Boneshaker Books

I found this place by chance the night before, when I was looking for coffee shops in the area. This is a pretty small space, but very warm and inviting. These folks are still practicing covid safety protocols which is extremely reassuring, and they have an expansive selection of leftist political books, various categories ranging from theory and history to cooking and mental wellness. They even have children's and young adult books! There's something in here for everyone, and I'm really glad I visited. Will definitely be back whenever I find myself in the area again!

I can’t say I agree with all of the politics of this bookstore but I did find their selections very admirable. I was able to find two books to buy in such a robust small selection which is incredible. I walked to the store so parking wasn’t an issue, staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think other bookstores could thrive following this incredible model.

It was great here, I loved the selection! A lot of books you just can't find anywhere else. A nice big queer literature & anarchist section.

These people do great work there. Amazing selections of books. Important community resources

Wonderful small local bookstore run by volunteers, excellent local zines for sale along with all the best books

Just a great book store all around!!

Came here to donate supplies to the Sanctuary Supply Depot and left with some free things off the free shelf, a button, and a nice embroidered patch. Lots of very cool books in this place! I'll be back.

Diverse collection of books, a large section of local zines, and a warm atmosphere.

Legit community-based bookstore for the people.

I am here all the time w/ the Women's Prison Book Project (we have mailings 12-3 on Sundays, feel free to join us!) and I absolutely love this place. The volunteers are the best and the book selection is amazing. Boneshaker is just a fantastic community organizing space and I love going to events and interacting with all of the lovely people and groups that use this space. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Seriously, I adore Boneshaker.

Well-curated selection of fiction, poetry, and books on current events and theory. I enjoy their $1-5 sale shelf. They do great community outreach as well through the Minnesota Women's Prison Book Project, prison pen-pal outreach, and hosting a lot of events. Definitely worth your support!

I lived in the Seward neighborhood several years ago, and this was definitely the best part of living there. A beautiful little bookshop with great people.

What a fantastic bookstore. Found some excellent stuff to read and had a nice chat with the workers (all volunteer!) as well. I was just visiting town and they gave me a kick ass list of things to do that I cherished for the rest of my trip.

volunteer run and a great selection of books--including a library of graphic novels. also a good venue for meetings (free with reservation). and they give a lot of great orgs space to work out of

Excellent radical bookstore - completely volunteer run, with an awesome zine inventory and books from small presses that you might have trouble finding elsewhere. A great alternative literature spot in the interesting, historical Seward neighborhood.

If you are looking for the Unusual, this is the place!! Small comfortable spot to browse. A Used book rack and small local homemade booklets on a variety of topics. Could and have spent hours browsing everytime I go to Minneapolis.

Great selection of books. Outdoor tables set up for a great soical distancing shopping experience. If they dont have what you are looking for they are willing to look it up and see if they can find it for you.

Lovely little volunteer run bookshop. Good selection of leftist, progressive, and anarchist literature, and good prices. Will definitely be returning here!

This quality community-based bookstore, staffed by volunteers, I rate highly for more then these two admirable qualities. There is no staff trying to sell you anything, simply browse the extensive collection in many categories. The storefront also features comfortable reading chairs available to all and a community meeting room/art gallery which I put to use monthly for my Brain Injury support group/social club B.I.G.

Such a sweet beautiful place with amazing art markets and pop ups!