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We are a used bookstore and community space in Rochester, Minnesota. We celebrate the joy of reading, the pursuit of learning, and the gift of collaborative creativity.

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We've got new bookmarks from @humdrumpaper! They are adorable and die cut into funny and lovely shapes. We've got lots more different kinds, and they'll be available for the first time at the Adult Book Fair at Thesis Beer Project on Tuesday, June 6 from 3PM to 10PM. Come check them out, $6 each! Your bike needs a bumper sticker! (Or rather, crossbar sticker!) We've got all kinds of fun ones to go on your bike or anywhere else. $1.50 each! Happy Pride! 🌈🌈🌈 The Adult Book Fair at the Brewery is back! Garden Party Books will be at Thesis Beer Project on Tuesday, June 6! We'll be closed on Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. We'll then be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday (as per usual) and we'll be open again on Thursday at 10AM. We're open today from 1-5PM, get something to read for your time off tomorrow! Target has decided to remove parts of its Pride collection from stores due to threats of violence. This decision especially impacts the queer indie artists they invited to participate this year. One of those is @ashandchess, an awesome company run by a trans couple. Graduation season is the perfect time to feel a bit nostalgic about the books that made you fall in love with reading and give the gift of knowledge to the next generation. Our children's room is always well stocked, and we're open today through Saturday from 10-5! Miss yesterday's sale? There's still time to get in some weekend book browsing. We're open Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00! Happy Pride, folks! Today is Rochester's Pride, and to celebrate, we put together a whole bunch of queer book recommendations for you! There are options for any reader. Whether you're looking for sci fi/ fantasy, romance, lit fic, nonfiction, YA, or middle grade, we have you covered!