We searched all over town--the big chains, the specialty shops, the small independents--and we're right back to our perpetual winner. This store has such a strong selection and helpful staff that no one else can compete. Whether you're looking for literary classics, new nonfiction, a semi-obscure poetry tome, or a glossy, general-interest photo book, Ruminator is your best bet. The Minneapolis satellite location is smaller and open shorter hours, but it's more convenient for some and is housed in the gorgeous Open Book building. Both locations offer an enticing 10 percent discount on most hardcovers, and a 25 percent discount is available every month in various genres, including fiction, journalism, poetry, and children's books. True bibliophiles will also appreciate this store for its ever-expanding reading series, which sponsors public appearances by the likes of authors Michael Moore and Jonathan Franzen and many locals.