Paperback Exchange
2227 W. 50th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Feel free to give us a call.
phone 612 929-8801
email: info@paperbackexchange.com
Monday-Thursday: 10am-8pm
Friday-Saturday: 10am-5:30pm
Sunday: noon-4pm


About Us: The Paperback Exchange was founded in 1975 and is one of the oldest independently owned bookstores in Minnesota. We have over 300,000 used & new books stock and new additions coming in daily. Get the latest bestsellers to out of print oddities at the Paperback Exchange!

Community Service: In addition to re-distributing and reusing books every day, we also donate tens of thousands of books each year to local non-profits and charities. We also offer special discounts for teachers and other groups on both used and new books. Contact us if we can help your group or school!
"From the humblest Paperback Exchange to the masters of the great bookshops of the world. All are contributors to the survival of the culture of the book. A wonderful culture, which we mustn't lose. Thank you." -Larry McMurtry
 We stock Bookmates for hands-free reading in a variety of patterns and colors.

Location: 2 blocks south of Lake Harriet at West 50th Street & Penn Ave. S. in southwest Minneapolis.

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Mail-Order: We can ship any of our used or new books to anywhere in the world. Contact us for mail-order rates.

Book Requests: If a book you are looking for is not in stock, we can put it on hold for you. There is no charge for this service or obligation to buy if you no longer need the book. Books can be requested in-store, by phone or by e-mail.

Gift Certificates: Available in any amount at our store.

Vintage & Collectible: A section of vintage and collectible paperbacks is available to browse by appointment. Ask for Andy.



New Books & Special Orders: We stock new copies of many of the current bestsellers and critical favorites. These are discounted 25% WITH TRADE-CREDIT or 10% without. Special order any new book that's still in print. Special orders are also discounted 25% WITH TRADE-CREDIT or 10% without and typically take under a week. Larger discounts are available for bulk quantity orders.

Hardcover Rentals: We have current bestsellers and critical favorites available for rental. Current rates are $2.95 for one week and .25 cents for each additional day.