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An introduction to my bookstore in downtown Northfield: Monkey See, Monkey Read

Monkey See, Monkey Read is a full service bookstore in downtown Northfield. If you’ve never been to the store, then this is your introduction. (Click the image below to see a short slideshow of the store.)

Monkey See, Monkey Read

We buy, sell, and trade new and used books, Kona Africabikes, games, as well as puzzles and toys from Melissa and Doug.

We stock approximately 15,000 books and we’ll order anything we don’t have in stock for you. Our wholesaler ships quickly and has 1.5 million books in stock. The current paperback bestsellers are 20% off. Book clubs are eligible for a 20% discount. Most special orders are discounted 10%. K-12 teachers can save 20% on books for classroom use. 

The store is located at 425 Division st. You can call us at 507-645-6700 or email info@monkeyread.com. Our website is monkeyread.com and our blog is monkeyread.wordpress.com. We are a global business, shipping books around the world daily.

Division St bookstores: there were 3; soon only 1

River City Books River City Books flyer raven
As previously announced in Jan., River City Books closed on Sunday. “Thank you for seven great years” says the sign on their door. Store manager Jon Lee blogged the death of the Raven last week and then blogged a photo of the last customer.

Bookfellows Patty Austvold  Bookfellows flyer 
On Thursday, owner Patty Austvold put up a banner in the window of Bookfellows at 5th and Division that it’s closing at the end of May. It’s 20% off most everything in the store now.

 Jerry Bilek  monkey see monkey read
I stopped in to visit with Jerry Bilek, owner of Monkey See Monkey Read. He’s already expanded his new book section with a much larger table. He blogged about the store’s new look last week with several photos.

Men’s and women’s magazines: the influence of Cosmo and Maxim and their ilk

magazine rack I was doing a little research last week on where to find the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in Northfield (I’m thinking of applying for a grant now that stimulus money is flowing). I thought it interesting that the St. Olaf Bookstore and Carleton Bookstore (as does Target) not only carry it but also Cosmo and Maxim. (Notice how I’m not linking to any of the magazine publishers.)  These magazines and others similar to them have their critics. (continued)

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