Amazon Bookstore Cooperative

About Me

..We are a worker-owned cooperative bookstore in South Minneapolis dedicated to serving women; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, & queer people; children; and our local community. Visit our website and order from us .. here Or visit us in person at 4755 Chicago Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55407Hours: Mon - Thurs 10am-8pm Fri 10am-9pm Sat 10am-8pm Sun noon-5pm

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

People who like reading, writing, feminist theory, progressive politics, supporting local & independent businesses, women, fair trade gifts, questioning gender, art, rainbow families, activism,and children We are also always looking for volunteers

Music:

We have a nice selection of female, feminist, and queer music. Some cds that we currently have in the store include Telling Stories by Ann Reed, Reprieve by Ani Difranco, Prom by Amy Ray, and the L Word Soundtrack.

Movies:

We have DVDs and VHS movies for rent and for sale. Some of our selection incldues Brokeback Mountain, Adam and Steve, and the complete 3rd season of the L Word.

Books:

Oh, do we have books! If you want to know our favorites, check out our blog. Just a sampling of the sections: Knitting, Current Affairs, Queer Nonfiction, Biography, Goddesses, Spirituality, Gardening, Young Adult Fiction, Children And, bonus if you come to our store, we have a large selection of used books -- mostly on feminism or lesbian fiction, but you never know what you'll find. But, if you don't live in our fair lake-filled city, you can always visit us virtually

My Blog

Ellis. Here. March 15.

Ellis, live at Amazon Bookstore Saturday, March 15, 7:00pm How can you get a ticket? Come to the store and buy a book. One ticket comes with each purchase of $15.00 or more. ...
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:24:00 PST

Feministing Interview

We got interviewed for the blog Feministing.Click here to link to the article. Also, if you haven't read this blog before, we suggest you check out the rest of the site as well. It's pretty kick...
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:54:00 PST

November @ Amazon

This November at Amazon November 1-30 In our downstairs gallery space: A WARM Works Event: Inhabited PlacesAn exhibition of recent works by two current WARM Mentor Program Prote...
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:26:00 PST

Visit us on Flickr

We just got a Flickr page so you all can see pictures of our non-book merchandise, our events, and our lovely staff & volunteers in action. Check it out at www.flickr.com/photos/amazonbookstore I...
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:07:00 PST

Ani Details

Ok, everyone, here're the details. Come get your tickets! Ani DiFranco : VersesHer first ever public poetry readinghosted by Amazon Bookstore CooperativeParkway Theater - 4814 Chicago AveThursday, Se...
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:53:00 PST

ANI IS COMING!!!!!

ANI IS COMING! We don't know much more than that right now, but her rep just called and asked us to plan for her on Thursday! That's this Thursday, Sept. 20th. More posts to come!
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:48:00 PST

Calling All Volunteers!

Hello lovely lovelies! Amazon is in need of some volunteers! There are a variety of helpful stuff you can do around the store. We'd be happy to assign you a task to do, or you can be creative and com...
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:56:00 PST

Harry Potter Bonanza!

We are still happily taking pre-orders for the latest and last Harry Potter book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Pre-order and get a 10 Sickle note good for $10 in the store. We are extending ou...
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:13:00 PST

Used Book Sale!

Hello from Amazon! We're having a fundraising Used Book Sidewalk Sale Aug 4-5th. We are happily taking donations of gently used books for the sale. Check your sagging shelves and relieve some of the w...
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:10:00 PST

Callie's Staff Pick

Listen: The Story of the People at Taku Wakan Tipi and the Reroute of Highway 55 ~or~ The Minnehaha Free State A Compilation I was only ten years old during the Minnehaha Fre...
Posted by Amazon Bookstore Cooperative on Sat, 06 Jan 2007 01:36:00 PST