Best Second Hand Textbook Shops In Minneapolis Near Me

The Book House in Dinkytown Paperback Exchange Half Price Books James & Mary Laurie Bookseller Nat's Uptown Books The Irreverent Bookworm Once Upon A Crime

1. The Book House in Dinkytown - Minneapolis

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· 198 reviews

1316 4th St SE #201, Minneapolis, MN 55414

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The Book House in Dinkytown: what do users think?

Harry Weisenborn: amazing selection, very reasonably prices

Tovin Sannes-Venhuizen (Tovin): Greatly enjoyed my visit to this bookstore, the staff was wonderfully helpful in helping me attempt to find a few specific books and the books were reasonably priced. I was especially happy with the large Natural History and Ecology section.I was amused by the sorting of the books meant for readers with perhaps questionable tastes, where the four sections were sorted into “Smut / Filth / Sleaze / Erotica”One common theme i’ve noticed in many small bookstores is the prevalence of communist literature, while I do not necessarily disagree with it, it’s an interesting trend between stores. Would’ve enjoyed talking to the staff about their opinions but ran out of time, perhaps on my next visit.Free books on cart in street, enjoyed browsing them as well.

Halley Boesen: 🍉❤ Amazing bookstore with so much queer and political history. Chill atmosphere, friendly staff, and fair prices! They also have graphic novels, comics, local zines, and a free zine library right when you walk in!

Em Christie: The Book House in Dinkytown is like a TARDIS - it’s bigger on the inside! What looked like a small shop revealed a maze of stacked shelves, all clearly labeled and organized, so finding what I was looking for was easy peasy. The staff were helpful and friendly. And IT SMELLS FANTASTIC in there. That book smell - gets ya every time!

Jim Miller: Today was my very first visit. I should have been there long time ago. I was impressed by the selection and quality of chess books. More importantly, I was impressed by the kindess and helpfulness of the bookseller. He was very polite even before opening the store! I felt like I was visiting family: very welcome. I loved the cozy atmosphere of the store. Put another way, if I could give The Book House five HUNDRED stars, it would make my grade more accurate. Thank you.

David Behsman: This is a fantastic book store! I was pleasantly surprised at the great selection. The prices are very fair as well.

April Gentling: Been here a couple of times. Such a cute lil place. Love going in and looking around. It feels like a maze!! Super fun and the people there are very helpful.

Lilly: Absolutely love this little bookstore. They have a unique selection that caters to nearly anybody and at such good prices. Store owners are kind. I could sit in this place all day, everyday.

Emily Feicht: We love the sheer number of non fiction books and foreign language works! Classics and newer works are widely available. Lots of hard covers, even before discussing the rare books. There's a rewards program and periodic sales by genre. It's well traveled with lots of stock turnover.

Erika J. Worley: Walls of books!!!!!!

jon hinton: Wonderful little book store.

Camille McCallum: The Book House in Dinkytown is an absolute treasure trove for book enthusiasts! This vintage bookstore is a hidden gem in Minneapolis, boasting an impressive collection that includes rare first editions, signed copies, and collector's editions. The variety across genres is extensive, ensuring there's something for every literary taste.The charm of discovering hidden literary gems adds an exciting element to the browsing experience. The staff's friendliness and helpfulness enhance the overall atmosphere, making each visit a delightful journey through literary history. If you're a book lover seeking unique finds, The Book House in Dinkytown is a must-visit destination, earning it a well-deserved five stars!

Patrick Merz: Great bookstore. Nice little record section, too.

Brett Roberts: This was a great find in the Twin Cities for used books. They have a wide selection of topics and friendly staff.

Dave Campbell: Great independently owned bookstore with a wide variety. Staff are very knowledgeable and welcoming.

2. Paperback Exchange - Lynnhurst

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· 85 reviews

2227 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419

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Dan Vogel: So much for so little

Will P: What an amazing and welcoming bookstore! It’s so nice to be greeted in a genuine fashion by someone who is interested in their customers. This is a charming little shop absolutely packed with paperbacks. It’s definitely worth a visit!

Kennedy Kell: Fun store with a wide variety of books and friendly staff!

