A Novel Idea Book Shop

A Novel Idea Book Shop A Novel Idea is a very gently used bookstore operated inside the Middle Fork Cafe.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Hope you’re spending the day being celebrated! I’ve popped in and out this...
06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Hope you’re spending the day being celebrated! I’ve popped in and out this week, stocking the shelves as needed, but have had good intentions of posting what went out, but here we are again finally managing to post everything that went out this week all at once! A magic wand is severely needed these days to stay on top of all the things that need doing, so if anyone knows of one, lmk! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 Anyway, come on in and find your new fave stories, people, and treats!

Ever have such a crazy week you don’t know whether you’re coming or going? We’ve had 9 graduations in three states since...
06/08/2026

Ever have such a crazy week you don’t know whether you’re coming or going? We’ve had 9 graduations in three states since mid May, most not even local. This last week while working a full day job, we’ve had company, birthday celebrations, my own medical appointments, my grandson had an ambulance ride for a medical emergency and then two days later another ER visit that I helped my daughter keep a 5 year old and 7 month old happy for 3.5 hours. Yikes, I’m tired! Anyway, books went out two different times but I just plain forgot to post them! Just curious, how many graduations are y’all going to this year?

Happy Memorial Weekend! In case you haven’t noticed, I haven’t posted much lately, we’ve been a bit busy! We had a gradu...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Weekend! In case you haven’t noticed, I haven’t posted much lately, we’ve been a bit busy! We had a graduation north of the black hills last week, so we took a couple extra days to see the sights, then when we got back, we jumped back into work and more graduations locally and near my hometown, and as long as we were nearby, we visited the cemetery where my dad and grandparents are buried. I’ve hardly had a free minute in the last week and a half! So I’m a bit behind on everything right now! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Anyway, here’s what went out recently, ready and waiting for you tomorrow! I hope you are all enjoying the finally warm weather and weekend, see you tomorrow!

Anyone had a week that you had WAAAAAY too much on your plate? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Hi! Same! We haven’t eaten before 8:30 or sat down ...
05/14/2026

Anyone had a week that you had WAAAAAY too much on your plate? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Hi! Same! We haven’t eaten before 8:30 or sat down much before 10:00 this week, I’ve barely seen my phone, I’m days behind on answering messages. Apparently I filled the shelves twice this week and didn’t remember I did, nor did I post what went out!🤪🤦🏻‍♀️ So here’s what went out for you to enjoy whatever day of the week I put them out! 🥴

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! I was spoiled by my family today even though I didn’t get to see everyone....
05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! I was spoiled by my family today even though I didn’t get to see everyone. My kids and grands are sick again, every holiday I swear! But I got a call to get out of bed and open my front door. I was surprised with flowers, coffee and the cutest mug, while my grandkids watched me open my gift on FaceTime! 🥰 I didn’t get snuggle hugs today but at least I got to sort of see them! I hope all the moms out there got to spend the day being celebrated, and those of you that still have moms celebrated them! Yesterday I spent the afternoon with my mom and then stopped in to fill the shelves on my way home. Here’s what went out! Enjoy!

I meant to post these over the weekend, but then life happened and I barely sat still long enough to do anything!! So he...
05/06/2026

I meant to post these over the weekend, but then life happened and I barely sat still long enough to do anything!! So here’s what went out over the weekend, but I popped in last night and most were still there, so you’re not missing out! Enjoy!

Yep! True story!!
05/01/2026

Yep! True story!!

The GOLDEN TICKET has been FOUND!!! Congrats and enjoy your year of free books!! Thank you all who participated in Indi...
04/25/2026

The GOLDEN TICKET has been FOUND!!! Congrats and enjoy your year of free books!! Thank you all who participated in Indie Bookstore Day and supported my small local business!!

04/25/2026

The final chapter is near…
The Golden Ticket is shelved where great endings begin—
Second shelf from the bottom.🏆

04/25/2026

No need to check every genre—
This mystery is well-grounded.
Look low… second shelf up from the floor.

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309 Lakeland Drive SE
Willmar, MN
56201

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Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Saturday 7:30am - 2pm

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