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Even in the age of Kindles and low online prices, there’s still something about bookstores. On a practical level, they provide jobs, keep money in the neighborhood and boost literacy.

On a less practical — but somehow no less necessary — level, they’re often pleasant places to spend a quiet afternoon.

Here’s the scoop on seven independent bookstores in St.

Paul.

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It isn’t exhaustive and it isn’t in any particular order, but it will give you a good start on exploring the non-chain bookstores around town.

Subtext Books

• 6 W. 5th St., St.

  Paul

• (651) 493-2789
• Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

You could be forgiven for never having noticed downtown St. Paul’s only bookstore. It’s tucked away inside the ruddy brick Saint Paul Building and doesn’t have much by way of signage.

Its low profile probably contributes to the hidden-treasure feeling of the inside grottos of well-stocked bookshe