Across the street from the charming W.A. Frost restaurant in St. Paul's historic Cathedral Hill district, Common Good Books (165 Western Ave. N, 651-225-8989) was opened by legendary bard and NPR personality Garrison Keillor in 2006. The cozy independent bookshop has a very good GLBT section, plus an excellent variety of books on the region. Common Good is below the inviting, gay-friendly coffeehouse, Nina's Cafe, a cheerful spot that's perfect for curling up with one of the books you've just purchased downstairs.