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Sweet Reads . . . This is not just your average indie book and old fashioned candy store. Its an experience! Located on North Main Street of Austin, MN, across from the SPAM museum, Sweet Read features new and used books, with a strong emphasis on local authors and Minnesota books. Author Meet and Greets are part of the monthly calendar, as well as a monthly Poet's Open Mic. Sweet Reads is host to small music concerts, book clubs, and other events for the community. Sweet Reads has an eclectic and inviting atmosphere. Each genre is set within a decorative area, such as 12 foot trees for the fantasies, a 26 foot long train engine for the history, travel and memoirs. Other products for sale are nostalgic candies, Austin novelties, and items that complement the genres, such as book themed candles and puzzles for the childrens books. The Museum of Sweet Collections is a free museum featuring local collections, such as Hot Wheel cars, Russian Art Boxes and Dolls, and Star Wars Items.
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David Starkey
January 2026
Nice little independent bookstore with a super friendly owner/employee and zero pressure to buy. Small space, but they had a great mix of new and gently used titles. Pricing on used books was fantastic—we got 10+ books for under $30. There’s a nice seating area in the back and cool little nooks organized by genre. Really liked this place.
Ann Marie Johnson
August 2025
Phenomenal selections of Minnesota authors on all different genres. I love this store so much. Great staff, so helpful but not pushy. It really is one of my favorite places in Austin.
Wendy Webb
April 2023
My friends and I were visiting this week from out of state and we absolutely fell in love with adorable book store! I think each of the four of us talked with owner at length about different things. She was knowledgeable and very sweet. We all bought several books and other things as well...The selection is quite large with a little bit of everything. We all can't wait to come back some day to do more shopping here!
Jacqueline Lambiase
October 2025
Found a delightful selection of children’s and adult titles, and bought books for a young friend expecting her first baby. It’s a friendly, inviting place to browse and buy, with lots of Minnesota authors! (And it’s right across from the Spam museum which has a public restroom.) Drop in and support an independent book shop!
Calen Atwood
July 2025
What a great little bookstore! Great selection of books, and for really good prices as well. New is not always better. :-) The lady working was one of the most kind people I have ever met. She took time to talk to me and I didn't feel rushed at all. I left with a couple books, some candy, and an offer to come back and visit again. This has to be the Minnesota Nice people keep talking about.
