“Lovely children’s bookstore that is quirky and clearly designed with young ones in mind. Staff is always happy to help or recommend books; cats roam freely through the store, and a few other animals call the bookstore home too. The best. :)”
“If you are into weird science fiction, reading it or collecting it, this is the store for you. The owner is very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. This independent bookstore has a lot of ambiance.”
“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.”
“Stopped in on a whim while driving around. I was surprised at the large magazine selection and even found a special edition of a niche hobby interest that I've been looking for. The store was clean and looked to he well stocked. Staff was friendly.”
“I normally don’t do reviews, but i absolutely love this place. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, hugeee selection, and one of the first trans-friendly adult stores ive seen!”
“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!”
“My daughter and I always have the best time here looking for treasures. They buy back our old books while we shop! Stacks are well-organized and there is a great selection. Don't miss the basement!”
“This Half Price Books location is my favorite bookstore in the Twin Cities it has really friendly staff, including the store manager who helped me find the books I was looking for even scheduling me an in-store pickup for a book that was out of stock. Did I mention they carry a good selection of physical media: used CDs, LPs, DVDs/Blu-rays, video games, and more? If you're looking for a great bookstore, just go here and see for yourself!! ? ? ? ??”
10AM - 6PM
3230 Galleria, Edina“Cafe was very clean and nice, the staff was kind and the prices are never that bad. The store is organized a tad peculiarly and it makes finding the section you wanted a little hard but it gives you motivation to peruse the shelves.”
“A lovely bookstore. The staff is very knowledgeable and happy to find you whatever you are looking for. I also recommend this spot if you need to sell books, especially textbooks.”
“Pretty big B&N relative to others. Located inside the Mall of America so there is that….its pretty close to an entrance/exit and parking garage which makes it relatively convenient at the MoA. Like all B&N’s, incredibly overpriced but a massive selection. The employees were super helpful and there is a Starbucks in the store as well.”
“Whenever I am traveling through the MSP Airport, I stop into this delightful little bookstore. The employees are actually readers who can provide information and qualified suggestions about their books, and although small, they have a remarkably wide range of fiction and nonfiction sections. Although obviously they charge full cover price, anyone devoted to supporting physical bookstores should shop here.”
11AM - 5PM
714 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul“Really poor experience with store staff when attempting to make a return for defective item. Will not shop here again.
Edit: Store management was very responsive to resolve issue and will return to give them another chance.”
“Having come to Mackin after a series of abusive and/or indifferent employers, working here is a real breath of fresh air. "Dignity" is the word that comes to mind. Nobody peering over your shoulder, treating you like a child, using fear tactics to keep employees in line. They trust you to show up and do your job and have policies in place to make work as comfortable as possible in a warehouse environment. Everyone I have met here has been super friendly and supportive. Benefits for full-time employees are competitive and for the work you're doing the pay is decent. Never get that fight-or-flight feeling that I'm used to around department heads or shift leads. Don't buy into the slander, in my experience this is a great company to work for. 5 stars well-earned.”
“It had been awhile since I'd been in a bookstore. I was pleasantly surprised to see how many magazines are still being published. You'll find ones tailored to many niche interests. Check the freestanding displays and end caps for sales. You can find some good deals. The cafe sells Starbucks products; however, you cannot use that app or points there. The store and restrooms were clean and the staff was friendly.”