My daughter and I had to visit! What a great bookstore. We picked up several Agatha Christies and introduced her to And Then There Were None

While the outside is an understatement, the inside is a crime fiction lovers paradise. It’s well organized and packed with jewels from both local and far flung authors. I picked up three great new reads, all new authors to me, and all three books also happened to be signed copies. Intelligent staff, as well!

Such a fun place! The staff were so kind and the shelves were brimming with delightful titles. My friend and I particularly enjoyed the annex area!

I meant to write this review in 2017, but then I got distracted by life... *long stare into the distance*...ANYWAYS, Im coming back to this review four years later, because I had such an enjoyable experience here.I stumbled into Once Upon A Crime with a friend and it ended up being the one year anniversary of new management. We had the warmest of greetings, which included wine and hors doeuvres, as well as a tour of the store. Obviously, after such a convivial welcome I had to buy a book.I believe it was the daughter of the owner who helped me find a book. I gave her some descriptors of genres of books I like, such as mystery, LGBTQ+, and cinematic and she found the perfect book for me — The Flight of Aquavit, which I basically finished in one sitting on a very long road trip. Being someone that usually gets intimidated by new books, this was a win for me.I recommend this establishment to anybody who is looking for a pleasant bookstore experience. They are such a wonderful addition to the neighborhood and management are very kind and helpful.

Outstanding bookstore. Go

Want murder mystery perfect place to be

What a great store. Not a typical used book store, but instead a specialty book store, a true destination experience. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff.

What a great variety of authors! I could spend hours here. Luckily the staff, Jesse, was incredibly helpful with helping me narrow down my selections. I can tell my book collection is going to grow living this close by!

Fun little book store. Locally owned for nearly forever. AND they also publish local authors under their own label.

Best, most helpful bookstore in the city. If you like mysteries, this is it.

This is one of my favorite spots in Minneapolis. The staff is amazing, the selection is fantastic, and you never know what treasure you might find here!

A cozy little independent shop packed with mystery novels from all over, including many signed editions.

This is what an independent bookstore should be - small, cozy, but filled with a crazy good selection of books you wont find elsewhere. Also a great organization scheme that lets you know the order of a book series. A must visit.

We went in tonight and were so impressed with the amount of books and helpful staff. We are already in chapter for of our book, we couldn’t pick so we asked for recommendations and we were impressed. We will be back!!!!

Devon and everyone at Once Upon a Crime are always amazingly helpful! I have no idea how such a small store can hold so many amazing books.

As I have gotten older and try to spend as little time in Uptown as I have to I make time to come here. Amazing customer service. Ive had a staff member spend an hour helping me find something based on what I like for a gift certificate. Shop local and be rewarded for your efforts.

This is one of the last great local book stores around. It takes a lot to survive in the big discount super market of stores these days. The folks that run this store give the best in customer service. 1:1 customer service. Events that introduce you to authors. Recommendations on new authors you might like. They believe in books like those of us who appreciate what books mean to the world. In the age of technology some of the most simple and fundamental pleasures are lost. We are lucky to have these brave souls who remind us how to appreciate these things least they become a lost art.

I absolutely love this store. Its one of the Twin Cities gems. The owners are experts and finding new books that my wife would love. They have yet to miss on a recommendation.Support your locally owned booksellers. You wont get service like this at a chain or online no matter how smart the algorithms are.

This is a bookstore for booklovers. Forget the big box store and make a journey to this charming little spot, greet an author or just browse. Totally worth it! But one warning: you may come for one book and leave with two...or three!

Never actually been here cause its not my thing but my brother lives down the block and I would be destroyed if they werent there...to me when I think of uptown this store front is burned into my memory in a good way...its just one of those places thay have stood the test of time in south minneapolis...

Attended a book signing today, a very nice store with a very comfortable atmosphere and a great selection of books, some signed by the authors. Ill be back.

Welcoming staff, great selection of books and a quaint location. Shop small - support your local bookstore!

Great selection of crime and mystery novels. Host well-known and great authors for readings.

Quaint little shop on the corner full of great reads 📚

Awesome! From the latest crime fiction to vintage classics, this store has it all. The owner, Jessie, is knowledgeable and helpful. If you like mystery books, this shop is worth a special trip.

Great service! Lovely people, and wonderful books. Great energy. I highly recommend.

Great mystery bookstore with knowledgeable owners who will help you pick out your next book! They also have a lot of book signings with famous authors year round.

Great bookstore. Extensive selection and helpful educated staff. Go!

If you love murder mysteries, this place is for you. Local authors abound & helpful, friendly staff. Cool back room with used/original hardcovers and paperbacks.

Great store. Nice selection, wonderful atmosphere, terrific selection.

Best mystery book store! They always have what I want and I really enjoy the frequent author talks.

Wanted to stop in a nice little bookstore during afternoon walk down uptown, was on the phone when i arrived to the the shop and didnt want to talk inside so i sat in the grass outside for a few minutes. As i was almost dont on the phone a rude lady walks up to me and asks me to not use their yard to sit in. As i explain that i am about to walk in and wanted to finish my phone call first she ignores me and walks in. Never will I give my money to poor service like that.

Love this place. No where better to get your mystery novels. Just saw David Housewright and his new book, First, Kill the Lawyers.

Super selection. Nice kids section with local authors.

Amazing bookstore dedicated to the mystery/crime/thriller genre. Tremendous selection with lots of signed copies and some outstanding collectibles.

Awesome books such nice and helpful staff

Down the stairs into a cozy space filled with mystery ...

Great selection of mysteries and thrillers of all kinds, super friendly and helpful staff, always a pleasure to shop here!

Wonderful selection of books. Super helpful staff.

Wish you were wheelchair accessible. Perhaps you should move somewhere where access and parking isnt a challenge.

Excellent store with very solid staff to assist.

Brought my Wife, we where both very satisfied with the organization and the variety.

Fantastic bookstore and a wonderful staff. A must for crime novel enthusiasts

What a great space! Very inviting place.

Amazing selection and cozy atmosphere.

You will find that mystery book you are looking for here!

Very cool little bookstore.

This was the best part of our day!! What a great place - a must see!!

Great selection of new and used mysteries

Very cute, lot of great authors, friendly staff!

I love that I can always find the next book in the mystery series I read. If it is not on the shelves, the staff get it ordered for me.

Great little bookstore with very knowlegeable staff

A legendary twin cities bookseller.

Great family run bookstore!

Fantastic selection of mystery books

Great selection​ very friendly

Love meeting the author

This place is super!

Not my cup of tea.