Acorn Bookshop - St. Paul, MN

Acorn Bookshop, St. Paul, MN (Like and follow The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook)Years ago when I began this project one of my earliest visits was to a wonderful indie in the Como Park neighborhood of St. Paul called Micawber’s. It was one of the featured bookstores in My Bookstore that launched my journey. Sadly, Micawber’s soon went out of business after my visit. But from those ashes, a seed was planted, an acorn, which sprang from that loss to offer a new life and new bookstore. That sapling is now Acorn Bookshop, located in the same space I initially visited years ago. Owner Rachel O.’s dream was to own a bookstore and when walking by the building one day and noticing the for sale sign, the dream became a reality. Way to go Rachel.The interior of this bookstore combines gorgeous with cozy. I don’t know if they were assisted by an interior design professional but it gives off that impression. The store has been open for about 6 months and Kate, a bookseller and events coordinator,…