Something old. Something new.

Something old. We now also offer a selection of used books ranging from $1.00 paperbacks to $5.00 Trade Paperbacks and Hardbacks. Selection is deepest in mysteries, westerns and fantasies with some romance titles as well.

Something new. We are in the process of setting up a whole new Bookin' It Indie Commerce website where you will be able to browse, shop, and download E-Books online! Stay tuned for more information and our new URL. www.bookinitnow.com goes live soon! We'll provide a handy clickable link from here on our original website.

Stop in and meet our newest bookseller, Erin!

Click on our staff and scroll down to Katie to check out a great idea that helps her kids get excited about reading!

Bookin' It is located on Second Street SE, facing the Historic Morrison County Courthouse. This space has all the charm and character of a country cottage. Washed in pale greens and yellows with bold berry red accents, visitors rave about the great energy and cozy rooms, especially the kid's room with its original tin ceiling and barn wood walls.

Some call us a haven or retreat. Our regulars just call us friends. How about stopping in on your next day off or trip north? We are conveniently located on the way to just about everywhere.

For relaxation, small town charm, historic details and great book recommendations, Bookin' It in downtown Little Falls is the place. Travelers will find LF conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 10, Highway 371 and Highway 27.

And remember, we've been approved as a GreenRoutes destination. You can write a review of your Bookin' It experience at www.greenroutes.org and find other central Minnesota destinations to bookmark for your next daytrip.

Readers and non-readers alike are coming in for a taste of our newest temptation, Knudsen's Caramels. These are absolutely the BEST-tasting caramels we've ever eaten! Ask us about gift packaging. Wait until you see what we're bringing in next! Now we offer Funky Chunky Popcorn and Pretzel Treats, too! Featured on the Rachael Ray Show as a Snack of the day. Yum-Yum-OH!

Stop in soon and see our new card lines and gift ideas or send us an email and let us know what you think of our store selection.

New greeting cards from The Gentle Path - nearly 3 dozen bright fresh bold artistic inspiring designs - and baby bath toys and puppets from Rich Frog now in store.

Can't attend our Good Living Cookbook Club? Don't despair!

We carry Fine Cooking Magazine. Great photos, clear instructions and delicious recipes.

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New kid's book from a first time local author and it is adorable! Signed copies available.

Awesome Possum by Faye Sandy A pair of animal friends learn to see the world through each other's eyes in this light hearted and cleverly illustrated book for young readers by first-time local author Faye Sandy.

Store owner Laura Hansen is a writer as well as a reader. She has had articles published in Lake Country Journal Magazine and Minnesota Moments Magazine. Look for her essay, Home Place, in the January/February 2010 issue of MInneosta Moments. Available in the stores now and also by subscription.

Of local interest (Morrison and Crow Wing Counties and beyond), The Assassination of Hole in the Day is now in stock.

Click Here for information on Hole in the Day's Bluff just outside Little Falls.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S
RELAY FOR LIFE

Read about the 2011 Morrison County Relay for Life experience here. Team Bookin' It raised nearly $9000 again this year (2011).

Our Bookin' It team raised more than $13,000 IN 2009 - $3,000 more than we raised in 2008. This earned us a Platinum Team award, ranking #2 among all the teams. In 2010, our Relay Team raised over $9,000 dollars and was the top fndraising team in Morrison County earning us a Gold Team designation. Once again, we thank the many friends, family, and bookstore customers that helped us reach our goal!

Scroll down to see our Relay Slide show and find faces you know. 2010 photos just added!

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Your Bookin' It Staff: Maryjude, Wendi, Katie and Laura (Store Owner) with Minnesota Mystery author William Kent Krueger (center)

Have you recently moved into the area and want to meet interesting new people? Are you newly retired and ready to find time for reading again? How about joing one of our book discussion groups at Bookin' It? More information available on our Book Clubs page or by calling us at 320-632-1848. YOU DECIDE! Have you heard about the National Book Awards screw-up? A book titled Shine by Lauren Myracle was announced as a nominee (young adult fiction) but it turns out the book actually nominated was Chime by Franny Billingsley. They both sound terrific so, we thought we'd have a bit of fun with that and offer a Young Adult or Mother-Daughter Book club in January and February featuring the two books and ending with our own voting and awards night! Sign up by calling Laura at the store at 320-632-1848. Customer review spotlight: Midnight Rising by Tony Horwitz A meticulously researched history that well documents John Brown's Oct. 17, 1859, raid on Harpers Ferry. Horwitz accurately details Brown's life and family in relation to his abolitionist activities which the author correctly analyzes as the catalyst towards fomenting the Civil War. You can't put this one down.   Also recommended: Rin Tin Tin; The Life and the Legend by Susan Orlean Reeve Lindbergh's books are very popular locally. While some are getting hard to find, we still stock some and are able to order others. Click on the image below to learn more. Call with questions: this page is due to be updated. Homer the Library Cat is Reeve Lindbergh's latest children's book; due to be released in mid-November 2011 just in time for Christmas gift-giving! Take our Book Buyer Profile Survey Here! New survey coming soon! (only three quick questions!) Click here to take survey You're sure to enjoy our new Mississippi Headwaters GuideBook. This book takes the reader from Itasca State Park to Little Falls. It's a journey down the river, its history, its highlights, its many different personalities, and its residents (human and animal). Illustrated by the beautiful photography of Doug Ohman and Dominique Braud, you'll almost feel like you're on the river. Included are a complete set of DNR maps – providing river miles, highlights, campgrounds, neighboring road systems, and tributaries. Introducing Charmaine Donovan's first poetry collection, Tumbled Dry, form Lost Hills Books, 2011. Availalbe at Bookin' it or at www.charmainedonovan.com "A lovely wit's at work in Tumbled Dry, and an open heart...sit down with this engaging book, and let these artful poems take you into their world." - Connie Wanek, author of On Speaking Terms Order here by emailing us through the contact us page or calling us at 320-632-1848 or 800-809-1848 (toll free in MN). MC/Visa/Discover/American Express Accepted.

Another goal met! Store owner Laura Hansen set a goal for herself to have her second poetry chapbook completed by the end of August 2010. Why I Keep Rabbits; New and Selected Poems is available now! You can reserve copies of the Limited Editon first printing by emailing or calling the store (800-809-1848) or by stopping in at Bookin' It.

Click here to read about it in Publishers Weekly Magazine

Here's a link to store owner Laura Hansen's interview on The Story with Dick Gordon that aired in April on National Public Radio.

WE LOVE OUR CHICOBAGS!

STORE OWNER, LAURA HANSEN, REPORTS REDUCING HER PLASTIC AND PAPERBAG USAGE BY AT LEAST 75% SINCE SHE STARTED CARRYING HER LIGHT AND HANDY CHICOBAG CLIPPED TO HER PURSE.

Washable, holds up to 20 pounds of books, groceries, hardware...you name it. $5.95 each or get 4 for 20.00.