Chantel SinGs
July 2025
Mary is AMAZING and has a wonderful setup that's very calm, welcoming and relaxing! She agreed to carry my new children's book with no problem. I really appreciate the support!!
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In the center of downtown Minneapolis with a thriving literary scene, the Strive Bookstore is a community-informed space that celebrates and supports local Black authors and promotes multicultural literary events. We work to be a go-to source for books that inform hungry minds and inspire the community to build relationships across cultures. We strive to understand authors and readers while bringing them together to engage in the joy of books.
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Chantel SinGs
July 2025
Mary is AMAZING and has a wonderful setup that's very calm, welcoming and relaxing! She agreed to carry my new children's book with no problem. I really appreciate the support!!
Will P
August 2024
Very cool space with tons of local authors on display and a solid selection of works by underrepresented authors and artists. They have plenty of space to add additional inventory in the future.
Harry
December 2025
I've been a few times always a great experience, I come for the sage and palo santo and stay for the books
Natalie Boehm
December 2024
Great, unique, selection of books. Love the Native American section! They had an open mic going on while I was there which made it kind of hard to shop without feeling like I was getting in the way of the singers BUT the singing was on point so it balanced out. ❤️
Luci
December 2023
I stopped in to see an art exhibit and was blown away with how beautiful this space is. The art of Roosevelt Mansfield was phenomenal, and the book selection was good. I found a couple of books I didn't even know I needed! Friendly staff, very warm and inviting shop! 📚❤️