NewPages Guide to
Indie Bookstores in Michigan

New and used books, book exchange, coffee and tea, locally baked goods, English/Scottish cafe, live music, authors, and events!

Ann Artbor's Only New and Used Mystery Bookshop! We have many, many books, used and new, that are not listed on our website, about 25,000 in all. Come in and browse and find a treasure. [Note: Closing August 31, 2018]

Bookbound is an independent community bookstore in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our specialties include: new releases, bestsellers, and classics; a diverse mix of hand-picked fiction and nonfiction; an extensive collection of children's books and weekly Story Times; thousands of bargain books at 40% to 60% off the cover prices; items of local interest; special orders; discounts for K-12 educators and book clubs; and a knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Serving the LGBT Community, their family and friends since 1991, Common Language Bookstore is one of the few remaining Feminist/LGBT Bookstores in the country. Our mission is to support Feminist and LGBT culture by providing readers with new and classic literature, and providing authors an outlet for their core.

At Crazy Wisdom you can browse 200 book categories, from Acupuncture to Zen, Affirmations to Yoga. We also carry… Gifts, Cards, Jewelry, Crafts, Art, Music, Incense, Ritual Items, Candles, Aromatherapy, Body Tools & Yoga Supplies.

We display over 70,000 titles in our shop, ranging from current paperbacks to long-surviving Incunabula; in price from fifty cents to many thousands of dollars.

The Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library Book Shop, located on the first floor of the Downtown Library, recycles over 200,000 books a year and earns approximately $100,000 a year for the AADL. We sell good quality donated books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and more with most book prices ranging from 50¢ to $2.

We are a new, locally-owned, independent bookstore in the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We opened in spring of 2013. We offer downtown Ann Arbor new books in a broad array of categories, including fiction, poetry, cookbooks, children's and teen's books, as well as history, science, math, psychology, and many more. We host author readings and signings, open mic nights, poetry readings, book clubs, children's story times, and much, much more

Nicola's Books is the only major independent bookstore in Ann Arbor and is one of the leading independents in the Metro-Detroit area. Most of all, we love books and our goal is to put the right book in the customer's hand to build a trust that will keep them coming back to Nicola's. Bookselling staff have over 100 years of bookselling experience between them. We also want to be able to offer to them unique author events that they will not be able find anywhere else.

Squirreled Away Books has books for the whole family. We're wacky, but we're serious about the books.

Unique downtown bookstore with a mission to improve literacy in our local community and beyond by providing an abundance of affordable books curated for all ages and interests. Books, media, and more updated weekly, packed full of treasures new and old.

We offer Used Books~ specializing in Ladies' Lit.~ Located in the historic district of Center Avenue homes and Johnson Street business'.

Mayflower Bookshop sells books and artifacts of every religion, philosophy and science. Mayflower is a spiritual experience in itself. We sell new, used, and rare books, crystals, tarot cards, art, jewellery, and anything we can find to awaken the intelligence and beauty of your experience.

Whether you're looking for textbooks, children's books, collectibles, or the latest bestsellers, we have what you're looking for. Check out our textbook prices. We offer great service and low prices! Don't forget that we buy back books for cash every day!

A great place for books, coffee, and meeting friends in Boyne City, MI.

We specialize in best sellers, and special orders.Wonderful selection of mystery, non-fiction, fiction.

Offering a wide variety of new and previously loved books from all genres – from intriguing mysteries to adoring children’s stories, from saucy romances to traditional classics – Purple Tree Books has something for every reader

A great selection of books and Copper Country curios in Historic Copper Harbor. 

Michigan's Largest Used & Rare Bookstore, with about 1,000,000 books in stock.

Pages is a general subject bookseller with a goal of promoting reading and connecting readers with writers and stories. Pages carries a curated selection of books primarily covering fiction, with a highly curated selection of non-fiction as well. We have a children's and young adult's section dedicated to them! Pages features Detroit authors, Detroit themes, and creating healthy and nvironmental friendly homes and community.

Source Booksellers is a unique niche of non-fiction books. We offers books that enhance your life and your lifestyle. We invite you to explore and discover our hand-selected books and products. Connect with us on Facebook for a schedule of our events and sign up for our regular email.

The Archives Book Shop, a quiet and unique used and antiquarian store located a few blocks from Michigan State University and the Red Cedar River, is an oasis in time. Here you can find over 30,000 volumes from the 16th Century to the 21st Century, items for the collector, the pleasure reader, and the scholar.