Jim Blackwood: This cozy little store has a wide variety of books. It is fun to stop in and look around. I always leave with five or six books

marla einck: I love funky little unique places, and the Paperback Exchange was a gem I was delighted to find. I visit my son and his family in Minneapolis about once a month and like to take long walks near the lakes while I'm there. The PE will be one of my walking destinations from now on. I am a fan of recycled books and was lucky enough to find three of the books on my 2024 book club list. Their discount pricing is a bonus. If you bring in used books to exchange, you get a larger discount on their new and used books that you purchase. The sales associate made the shopping exoeriece even more fun. NOTE: Katty corner across Penn and 50th is also a consignment clothing store. Double score!!!

Clayton Haapala: Fun bookstore, had more current inventory than expected. They were able to look up inventory for us and we found what we were looking for.

Logan V.: and give you that for in-store credit. Explaining this further, this means if I give them a 10 dollar book they will give me 10 dollars in credit. I can then pick a book for 10 dollars

Andre Wells: They are simply the bestBetter than all the rest!!!

Eli Johnson: What a great used book store! I live nearby and come in anytime i have a hankering for something. Don’t let their modest retail windowfront fool you; the store stretches deep and they have a lot of stuff. And it has that fabulous iconic “old book” smell, which in today’s world, seems to be a bygone thing.

Eric Karn: They were the only book shop in town willing to order me a rare English book. That was 10 years ago and I've been shopping with them ever since. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, affordable, I love paperback exchange!

Archiva: The best bookstore in the world.

Diane Sanso: was super helpful and gave some great info, too. If we ever get back to MSP, we'll go there first!

Ary Lu: My favorite local bookstore :3

Salma: Cute bookstore!!! I couldn’t really find good books here but nevertheless I enjoyed my visit.

3. Half Price Books - St. Paul

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· 1249 reviews

2041 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55116, United States

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Don Draeger: Staff is very helpful and friendly.

Kaiyeh R Quiah: Book sellers should as well know their products!

Katelyn H: This is my favorite place to sell my books, and also to buy used books. The employees are very helpful, and the store is set up in a way that is very comfortable to browse. You might not get a lot of money for selling your books, but they pay you cash. They buy them for cheap because they sell them cheap, and it's amazing.

Angela Anderson: One of my favorite places to shop in-person. I always check here fist when I'm looking for a specific book. Also a great place to go if you're looking for a unique gift idea. Very friendly staff, and you never know what you might find!

J E: Always fun to stop and poke around for bargins!!

Shea Bartel: Great selection, friendly staff! One of my favorite book stores

Alan Stanley: Fast and Friendly!❤️

Megan Davis: Was in town for work, just went in for something to do one evening. Loved this bookstore. I ended up buying 4 books, 2 of which were hardback, for $35. Great selection and prices.

Judy Rolchigo: Excellent help by Sam!!!!Thank you Sam for your quick work in finding the book I wanted!!!

4. James & Mary Laurie Bookseller - Minneapolis

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· 58 reviews

250 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

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James & Mary Laurie Bookseller: what do users think?

Nish Andran: This is one of those bookstores that you go to if you're looking for rarer non-fiction books. They have some fiction and common stuff too, but specialize in hardcovers, rare prints, and first edition non-fictions. As someone who loathes the average bookstores that have small selections of run of the mill non-fiction books, this place was a treat!

Carlos Figari: Small antique book store. Posters and maps are scattered around, some on the floor.

Gavin Matts: i had quite an incredible shop at this bookstore. it’s such a wonderful archive and i feel better about everything for having visited.

Lisa Schaffer-Harris: Huge selection of used, old and rare books.

Ho Ly: Awesome gem of a book store!

Laura Kennedy Gilman: Great selection, fair prices, wonderful people

John Mueller: Jim has been a good friend for more than 20 years and I often go just to visitBut it must be remembered that he is an expert in antiquarian books in general and has a very good selection of books, vinyl and maps and prints to choose from. Plus he can find just about anything he doesn't have in the store. He is a nationally known expert in the field and I couldn't be more positive in recommending Jim and the store to anyone looking for a specific book or record. It is a dynamite store!

Jeezus Beezus: Amazing store, stunning. The taller owner was prejudiced n thought I was stealing books tho even with the receipt sitting on top of them. The shorter owner was absolutely lovely.

Jared Morton: Impressive store. A lot of inventory, mostly in old or collectible editions. Very good customer service.

Brian: Wide variety of books. A lot of first editions. Friendly staff.

5. Nat's Uptown Books - Lowry Hill East

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· 32 reviews

1016 W 27th St #100, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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Aaron T. Rose: Nat’s has everything you could ask for. Dusty books, a cute bunny, a surly Gen X owner 10/10. No notes.

