Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction and Uncle EdgarMystery Book Store and Book Store
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6 Reviews

2864 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Customers from all over the world tell us that we have the best selection of new and used science fiction, fantasy, and mystery books anywhere. As many of you are already aware, Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction Bookstore and Uncle Edgar's Mystery Bookstore were burnt to the ground by rioters in the early hours of Saturday, May 30. I'm going to give you a GoFundMe update, an update on what items I am currently selling, a long-winded explanation of possibilities for the future of Uncle Hugo's / Uncle Edgar's, and then the story of how we reached this point.
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Reviews

09/06/2012

Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff

Don't you just love the smell of a used bookstore? How about one with staff ready to help at a moment's notice? This is your place.

11/30/2011

Uncle Hugos Best SciFi boookstore in the world ok USA,

Best place to go for any Sci Fi title new or old. If you want to find a favorite book and can't remember the name just find one of the helpful staff members and summarize the plot and 9 times out of 10 they can give you the title and where to find it on the shelf. Its my favorite place to go on a cold afternoon.

11/25/2011

It's worth the trip

I now live in North Dakota and always plan on visiting Uncle Edgar's and Uncle Hugo's when I am in the Cities. If I can't make the trip I have had wonderful service when calling or emailing in my requests. I have been a customer since the very beginning and highly recommend them for friendly and fast service.

11/24/2011

Pleasantly paralyzed by too much choice

OK, I'm not saying we flew out from Virginia just to see Uncle Hugo's, but it was definitely at the top of my list (and my wife is an Edgar fan). If you want it, they most probably have it, and in several editions. They have shelves of 1950s Astounding Science Fiction back-issues the way we have stacks of last week's Washington Post that haven't yet hit the recycling bin. And at very reasonable prices! The only problem we had with shopping there was how to fit it our purchases into the suitcase, and into our overcrowded bookshelves once we got home. If Michelin awarded bookshop stars Uncle Hugo's would definitely "mérite une visite."

11/24/2011

Bookstore Heaven!

I've been shopping at Uncle Hugo's/Uncle Edgars for at least 25-30 years - they've always been my favorite bookstore. When I lived overseas, they were my lifeline! The discount card is a great value, and the newsletter is fantastic - it includes reviews as well as forthcoming books. Very helpful staff, too. Highly recommended!

09/28/2007

Speculative Fiction Heaven

If there is a heaven for hardcore readers of SF, Fantasy and Mysteries, I am guessing that it looks something like Uncle Hugos. Like its sister store, Uncle Edgars, Uncle Hugos has a marvelous selection of new and used titles that reach up to the ceiling. Even better, the staff who work there clearly love the genre, and are great at answering "What do I read next?" questions. When you visit, be sure to check out the staff recommendations shelves and find yourself some wonderful reads.

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Premier Science Fiction Book Store.

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Fri:
Sat - SunClosed
Services/Products
  • Mysteries
  • Crime Books & Magazines
  • Science Fiction
Payment method
visa, master card, discover, check, debit
Neighborhood
Phillips
Categories
Used & Rare Books, Book Stores, Collectibles, Comic Books, Magazines
Other Information

Price Range : Below Average

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