We take great pride in serving our community! We carry everything from recent paperbacks to scarce antiquarian titles, and our staff members are knowledgeable and dedicated to good customer service. Shop specialties include new and vintage science fiction, fantasy, mystery, children's books, Michigan history, sports memorabilia, classic MSU items, vintage comics and old magazines of every variety.

Escanaba's premier (and only) independent book store, in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. Serving all your reading needs.

We are a full-service Independent Book Store.

The BEST used book & music store + cafe in Flint, Michigan! Our rare & collectible sections will blow your mind! Great books, vinyl LPs & ephemera!

Saturn Booksellers, Gaylord's hometown bookstore right in the heart of the Alpine Village, is a general, independent shop for readers of all ages. An eclectic atmosphere; a friendly, knowledgeable staff composed of true bibliophiles; a wide selection of books, toys, games, and related goodies; a full calendar of events and a real sense of fun make Saturn Booksellers a destination for locals and tourists alike.

The Cottage Book Shop is a full service book store located in a cozy historic log cabin, featuring regional books, many signed, CDs by local musicians, Ken Scott photographs, Dietrich Floeter’s aerial photographs, Kristin Hurlin’s prints, Native American artist Lois Beardslee’s prints, pins, birch bark/quill baskets, annual Manitou Music Festival (also sold out editions) and Port Oneida Fair posters, art posters by Mary Frey, Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, Mary Blocksma, Glen Clark, and Vintage View’s Lake Michigan ship and vacation posters. Contact us to receive our monthly email newsletter with Book of the Month selection, recently released books, book signings, children’s activities and store events and/or mailed bi-annual newsletters of recommended titles.

1,000's of used paperback, hardcover, and audio books! Great prices, great quality! Newer fiction and nonfiction books. We also offer credit for trade-ins. Please see website for more info.

Books on Consignment = newer books at used prices. Bring in your books and receive 33% of the sale price in book credit. You do not need an account to purchase books, but if you have one you will save a ton of money. Happy Reading!

Opening Doors, Opening Minds - Grand Haven’s Full Service, Independent Bookstore. The West Michigan Lakeshore’s local stop for great books, magazines, newspapers, and—of course—friendly service. We offer over 10,000 new books and thousands of used paperbacks. We have a great selection of books for children and teens as well as books about Michigan history and Michigan tourist attractions. Need more than books? Well, we also sell Folkmanis Puppets, Peepers, Putumayo CDs, maps, artwork and more! Can’t find a book you want? We’re here to help with our “just in time” ordering service; if it’s not in stock, we’ll get it for you FAST.

Since 1975, Argos Book Shop has been selling antiquarian, vintage, and gently used books. We have in stock a wide variety of fiction, as well as nonfiction including history, biography, religion, local yearbooks, vintage magazines and much, much more. We also carry graphic novels as well as used and new comic books.

The mission of Books & Mortar is a community-minded independent bookstore that enhances the quality of life for the people of Grand Rapids, Michigan through promoting a literacy culture, curating a socially conscious book selection, providing community space for open dialogue, offering retail space for local artists, and affirming the freedom of speech.

Redux Books is an antiquarian book store specializing in rare, out of print and antiquarian books.

Schuler Books & Music is a local, family-owned, independent bookstore company with four locations in Michigan. Our stores are 25,000 - 35,000 square feet and carry over 150, 000 titles in stock. We offer comfortable ambiances which include cozy reading nooks and full service gourmet cafes. At Schuler Books & Music, we have a continuing tradition of providing unique bookstores and inviting places to exchange ideas.

Book Suey is a community-centric group of people who are passionate about bringing together people through books and conversation.

our downtown Harbor bookstore, open seven days a week.

BTC is located in the Holland Town Center just past the footbridge behind Dutch Village.

Books, newspapers, and magazines, with fast special orders and 20% off current New York Times Best Sellers.

We have a large selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, and Vinyl Records at discount prices. ​We also have a variety of musical instruments and house plants.

Bookbug is Kalamazoo’s full-service independent bookstore featuring the best in new books and book-related events. We are, first and foremost, a place: four walls, dozens of shelves, thousands of books, one quirky playhouse, and several spots to sit, read, talk, play, and discover great reads. Our store has a special emphasis on and expertise in children’s and young adult literature. We take pride in matching the perfect story to every young reader, but we are in no way for children alone. Our curated selection of adult literary fiction, nonfiction, and graphics, in addition to our special ordering, book club, and online services, makes Bookbug a preferred source of books for any independent-minded family that values quality, care, and community.

