Just named one of the top 18 bookstores in the world by. West side book shop contact the seller jay platt 1 w. Independent bookstores in metro detroit and ann arbor metro parent. Whether your personal passions lean toward new releases by the hottest authors or classics from the old masters. If you cant find what you like please fill out our offline search form and we will search our offline inventory, other bookstores and book. With wish lists you can choose to be notified the instant we find a copy, see how often we find rare titles, and see who else is interested. Nov 19, 2016 a detroit book is a yearly fabric sample book that contains samples of all the seating materials used in cars that were produced in north america that year. King used and rare books has over one million books and an unprecedented collection of. King used and rare books is located at 901 w lafayette blvd in detroit. Downtown detroit, voted best used book store in michigan. Booths 12,78,910,1112 have glass between them, so you can see what is. Use our bookseller search feature to find a brick and mortar or online bookstore by name, country, state or province. Jan 03, 2019 detroit bookfest interview with john king on march 5, 2017 ahead of the first bookfest put on by the book club of detroit in july of 2017.
Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. King books, library bookstore, paper trail books, toadvine books, john k king books north, c macneill book dealer, another look books, the books connection, classic book. The last peep show culture detroit detroit metro times. Recently my wife and i were out in philadelphia visiting some close friends when i had the opportunity to find and shoot a bookstore nearby. King books north in detroits ferndale suburb and the big book store in the cass corridor. Discover these popular fiction titles and much more. Book stores used and outofprint booksellers and online. We have 20 spots up for a vote to be name the top 7. Sep 18, 2016 bill foulkes, 60, of sterling heights, stocks another book at the big bookstore in detroit on wednesday, sept. King used and rare books, opened in 1983, houses four floors of books. Big book store detroit, michigan bookstore facebook. The program is scheduled to be aired on bbc radio affiliates on march 28th.
Places with book stores near detroit hamtramck 4 miles highland park 6 miles river rouge 6 miles dearborn 7 miles melvindale 7 miles ecorse 8 miles grosse pointe 8 miles harper woods 9 miles lincoln park 9 miles hazel park. We are a full service bookstore offering newly released books and gently used books. The mammoth bookstore has four floors filled with booksabout 1 million books in all, and all of them used. At pages, we provide a space for you to become comfortably lost within our curated selection of literary fiction, nonfiction, and childrens literature. And while big box stores and amazon dominate the market, there are a surprising number of great independent bookstores scattered around metro detroit. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of.
Even though the focus of this blog is on detroit and its local bookstores i think this fits anyway, this bookstore is a part of an indie bookstore network and features many of the great qualities that the detroit bookstores ive visited have. Fifth wheel adult books 9320 michigan avenue, detroit. Quality bookseller with free shipping that donates a book for every book sold. Top 10 best used book stores in detroit, mi updated. For those who truly love that intoxicating old book smell and could spend hours walking through isle upon. We carry new and gently used adult and children books i.
We are an open shop, with regular store hours, and over 750,000 books. October 4, 2016 detroit, mi had a nice chat with william foulkes, proprietor of the big book store, detroit s oldest which included discovering a mutual. Google maps this incredible store claims the title of michigans largest used and rare bookstore, and youll certainly. King claims to have a million books on hand, and that may be an understatement. Nominees like paperback outlet, another look books, the self esteem shop.
Our thursday top 7 is back and this time, were looking for the best bookstores in metro detroit. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give. Bbc world book cafe was short in detroit on march 9 with source booksellers as host. Detroit bookfest interview with john king on march 5, 2017 ahead of the first bookfest put on by the book club of detroit in july of 2017. Decadesold used and rare book shop in ann arbor fights to stay operational during coronavirus. Once you have a seller account at a site, you may be able to simply enter the isbn and the condition of your book and sell it without entering any additional information. Bookstores hosts over 5000 of the finest online bookstores and booksellers worldwide, with more than 50 million books.
It changed locations and owners over the years before finding a permanent home in midtown and becoming the smallest of the three bookstores owned by john king. Nicolas books is the only major independent bookstore in ann arbor and is one of the leading independents in the metrodetroit area. King books, library bookstore, paper trail books, toadvine books, john k king books north, c macneill book dealer, another look books, the books connection, classic book shop, read it again. Detroit, mi 48226 3 9610622 for those who truly love that intoxicating old book smell and could spend hours walking.
