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Wild Rumpus Books

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For young readers and the young at heart. We're the independent children's and young adult bookstore with a little purple door. Posts mostly by Rumpian Timothy. Est. 1992 Minneapolis, MN, USA https://linktr.ee/wildrumpus

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 9

why order books through Am*z*n when you could order from Wild Rumpus Books Dot Com and probably get some cat hair packaged in with it

A tan cat named Booker T. sleeping in a box with his face squished in the corner

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Megan Maynor @megan-maynor.bsky.social · Sep 9

Local Mpls Friends!
Come on down to @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social on SATURDAY 9/13 for a celebration of my new book, IT'S TACO KNIGHT!, illustrated by @estrelalourenco.bsky.social, plus actual tacos from Fiesta Mexicana!

A taco book + a taco truck! 🌟🌮📖🥳

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Aug 30

I would like to apologize to the NHL player who came into the store who I mistook for a *different* NHL player. you’re both very good at hockey and I hope both of your teams win (except when playing against my favorite team)

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Aug 27

We are mourning the tragedy at Annunciation Church this morning. Children deserve safety, education, and care. Today especially, our doors are open if you need a place to be in community with others.

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UMN English @umnenglish.bsky.social · Aug 1

Aug 8-10 is the Minneapolis Indie Bookstore Romance Day Crawl, returning along with Bookstore Romance Day. Get the punch card bookmark to participate at @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social Magers & Quinn, Tropes & Trifles and more!

Bookstore Romance Day! | Moon Palace Books

Your neighborhood independent bookstore located in south Minneapolis. Selling new and used books since 2012.

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 20

in my humble opinion, today is a perfect Sunday to visit us and then go read a book by one of the lakes

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 10

factoring in inflation, Wanda Gág’s classic is worth Billions of Cats in today’s market

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 9

Abby appears eligible for one of our remote, unpaid internships

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 9

and we are fans of Esteban 🫡

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · Jul 9

We're running a Love Your Indie Sale all month, with 2,000+ audiobooks—because we really, really do love your indie. And every purchase supports them, helping their small business and your community.
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You don't have to be a member to shop the sale, but members do take an additional 30% off 👀

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 9

cat’s not for sale sorry

Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 9

@libro.fm is THEEE BEST! use code SWITCH right now to get 3 audiobook credits! libro.fm/membership/?...

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Join Libro.fm to support local bookstores, get up to 2 audiobook credits monthly, exclusive sales, and DRM-free downloads.

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 9

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 9

why order books through Am*z*n when you could order from Wild Rumpus Books Dot Com and probably get some cat hair packaged in with it

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 3

closed July 4th so we can focus on keeping Eartha Kitt from entering every hot dog eating contest in the state

A black tailless Manx cat standing on a purple bookstore counter with his head in a white wax paper bag with red text that says BOGART’S DOUGHNUT CO.

Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jul 1

hey, uhhh… has anyone seen Waldo?

Waldo is hiding out in 25 Linden Hills business throughout the month of July! pick up a passport at any participating business and get it stamped for a chance at goodies and prizes!

details here: wildrumpusbooks.com/findwaldoinl...

A tan cat named Booker T. looking at the camera through a magnifying glass held by a human hand

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R.M. Romero @rmromeroauthor.bsky.social · Jun 27

This weekend is the Indie Bookstore Preorder Party! Preorder THE TEAR COLLECTOR from participating indie bookstores such as @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social and @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social
and get 15%. ☔️

Preorder THE TEAR COLLECTOR from indie bookstores and get 15% off

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jun 26

Minneapolis! it’s dreary and wet, but the bookstore is dry and cozy. plus, tonight at 6pm we have @shanayoungdahl.bsky.social and Selina Li Bi visiting us for a conversation about their terrific new novels. get outta the rain with us!

a colorful chalkboard sign that says, “Come celebrate the release of new YA novel A Catalog of Burnt Objects by Shana Youngdahl in conversation with author Selina Li Bi of Sunlight Playing Over a Mountain. Thursday, June 26th, 6pm to 7pm.”

Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jun 25

our perfect gentleman 🥹

Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jun 24

I apologize for the typo. it will happen again

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jun 24

I’m just now realizing that this says “created gecko” and I would like to assure readers here that Mr. Stinky is a real live crested gecko, not an artificial being of some kind

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jun 24

the Wild Rumpus Summer Reading Challenge is ON!

this charmingly tiny version was printed because the Stinky Cheese Man, our resident created gecko, asked to participate. pop in to get your own people-sized version and join in the fun!

A hand holding up a palm-sized piece of paper on which is printed the 2025 Wild Rumpus Summer Reading Challenge

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Éireann @eireannmor.bsky.social · Jun 24

MSP people with teenage readers: Thursday 26 June, 6 p.m. at @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social, go see @shanayoungdahl.bsky.social talk about her new YA novel #ACatalogOfBurntObjects with Fargo-based novelist Selina Li Bi. Should be a great event (in a wonderful space!) #booksky #minneapolis

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jun 21

drink some water!

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jun 21

Minneapolis, if you need a place to cool off, come on in! we’ve got the AC on and and books are a great way to go on an adventure while avoiding the heat

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · Jun 6

help how do I track my reading progress on a Choose Your Own Adventure book in @thestorygraph.com. I was on page 49 but I went down the right hand passageway and now I’m on page 25

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