Anna Subialka: The owner and his bunny are so awesome and kind! Tiny little bookstore that is a little disorganized but totally unique. Seems like it came out of a novel. Zoro is a sweet bunny and definitely runs the place in his bunny fashion. Stop for the bunny and stay for the fun books you can find!

S B: A cute eclectic bookstore. They have a resident bunny named Zoro who likes to eat raisins. My heart…Also found a book by a local author and so far it’s amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

Juan Reyes: Great little book store. Plan to be there for a while, there's so many books across a vast array of genres.

Maisie Johnson: Such a fun bookstore to browse; I immediately found something that caught my eye. Highly recommend a visit, at the very least to see the bunny that hangs out in the store!

Kathy Winterburn: Be prepared for digging through boxes and boxes of books when u visit this treasure trove of a used book store. Staff are very well-read and provide endless book talk if coaxed in any fashion!

The Other Dude: Very cozy little book store, some rare finds here. The store clerk was very helpful and friendly as well.

Davi Gray: OK, never knew this place was here, but if you love books like I love books it is a little piled-high dusty slice of heaven. AND there's a bunny you can pet. Seriously, the book selection here is like dying and going to lit heaven.

Angelita Babineau: Unique bookstore with mountains of books. Friendly owner and adorable bunny! Worth paying a visit📚

6. The Irreverent Bookworm - Hale

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· 82 reviews

5163 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417

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Christopher Krull: Friendly staff, great selection of new and used books. They can order me almost anything.

natasha acuna: LOVE this queer neurodivergent HAVEN. I always find more than I what I expected

Patsy Stuva: This is an awesome indie bookstore with selections in a wide range of genres. The owner is a honey but has a hint of sass. Perfect! They know their inventory and can order almost anything you want.

Tracey Messner: Fun bookstore.

Katie Hansen: Incredibly kind and knowledgable staff amongst a well-planned collection of stories and information. I only wish I lived closer to visit more often. ❤️

Jacob Lynch August: The employees always have great suggestions.

Andy Bobandy: Nice bookstore. Leans a little to far into the "alternative lifestyle" stuff for me, but it's still a great little bookstore.

Angie E: Well read staff! Love used and new options!

Carly St.Martin-Norburg: Great independent bookstore. They have a small section of used books for a reduced price.

Cole Sarar: We went in for last minute holiday gifts and found so much. The shop is fantastically cute, the book selection is top notch. I’ll be going back for sure.

Aaron Ziegler: A dream of a local independent bookstore…cozy and inviting. The curation and fun and clever book/section descriptions make it great fun to shop…it’s an experience as much as a store! But if you can’t make it in-person, sure to shop them online…support this Minneapolis treasure!

7. Once Upon A Crime - Whittier

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· 91 reviews

604 W 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55405

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Rebecca Lonski: Wonderful bookshop. The staff is always helpful and willing to answer all my questions “well it had a blue cover and a murder by windshield fluid in it” type questions which is very much appreciated. Feels happy just to walk into a cozy place like that. 11/10 highly recommended.

Benji Tri: Great place for mysteries, crime, and suspense novels. Sections broken down into True Crime, Scottish Authors, Scandinavian Authors and so on. Fun and cozy independent bookstore!

oatbagg: Really great mystery book store tucked away in residential neighborhood.

Carol Manthey: This place is a must for anyone who loved mysteries or would like to give them a try. The staff was welcoming and gave great recommendations.

Michelle Atkinson: I loved this bookstore so much! I could have spent all day there. Amazing selection of mystery and crime books!

jackson atkins: If you like mysteries and thrillers, this is the place.

Sarah Bauman: from new releases to collectible first editions to an adorable children’s section!

Tucker Nowak: Awesome little book store. True crime and mystery heaven. Ended up getting a pretty rare book.

Matthew Besant: Great place for crime and thriller books!

Connie T.: Shop owners are so knowledgeable and friendly! If you love mysteries, this is the only place to go!

Daniel Thompson: I love a place where I can ask about a new series of mysteries and their recommendations are spot on. Wonderful place.

Sarah Johnson: Beautiful selection! Great place!

Meghan Chomiuk: I've only been here once, but have been wanting to go back ever since. Lovely store and a huge selection of books.

Robb Krueger: I live this bookstore. Such kind, helpful people and a great selection of my favorite genre of books.

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