Paperbacks and Pieces - Calendar of Events

Winona’s oldest and largest bookstore since 1977

Paperbacks and Pieces
429 Mankato Avenue
Winona, Minnesota 55987
(507) 452 5580
Toll Free 1-866-904-1711

Bookstore Hours
Sunday and Monday
12 noon to 5 pm
Tuesday through Friday
10 am to 6 pm
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Holidays
Superbowl Sunday
Mother's Day
and Steamboat Sunday

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Featured Events

MN Authors Autograph Session

Chuck Frederick - Spirit of the Lights

When Marcia Hales persuaded her husband, Alan, that they needed to create a beautiful Christmas light display worthy of competing in the Duluth Holiday Lights contest, she could not have known that the twinkle strings, plastic penguins and cheery outdoor fire would grow into a major draw for people from around the city, the country and beyond into her small beachside back yard. She also couldn't have known that something shining more brightly than electricity could attract and heal those in need.

Catherine Alexander - Frenchie: Story of a White Earth Daughter

Being a Native American in the 1920s wasn’t easy. It was even harder to be female, and a minority, living on a reservation. This inspirational story is based on true life events of a strong and beautiful young mixed-blood Anishinabe woman, growing up on the White Earth Reservation, who faces the challenges of racial discrimination, sexism, and the economic challenges of the Depression. Frenchie is subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia. But she is not a woman who can be so easily reduced to a handful of diagnoses and labels. Journey with Frenchie as she finds the courage to call upon and use the resources available to her: the support and love of family, friends, and community…and most of all, her own extraordinary inner power, which is finally brought to full flower with the help of a Midewewin medicine man and his sacred megis shells.

We feature products MADE IN AMERICA

Novelkeys - Pewter keychains shaped as a book with quotes from your favorite classic authors.
Bookcharms - Exquisite paper and design are used for these beautifully handcrafted "book" earrings & wine charms
3D Bookmarks
Melissa and Doug - toys and books for children

Sky Works - Creative Creators Creating Creativity: Meets the 3rd Wed. of every month at 7 pm

All are welcome. Participation not required. Contact skyworkswinona@gmail.com to sign up for newsletters regarding this creative series. You can also follow Sky Works on twitter @skyworkswinona.

Local Artist CDs For Sale In Winona Exclusively at Paperbacks and Pieces:

Hummingbird Simone Perrin
An exciting and eclectic live studio recording, featuring Robert Bell, Dan Chouinard, Prudence Johnson, Gary Schulte, The Brass Messengers and the words of Kevin Kling.
simoneperrin.com

Troubled Times Trevor Marty
Americana at its best. From quirky to tender, this is a drive down a curving country road on a sunny afternoon. Fascinating stories about everyday situations and people living, laughing, hurting, and being.
trevormarty.com

TOP TEN REASONS TO SHOP AT PAPERBACKS AND PIECES

  1. There are over 35,000 titles to browse through in a bright and clean environment.
  2. Used books are already discounted by 50% or more - BIGGER discounts with trade credit.
  3. Most new books discounted 20% for your registered book club or take 25% off with your trade credit.
  4. Titles are separated by genre and alphabetized for your convenience.
  5. Looking for a new or used book? Give us the title and we will call you when it arrives!
  6. No title is too old, no reader is too young.
  7. Found a new author? Want to read them all? We are the place.
  8. We host great events, such as author appearances and contests.
  9. We track your trade credit for you.
10. We recycle, recycle, recycle.
11. Oops, just want to say that WE LOVE BOOKS.