The mystery bookstore in Minneapolis's Uptown area,
Once Upon A Crime, is the first from Minnesota to be honored with the Raven Award from the
Mystery Writers of America, according to
MPR.
The Raven Award, which goes back 50 years, recognizes excellence in the mystery-writing world.
Despite a tough bookselling market, Once Upon A Crime has stayed on top of its niche, with plenty of personalized attention to customers and a strong collection of titles, plus numerous events that support the genre, the story states.
Larry Light, vice-president of Mystery Writers of America, who is quoted in the story, describes the bookstore as a strong booster for mystery storytelling: "They helped turn mysteries into a genre that...thrives in Minneapolis."