PLA 2026 Local Spotlight | Tropes & Trifles

Tropes & Trifles is a romance bookstore rooted in community, known for its welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful staff recommendations, and a busy calendar of book clubs and events. Located in Minneapolis’s Powderhorn neighborhood, the shop offers everything from beloved romance subgenres to “not quite romance,” along with gifts, signed books, and Minnesota-connected reads–making it a welcoming stop for conferencegoers looking to explore Minneapolis beyond the Convention Center.