Moon palace book store minneapolis

I hope to write another post exploring why it is so important to me. The beautiful and haunting san francisco chronicle tale of an orphans search for love. Literacy learning behind bars at the moon palace book store in minneapolis, minnesota. Like any locally owned business, our store has taken on the characteristics and personality of its owners. Moon palace books moves with the help of a 60person book. Your neighborhood independent bookstore located in south minneapolis. Twin cities independent bookstore day passport rain taxi. The bookstore is partnering with an old friend who runs a restaurant in south minneapolis, if you want to speculate wildly about who that could. We had 85 people at the launch party friday, and now we are back for a reading at the best book store in minneapolis, moon palace books 3032 minnehaha ave, minneapolis. Mar 16, 2020 so far the list of closures includes moon palace, wild rumpus, milkweed books and irreverent bookworm in minneapolis and zenith bookstore in duluth.

Moon palace books is an independent bookstore in minneapolis. Angela is the buyer and is really sweet and has excellent taste. Geek love cafe 3032 minnehaha ave inside moon palace books. Below are a few of the thousands of independent bookstores worldwide with whom partners. Andrea tritschler events and marketing manager moon. Located in south minneapolis near peace coffee wonderland park, moon palace is a small neighborhood bookstore, says angela schwesnedl.

Memorably, that move was carried out assemblyline style, with the help of sixty bookloving volunteers. Were still trying to figure out what this will mean for our employees and our business, please stay tuned for information about how you can help support us and our staff during this difficult time. And dont read the term neighborhood bookstore as a dismissal, either. View andrea tritschlers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. I keep them in a spinner rack near the front door and they are a great draw for my customers. Moon palace books is a brand new independent bookstore tucked behind peace coffee and the trylon microcinema on 33rd and minnehaha. They differ, however, in that moon palaces selection is a bit more eclectic. Moon palace books 2820 e 33rd st minneapolis, mn book.

The minneapolis book store hosts concerts, readings, trivia nights, different book clubs and more interactive events. Moon palace is one of the most delightful places in the city. The colorful south minneapolis book shop moved into a much bigger space at 3032 minnehaha ave. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

The beautiful and haunting san francisco chronicle. Love going here but wish they had a coffee shop in the store. Angela and jamie schwesnedl chose moon palace books as the name of their minneapolis, minnesota, bookstore after moon palace, a 1989 postmodern novel by paul auster. All events are postponed until further notice reading with angela vorashills. See 7 photos and 2 tips from 116 visitors to moon palace books. As you may recall, the beloved indie in the citys longfellow neighborhood moved to their current minnehaha street address just last year, in july. Coloring time say they want to try out a new venue, just for fun. A labyrinthine space of floortoceiling used books in the heart of dinkytown. Several local bookstores closing doors, moving online.

Midwest, and centers on the life of the narrator marco stanley fogg and the two previous generations of his family. Find the books you want at the moon palace books online bookstore, based in minneapolis, mn. Simon performed at moon palace books in minneapolis longfellow. Moon palace books staff placed inventory on shelves in the store s new location, after the books were moved around the block by a volunteer book brigade. Its been so wonderful to follow their account to see 1,467 posts. This cheerful, snug bookshop is built for young readers, but still attracts its share of adults too. Books will be shipped upon publication, may 5, 2020. Anyone questioning that minneapolis is a hip in a cool indie nerd way city. Theres something special about this shop thats very eyecatching. We wanted to especially thank sheila ramirez brott who was one of our servers by the pool. Zimmer has moved on, but he bursts into a breakfast party held by the. With the beautiful backdrop of changing leaves and fresh cool air this becomes the perfect place to enjoy the most colorful season of the year. Located on the west bank of the mississippi river in minneapolis, mayday books sells books, magazines and newspapers and also serves as a meeting space for.

Moon palace books 3032 minnehaha ave minneapolis mn 55406. Its the story of a young man in new york who inherits hundreds of boxes of books from his uncle, and then when times get tough, he reads them all and sells them off one by one, said angela schwesnedl. See 4 photos and 1 tip from 7 visitors to moon palace books. This place is an adorable cafe in an even more adorable bookstore. Pepperoni pizza at geek love at moon palace books the heavy. There are still plenty of activities to make you appreciate minneapolis during the fall months. Geek love cafe, located right inside moon palace books, offers delicious sourdough pizzas, flavorful salads, plenty of. Moon palace actively speaks out against inequality, much like another local store, boneshaker books, which operates with a highly motivated volunteer. With the opening next door later this year of the arbeiter brewery, moon palace geek love seems well positioned to be the living room from a fastevolving longfellow neighborhood. Apr 27, 2018 the book house in dinkytown minneapolis. The space is decidedly neighborhood oriented, hosting storytimes, local bands, and book clubs. The best minneapolis fall activities meet minneapolis. It is also home to geek love cafe, where you can grab breakfast or a slice of pizza before perusing the store. I especially loved their selection of kids books and graphic novels.

