Northfield Minnesota

Monkey See,

Monkey Read

If you want a fun little adventure, go check out Monkey See, Monkey Read in Northfield, Minnesota. They have both new and used books and bestsellers at 20% off!! Not Bad!

Northfield is a quaint little town, which boasts two colleges (St. Olaf and Carleton) and invents itself along the river front where the downtown life truly begins. It was fun to walk along its river walk, and window shop along Division Street where Monkey See, Monkey Read grabbed my attention.

I loved the fact that the bookseller had newer books laid out on tables with personal favorite labels attached to the covers. I also loved the fact that the used books were organized in different sections, and how the true flavor of the store was laid back, but in an intellectual way. The wood floors and the rustic look brought it all together. They even quoted Jerry Seinfeld.

"A bookstore is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking."

I have to agree, that was a nice touch. Where it happened to be the day of Steve Jobs death (Apple Computer Founder) it was a relief to know that Independent Book Stores like Monkey See, Monkey Read are still in existence. Striking conversation with both serious and hobby readers alike and helping them along with their search for the perfect book. Northfield has itself a little gem.

Go visit a used book store today. Go discover a bookseller in your area and give them some business. But, if you EVER find yourself in Northfield, Minnesota....go discover Monkey See, Monkey Read on Division Avenue. It's worth the trip!