CLICK HERE to find out about the new Anthology, Writes of Spring, slated for publication in April.

(Readings/Events listed below)

Pat and Gary at ONCE UPON A CRIME are informal, low-tech, and happy to provide the best customer service around. They carry thousands of new mysteries, thrillers, and crime fiction and also have a large collection of rare, used, and hard-to-get volumes. They can order almost any book. Feel free to call ahead to check to see if the book you want is in stock: 612-870-3785 or EMAIL. Please drop a note if you would like to be on the e-mail notification list for information about upcoming appearances.

This site is simple: if you CLICK HERE, you will be taken to a page with maps and information to find the store location. Call if you get lost!

Below you will find a rolling list of upcoming store events. Please stop by for any appearance or just to visit and check out the incredible collection!

REGULAR EVENTS:
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Sisters in Crime meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM excluding July and August.

The Crime Fiction Book Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM except June, July, and August.

SPECIAL NOTE TO
AUTHORS OF CRIME FICTION

Authors, we are no longer receiving catalogs from most publishers, and it's becoming difficult to find out when new books are being issued. Despite us trying to read online materials, we are still not finding out about all the new releases. Please send an email to update us in advance of your release so that we make sure we get books ordered and in the store in a timely manner.

Thanks!

Pat & Garyy
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Mon - Sat 11AM to 5:30PM
Closed Sundays
Open Late for Events

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CLICK HERE to see information about the amazing ONCE UPON A CRIME anthology.
UPCOMING EVENTS: All readings/signings listed below are evening events unless otherwise indicated.

Tues. Feb 7 - 7:00 Twin Cities Sisters in Crime meeting. Book for the night is "Veil of Lies" Jeri Westerson.

Wed. Feb 8 - 6:30 Mystery Book Club facilitated by Lois Greiman. Book for the night is "Veil of Lies" by Jeri Westerson.

Tues. Mar 6 - 7:00 Twin Cities Sisters in Crime meeting. Book for the night is TBA.

Wed. Mar 7 - 6:30 Mystery Book Club facilitated by TBA. Book for the night is TBA.

Sat. March 10 - 12:00-2:00 Laura Childs "Agony of the Leaves" - Book Signing and Tea Party. CLICK HERE to find out more about this new Tea Shop Mystery.

Wed. Mar 14 - 7:00 Randy Wayne White "Chasing Midnight" - Reading and signing for this Florida Author who will be sharing his 19th Doc Ford mystery thriller.

Tues. Apr 3 - 7:00 Twin Cities Sisters in Crime meeting. Book for the night is TBA.

Wed. Apr 4 - 6:30 Mystery Book Club facilitated by TBA. Book for the night is TBA.

Sat. Apr 7 - 12:00-4:00 - Write of Spring - More information to come about the event and about the new anthology, Writes of Spring, that will debut that day. CLICK HERE to find out more about the anthology.

Tues. May 1- 7:00 Twin Cities Sisters in Crime meeting. Book for the night is TBA.

Wed. May 2 - 6:30 Mystery Book Club facilitated by TBA. Book for the night is TBA.

Come meet your favorite authors and join the fun! Can’t attend? Call or email and we will reserve a signed and/or inscribed copy for you. RESERVES GET THE BEST COPIES! Signed/inscribed copies require a credit card.