Best Bookstores in California and the West in Bloomington, MN

Best Bookstores is the essential guide for booklovers seeking independent bookstores in the western United States. Chosen by
Alta Journal
's editors and contributors, these beloved shops are worth the trip for locals and visitors alike. Inside you'll find:
An outdoor bookseller that's open year-round
The world's largest independent bookstore, with three floors of titles
A delicious spot devoted entirely to cookbooks
Kids' bookstores for discerning young readers
An out-of-this-world sci-fi shop in the desert
And more!