Excelsior Bay Books

Excelsior Bay Books Books, puzzles, cards - but mostly books! Stop in to browse or chat about books. You can also order from our website or over the phone for curbside pickup.

We ship books, too. We've been the best little bookstore in Excelsior for 25 years. You can order online at www.excelsiorbaybooks.net

Listen up book lovers! We have audiobooks from Libro.fm to give away!
06/02/2026

Listen up book lovers! We have audiobooks from Libro.fm to give away!

The best stories include strong female protagonists. Excelsior Bay Books has them in every chapter.
05/30/2026

The best stories include strong female protagonists. Excelsior Bay Books has them in every chapter.

We've accrued a lot of memories over thirty years and ready for more! Let's get this party started! Celebrate with us Fr...
05/28/2026

We've accrued a lot of memories over thirty years and ready for more! Let's get this party started! Celebrate with us Friday, May 29, from 3-6 pm!

THEN, circa 2014 based on the books in the background:-) Previous owners, Ann Nye (left) and Ellie Temple (seated) with ...
05/27/2026

THEN, circa 2014 based on the books in the background:-) Previous owners, Ann Nye (left) and Ellie Temple (seated) with their booksellers, including Ann Woodbeck (right), who would later own the store from 2020-2025. NOW, new owner, Amanda Pesek (standing left), with the booksellers you know today: Mary Jo (standing center), Tarah (standing right), Kara (seated right), Maureen (seated center) and Kim (seated left). Fun fact: Kim has been a bookseller with all three store owners!

NEW TITLES TUESDAY!
05/26/2026

NEW TITLES TUESDAY!

05/25/2026

Consider yourself invited!! May 29 from 3-6 pm. Thanks for creating the invitation!

Look who's 30! We opened at our current location in 1996 with Ellie Temple and Ann Nye at the helm. Then Ann and Dale Wo...
05/24/2026

Look who's 30! We opened at our current location in 1996 with Ellie Temple and Ann Nye at the helm. Then Ann and Dale Woodbeck (with Nell in tow) took over in 2020. Last year, in 2025, Amanda and Dan Pesek became the new owners. We are still here thanks to the enthusiastic loyalty of our dear customers. Thank you for supporting us over three decades! On Friday, May 29, from 3-6 pm, please stop by for treats and prizes as we celebrate this epic milestone!

We’re not even in the dog days of summer yet!
05/23/2026

We’re not even in the dog days of summer yet!

It’s that graduating time of year! From Kindergarten to College we have it covered!
05/21/2026

It’s that graduating time of year! From Kindergarten to College we have it covered!

We are open as usual this Saturday, 10-6, and Sunday, 12-4, but closing early Monday, May 24, when our doors will close ...
05/21/2026

We are open as usual this Saturday, 10-6, and Sunday, 12-4, but closing early Monday, May 24, when our doors will close at 2 pm.

Address

36 Water Street
Excelsior, MN
55331

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19524010932

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