Used books are often treasures that are outofprint or rare. While our store books are not on a database or listed online, if you are looking for something in particular, you need only inquire. Our rare book room contains over 25,000 items including many fine books, bindings, maps, first editions, autographs and ephemera, all of which are featured in our online store. Mar 30, 2016 have a look at our roundup and take yourself and your bookloving friends on a tour thats a bibliophiles dream come true. Take a moment to browse our categories below or lease inquire if you are searching for something specific.
Southeastern michigan is certainly a bookbuyers haven. Ann arbors dawn treader book shop uses gofundme to keep 45yearold store afloat. October 4, 2016 detroit, mi had a nice chat with william foulkes, proprietor of the big book store, detroits oldest which included discovering a mutual passion for the music of gustav mahler and john cage. We are strong in travel and exploration, especially the polar regions, americana, modern first editions and books on books. Best bookstores in michigan independent bookstores. If you have a passion for reading, stop by one of these metro detroit stores to support spaces where classic novels and hidden literary treasures. This event was the third in the series berlin, beruit and detroit. We also sell gift certificates for john king books online, in the store, and over the phone. Detroit, mi well, maybe its not the best, but business insider named detroits john k. Or, use our book search to search through thousands of book stores all with one click.
The berlin program can be heard now on bbc world book cafe. Our experienced staff is knowledgeable and helpful in finding just the right book for you. King used and rare books has over one million books and an unprecedented collection of rare and collectors editions. Only a few blocks south of the intersection of woodward ave and 9 mile, it is a convenient stop for book. Find used book store in greektown, detroit, mi on yellowbook. Most of all, we love books and our goal is to put the right book.
The oldest continually operating bookstore in detroit, the big book store earned its name in another era. Independent bookstores of detroit photos of independent. King offers a number of used and rare books for sale. Read more about welcome to the heart of detroits booklover community. We are a christian bookstore primarily selling bibles,christian books, music, dvds, and cds, christian educational. Best 30 used book stores in downtown, detroit, mi with. By 1971, king had established his first store in dearborn, michigan, then, later, in downtown detroit s michigan theatre building in downtown detroit. King books north has a wideranging selection of various genres, just in a less voluminous amount. King books, paper trail books, toadvine books, john k king books north, library bookstore, the books.
Reading the last chapter at detroits oldest bookstore. King books, library bookstore, paper trail books, john k king books north, toadvine books, c macneill. Detroit book city is a small, independent, bricknmortar bookstore. Another look books bookstores 22263 goddard rd, downriver. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. We sell all genres of new and used books, including local detroit indie authors and afrocentric interests, and host the annual african american book expo in february. Best independent bookstores in detroit cbs detroit. Find used book store in wayne state, detroit, mi on yellowbook.
Selling your book online is usually extremely easy. Alibris has award winning fiction titles and bona fide page turners on sale now for your reading enjoyment. Detroit, mi 48226 3 9610622 if youre an avid reader and a book lover, you know the power of a good book. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Paperback outlet has been a part of warren michigan for over to 40 years.
Welcome to the heart of detroit s booklover community. Home arts and culture 15 awesome indie bookstores in metro detroit. Where can you snag new and used books in metro detroit. The best 10 used bookstore in detroit, mi updated covid19. Welcome to the heart of detroits booklover community. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. Instant online price quotes and free shipping on over one million books.
Top 10 best used book stores in detroit, mi updated covid. Top 10 best used book stores in detroit, mi updated covid19. D espite the emergence of e books, good oldfashioned physical copies are still a goto for book worms. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. Our rare book room contains over 25,000 items including fine books, bindings, maps, first editions, autographs, ephemera, and more, all of which are featured in our online store. Detroit, mi 48226 3 9610622 if youre an avid reader and a booklover, you know the power of a good book. Used book stores in and around detroit, mi including address, hours, phone numbers, and website. At alibris, every type of reader can satisfy oneofakind book cravings. Used and rare rare book room john k king books detroit.
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