Coloring time say they want to try out a new venue, just for fun. At moon palace books in minneapolis, stacks of orders are coming in. Schwesnedl will say that theyre partnering with an old friend who runs a restaurant in south minneapolis and whose food we really love. Moon palace books 2820 e 33rd st minneapolis, mn book stores.
Inside is geek love cafe, a spot for wine, pizza, salad and breakfast food. Oct 14, 2018 lake street stories is 12 stories about the heart of south minneapolis. Dec 18, 2012 moon palace books is a brand new independent bookstore tucked behind peace coffee and the trylon microcinema on 33rd and minnehaha. 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. Books will be shipped upon publication, may 5, 2020.
They differ, however, in that moon palaces selection is a bit more eclectic. Moon palace has been one of the twin cities best neighborhood bookstores since it opened in 2012. Moon palace books, minneapolis, mn angela schwesnedlowner i started selling iconic quilling cards in my book store in march of 2018. This bookstore is on vacation or is not currently active on.
Moon palace books and geek love cafe, 3032 minnehaha ave, minneapolis, 612. Moon palace is one of the most delightful places in the city. Moon palace books 3032 minnehaha ave minneapolis, mn book. 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.
Angela and jamie schwesnedl have owned moon palace books for two years. 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. 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. Moon palace books now closed longfellow 2 tips from. Music at moon palace books, minneapolis, live music. Love going here but wish they had a coffee shop in the store. This place is an adorable cafe in an even more adorable bookstore. 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. Simon performed at moon palace books in minneapolis longfellow. The space is decidedly neighborhood oriented, hosting storytimes, local bands, and book clubs. There are still plenty of activities to make you appreciate minneapolis during the fall months. 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. So far the list of closures includes moon palace, wild rumpus, milkweed books and irreverent bookworm in minneapolis and zenith bookstore in duluth.
Events and marketing manager at moon palace books minneapolis, minnesota 298 connections. Store owner angela schwesnedl had been considering opening her own store for a while. The best minneapolis fall activities meet minneapolis. Adorable independent book store with great childrens books, cards, gifts, and office. Anyone questioning that minneapolis is a hip in a cool indie nerd way city. Moon palace books moves with the help of a 60person book. The colorful south minneapolis book shop moved into a much bigger space at 3032 minnehaha ave. Ticket info about music shows at moon palace books.
Twin cities independent bookstore day passport rain taxi. 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. Many local bookstores closing doors, moving online. Moon palace contemporary american fiction auster, paul on. A labyrinthine space of floortoceiling used books in the heart of dinkytown. Find the books you want at the moon palace books online bookstore, based in minneapolis, mn. 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. 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. Midwest, and centers on the life of the narrator marco stanley fogg and the two previous generations of his family. Moon palace becomes music venue for the books with adventurous. The moon in the palace by weina dai randel, paperback.
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 beautiful and haunting san francisco chronicle tale of an orphans search for love. Moon palace books exterior courtesy of moon palace books. Pepperoni pizza at geek love at moon palace books the. Why the twin cities are top for literature minnesota monthly.
See 4 photos and 1 tip from 7 visitors to moon palace books. Angela is the buyer and is really sweet and has excellent taste. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Oct 04, 2017 moon palace move means books, beers, and brunch. Hollywood park is a remarkable memoir of a tumultuous life. I keep them in a spinner rack near the front door and they are a great draw for my customers. All events are postponed until further notice reading with angela vorashills. The beautiful and haunting san francisco chronicle.
Moon palace move means books, beers, and brunch city pages. 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. 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. I especially loved their selection of kids books and graphic novels. Moon palace books 2820 e 33rd st minneapolis, mn book. 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. Memorably, that move was carried out assemblyline style, with the help of sixty bookloving volunteers. Geek love cafe 3032 minnehaha ave inside moon palace books. Literacy learning behind bars at the moon palace book store in minneapolis, minnesota.
Moon palace books moves with the help of a 60person book brigade. 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. Moon palace, paul auster moon palace is a novel written by paul auster that was first published in 1989. Moon palace actively speaks out against inequality, much like another local store, boneshaker books, which operates with a highly motivated volunteer. Spend a couple days this fall exploring the city by nature. Moon palace books is an independent bookstore in minneapolis.
Fair trade books red wing, minnesota, usa fair trade books specializes in some new books, used books. Theres something special about this shop thats very eyecatching. Moon palace books is a brand new independent bookstore tucked behind peace coffee and the trylon microcinema on 33rd and minnehaha. The store is also offering discounts, treats and advance reader copies for customers who purchase hardcover bookers. But minnesotans are keeping these stores busy with online orders. Its been so wonderful to follow their account to see 1,467 posts. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. View andrea tritschlers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Below are a few of the thousands of independent bookstores worldwide with whom partners. 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. In 2018, i sold an average of 25 cardsmonth and in 2019 that average increased to over 40 cardsmonth. Minneapolis bookstores are about so much more than just books. Geek love cafe, located right inside moon palace books, offers delicious sourdough pizzas, flavorful salads, plenty of. Aug 12, 2019 the minneapolis book store hosts concerts, readings, trivia nights, different book clubs and more interactive events.
Moon palace books 2820 e 33rd st minneapolis mn 55406. Several local bookstores closing doors, moving online. This cheerful, snug bookshop is built for young readers, but still attracts its share of adults too. Nov 23, 2018 the store s 110capacity performance room is set to the side of the cafe through a separate doorway.
And dont read the term neighborhood bookstore as a dismissal, either. See 7 photos and 2 tips from 116 visitors to moon palace books. Moon palace books and geek love cafe are closed, until further notice. Lake street stories is 12 stories about the heart of south minneapolis. The minneapolis book store hosts concerts, readings, trivia nights, different book clubs and more interactive events. 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. Whatever youre looking for, chances are we have a bookstore that will suit you. Apr 27, 2018 the book house in dinkytown minneapolis. We wanted to especially thank sheila ramirez brott who was one of our servers by the pool. 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. Communities support local bookstores during coronavirus.
Moon palace books 3032 minnehaha ave minneapolis mn 55406. 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. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Your neighborhood independent bookstore located in south minneapolis. Like any locally owned business, our store has taken on the characteristics and personality of its owners. Pepperoni pizza at geek love at moon palace books the heavy. 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. Zimmer has moved on, but he bursts into a breakfast party held by the. I hope to write another post exploring why it is so important to me.
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