I recently had the chance to visit a great bookstore in Minnesota – Black Garnet Books. The selection was so well done and it is as welcoming a place as any shop I’ve been to. Lots of color and unique titles.

They sell new books, but they have a Little Free Library right in the store! How cool is that? It’s right by the door by the kids’ section. You know you have found a good bookstore when they understand the LFL mission and participate like this. They have lots of events, discussions, reading times, a book club, etc.

They recently changed owners and it looks like a really good fit. I’m excited to see what 2025 looks like for Black Garnet. They shared the news about the new ownership over on their Instagram profile.

Anyway, here are a few photos I snapped (during a VERY frigid morning) while I was there. This one is worth visiting if you are in the St. Paul, MN area.

Black Garnet Books
1319 University Ave. W.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
11am-5pm Monday-Friday
NOTE: they are closed from 1:30pm-2:10pm each day for lunch.
12pm-5pm Saturday and Sunday