammed, brimming with books… just enough room to find a seat on the floor. They have a section devoted to Minnesota; authors, history, Minnesota inspired-wares (calendars, pens, notebooks… etc), along with an area for rare […]
