The best book, hobby & craft shops in Owatonna

4 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Greenway Lakes Commons, 3216 W Lake St (Minneapolis)

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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Wild Rumpus Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Wild Rumpus Books blends beloved staff picks and new arrivals with Wild Happenings like book clubs and weekly storytime, so every age finds…

2720 W 43rd St (Minneapolis)

“Wild Rumpus Books blends beloved staff picks and new arrivals with Wild Happenings like book clubs and weekly storytime, so every age finds something to love. fm, and educators can plug into their Book Fairs and school author visits.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Moon Palace Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Moon Palace Books is the indie shop that keeps Minneapolis reading, with shelves that jump from buzzy new releases to small-press surprises…

3032 Minnehaha Ave (Minneapolis)

“Moon Palace Books is the indie shop that keeps Minneapolis reading, with shelves that jump from buzzy new releases to small-press surprises and staff picks you actually want to follow. Swing by this week, let your TBR balloon a little, then claim you planned it all along.”

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Comma, a bookshop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Tucked near Cottage Grove, Comma, a Bookshop is that cozy, clean spot with inviting shelves curated with old favorites, crisp new releases,…

4250 Upton Ave S (Minneapolis)

“Tucked near Cottage Grove, Comma, a Bookshop is that cozy, clean spot with inviting shelves curated with old favorites, crisp new releases, and all-time classics. The vibe is slow-browse and neighborly, perfect for when your TBR pile needs a refresh and a little serendipity.”

From the Edina newsletter, September 1, 2026

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