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October 2023 by Jeremy Burnett
Have been twice so far. Got to hear a new release reading and signing with the author. Parking is pay in the area but plenty available on non-sports days. Patrick was a kind host, clearly passionate about making this a lively little escape for book casuals and avid readers.
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August 2023 by Phillip Pless
I was visiting Minneapolis/St. Paul this past week for work and I wanted to check out this locally owned bookstore. I originally arrived after store hours and the bookstore was closed. I ran into the owner (?) and she graciously reopened the store so that I could browse. We were able to chat about books and I was able to pick up a few books. Fantastic customer service (one of the best I've had in a very long time) and the owner's knowledge of books is unmatched. Highly recommend if you live in the Twin Cities!
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August 2023 by Hannah Cushing
A very nice little indie book store with enough of a selection that you'll leave with more than you came for.
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July 2023 by Albert Vierling
The mom & pop store depicted in movie "you got mail". Attendants place minireviewss of books they have read. Tens of them all over the place. Very friendly service.
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June 2023 by Travis Jones
Adorable little bookstore, Sadly no A/C. but very comfortable and nice selection!
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May 2023 by Rex Koepke
Comfy chairs and books on every wall, can I live here? No? Okay then I'll just visit every weekend, love this little shop.
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April 2023 by Sarah E.
The levels of coziness are off the charts at SubText! This bookshop does a great job of maximizing space for inventory while also having a good amount of lounge space. We visited for the first time on indie bookstore day. We saw tall shelves with options covering most genres as well as a shelf in the back for preowned books.The store is located in lower town so parking can be tricky. Luckily there is a parking garage across the street!
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March 2023 by M V
Cute little bookshop in the heart of St Paul. Tiny but very loveable and actually had NYRB title I was after for a week
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February 2023 by Jakub Cernoch
We were tourists visiting the downtown St. Paul area and lucked out on this find. Book stores have absolutely lovely vibes about them, even though I don't read as much as I used to, and this one was no different. We interacted with Sue at the counter and she was delightful to our whole group of seven people. I actually picked up a new fantasy series thanks to one of her recommendation notes, but I haven't yet started it. In any case, we felt super welcome and it was all a great time. Support indie bookstores.
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December 2022 by Byron Toole
Lovely bookstore. Staff is helpful and well informed.A regular stop for us when we visit downtown St Paul.
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December 2022 by Kristen Fried
I'm a huge fan of Booksellers Choice which make an excellent gift! You are supposed to submit things a person likes to read or favorite books/authors and they will select a title, but I prefer to provide random facts about a person and then have them select 3 titles. They hit it out of the park every time and it's such a fun gift!
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December 2022 by Josh Geiger
Fantastic book shop nestled in St. Paul's downtown - helpful staff and the perfect size for a bookshop. I appreciate the curated book picks to guide your reading journey.Support small businesses!
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October 2022 by Daniel Fernandez-Baca
Subtext is cute, intimate, and well stocked. It's not a big space but it's filled to the brim with great books and a peaceful vibe. My new go to bookstore!
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October 2022 by Benji Tri
Great little book store in downtown Saint Paul, close to the Excel Energy Center, the Science Museum, and the Central St. Paul Library.
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September 2022 by Sheri H.
Bring cash or credit card and prepare to shop. Excellent, well - curated selection of books as well as cards. Staff has comments on some of the shelves, with book reviews. Helpful staff. I would have rated the shop 5 stars, except for the surcharge on credit card use. Considering all books are full retail, and I could have noted the titles and ordered the two hardbound and two trade paperback from Amazon upon returning to my hotel, I give it 4 stars.