The 10 Best Bookstores in Minnesota — 2026

We compared all 266 bookstores in Minnesota on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Barnes & NobleWoodbury

Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

(763) 204-7344 Website View listing

#2 · The Book House in DinkytownMinneapolis Used

Mon-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm

(612) 331-1430 Website View listing

#3 · Barnes & NobleMinnetonka

Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

(952) 855-0006 Website View listing

#4 · Birchbark Books and Native ArtsMinneapolis

10am to 6pm

(612) 374-4023 Website View listing

#5 · Boneshaker BooksMinneapolis

Mon–Sat 11AM–8PM, Sun 11AM–5PM

(612) 871-7110 Website View listing

#6 · Half Price BooksMinneapolis Used

Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm

(763) 784-1500 Website View listing

#7 · Nerdin OutInver Grove Heights ComicsManga

Mon–Thu 10am–7pm, Fri–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm

(651) 457-5662 Website View listing

#8 · Present Moment Herbs & BooksMinneapolis

Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(612) 824-3157 Website View listing

#9 · Midway Used and Rare BooksSt Paul Used

11 am - 5 pm

(651) 644-7605 Website View listing

#10 · Magus Books & HerbsMinneapolis UsedMetaphysical

Mon-Sun 12pm-6pm

(612) 379-1830 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.