Moon palace move means books, beers, and brunch city pages. Spend a couple days this fall exploring the city by nature. Angela and jamie schwesnedl have owned moon palace books for two years. Jul 11, 2016 moon palace books staff placed inventory on shelves in the store s new location, after the books were moved around the block by a volunteer book brigade. The store s 110capacity performance room is set to the side of the cafe through a separate doorway. The moon in the palace by weina dai randel, paperback. Rain taxis twin cities literary calendar is teaming up with 19 great independent bookstores in the twin cities to celebrate independent bookstore day on saturday, april 27. But minnesotans are keeping these stores busy with online orders. I just finished reading it for the third time and i wanted to write an outline of the novel for future reference and to help my own understanding. Fair trade books red wing, minnesota, usa fair trade books specializes in some new books, used books. Moon palace books 2820 e 33rd st minneapolis mn 55406. Many local bookstores closing doors, moving online. The moon as a poetic and planetary influence over earthly affairs runs as a theme, wittily ransacked, throughout this elegant fiction by awardwinning novelist and poet auster the new york trilogy. The store is also offering discounts, treats and advance reader copies for customers who purchase hardcover bookers.

Moon palace books and geek love cafe, 3032 minnehaha ave, minneapolis, 612. Moon palace becomes music venue for books with adventurous. Why the twin cities are top for literature minnesota monthly. Music at moon palace books, minneapolis, live music. Geek love cafe, located right inside moon palace books, offers delicious sourdough pizzas, flavorful salads, plenty of breakfast foods, and coffee, wine and beer to go with it. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Moon palace books 2820 e 33rd st minneapolis, mn book stores. This bookstore is on vacation or is not currently active on. Store owner angela schwesnedl had been considering opening her own store for a while. Events and marketing manager at moon palace books minneapolis, minnesota 298 connections. Moon palace books moves with the help of a 60person book brigade. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Weina randel weaves a captivating tale about the intrigues of the inner court through the eyes of the woman who would become the most infamous empress in chinese history, finding a human story of love and hope amidst bloodshed and treachery. Moon palace books, minneapolis, mn angela schwesnedlowner i started selling iconic quilling cards in my book store in march of 2018.

So far the list of closures includes moon palace, wild rumpus, milkweed books and irreverent bookworm in minneapolis and zenith bookstore in duluth. Moon palace has been one of the twin cities best neighborhood bookstores since it opened in 2012. Oct 04, 2017 moon palace move means books, beers, and brunch. Mayday books is celebrating its 40th year in business as an allvolunteer, nonprofit, nonsectarian book store specializing in progressive politics with 15% off all books all the time. Moon palace becomes music venue for the books with adventurous. In 2018, i sold an average of 25 cardsmonth and in 2019 that average increased to over 40 cardsmonth. Lake street stories is 12 stories about the heart of south minneapolis.

Whatever youre looking for, chances are we have a bookstore that will suit you. Pepperoni pizza at geek love at moon palace books the. Moon palace books and geek love cafe are closed, until further notice. Moon palace contemporary american fiction auster, paul on.

Ticket info about music shows at moon palace books. Moon palace, paul auster moon palace is a novel written by paul auster that was first published in 1989. Moon palace is a novel written by paul auster that was first published in 1989 the novel is set in manhattan and the u. Adorable independent book store with great childrens books, cards, gifts, and office.

Aug 12, 2019 the minneapolis book store hosts concerts, readings, trivia nights, different book clubs and more interactive events. Schwesnedl will say that theyre partnering with an old friend who runs a restaurant in south minneapolis and whose food we really love. Were printing up the 2019 twin cities independent bookstore passportjampacked with bookstore coupons and illustrations by local artist kevin cannon, the passport is free to pick up, and the best way to maximize your. With the opening next door later this year of the arbeiter brewery, moon palacegeek love seems well positioned to be the living room from a fastevolving longfellow neighborhood. Communities support local bookstores during coronavirus. Oct 14, 2018 lake street stories is 12 stories about the heart of south minneapolis. Inside is geek love cafe, a spot for wine, pizza, salad and breakfast food. At moon palace books in minneapolis, stacks of orders are coming in. Moon palace books exterior courtesy of moon palace books. Nov 23, 2018 the store s 110capacity performance room is set to the side of the cafe through a separate doorway. Minneapolis bookstores are about so much more than just books. Dec 18, 2012 moon palace books is a brand new independent bookstore tucked behind peace coffee and the trylon microcinema on 33rd and minnehaha.