We are an independent, locally-owned bookstore offering a wide selection of quality used books, select new titles, and book ordering services. We have been serving the greater Kalamazoo area since 1988. Our image of having used books, in the best condition, at the best price is very important to us.

Old-Time Newsstand: Newspapers, magazines, paperbacks, children's books, graphic novels, comics, greeting cards, Michigan souvenirs, local authors featured, maps, candy, and tobacco.Your best source for all things print!

Our store has over 30,000 books in a pleasant and easy to navigate atmosphere. We keep track of our inventory and strive to stay well informed about the books you love to read.

Spiritual And Metaphysical Books, Gifts, Classes, Readings, Stones, Incense, Statuary, And More!!

We are a full service bookstore that offers a wonderful array of books and tools for spiritual growth & transformation.

Leelanau Books is an independent bookstore providing a diverse selection of books including all of the newest titles and bestsellers, local and regional books and the classics that you love. We carry some unique items that represent our area such as posters, note cards, puzzles and beautiful aerial photography of Leelanau County, Michigan. Dedicated to providing great books for children, our acclaimed children's section offers a substantial collection of books for children of all ages. We host author events throughout the year, as well as book clubs and a weekday story time for children. Leelanau Books is a local favorite and we look forward to talking books with you!

Magina Books has been in business for over 65 years. Founded by George Magina (pronounced ma jeen a). It has been run by Steve Magina since 1986.

We are a new and used bookstore located in Livonia, MI. We have a trade-in policy that offers you a bigger discount on our used paperbacks, and we can also order new books, all at a discount. Come on in and check us out!

We are an indie used bookstore carrying comics and games too! Bring in your old books to sell and walk out with something fantastic found on our shelves.

We are open May through October.

We are open May through October.

We have magazines, newspapers, maps, a kid's corner, educational toys, and, of course, books.

Marquette's oldest—and only—independent bookstore, offering an eclectic and well-curated selection of new and used books for readers of all ages since 1984.

We specialize in Michigan and local history, children's books, and offer a wide selection of new and used titles.

Locally owned independent bookstore cafe. Espresso, Wine by the glass, 4 brews tap, bottled craft and domestic beer. Extra! Banquet and event space.

Established in 1969, the Book Nook is Monroe's only locally-owned, independent bookstore - 1,000 square feet of books, top to bottom, new & used—located in the heart of historic downtown Monroe.

We are a bookstore, java shop, wine bar, café, and performance venue for live music.

Great used books at a fair price!

Located next to Auto Zone. Opened May 2010, we carry a large selection of many genres. We also have over 750 different titles of magazines. Items made by local artists are for sale here, too!

The Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore is Munising, Michigan's best kept secret with over 30,000 books on display and fresh brewed coffee from The Great Lakes Coffee Company.

We are a Novi, Michigan new and used bookstore, offering great discounts & carrying fun sidelines like Webkinz, Leanin' Tree cards and other book-related items. We are happy to accept your clean, gently-used books as trade-ins.

Book Beat is a creative space and literary bookstore with an emphasis on art, photography and children's books. We've been in business since 1982, serving the metro-Detroit area. Please ask to receive our newsletter for author events, news, reviews, sales and updates.

Schuler Books & Music is a local, family-owned, independent bookstore company with four locations in Michigan. Our stores are 25,000 - 35,000 square feet and carry over 150, 000 titles in stock. We offer comfortable ambiances which include cozy reading nooks and full service gourmet cafes. At Schuler Books & Music, we have a continuing tradition of providing unique bookstores and inviting places to exchange ideas.

Our location in Owosso, Michigan carries used current and vintage books, comics, magazines, CD's, tapes, records, VHS and DVD movies, video games, posters and more!

Storybook Village offers special gift collections of books, collectibles, and storytelling treasures to surprise the children in your life.

McLean & Eakin Booksellers is an independent bookstore founded in 1992 committed to helping independent minds grow.

Closed during winter. We are a book store specializing in consignment as well as new books. Our new books are 1/2 list price! Inventory is always changing, so shop often.

Island Books & Crafts features a variety of one-of-a-kind items made by Michigan artisans and craftsmen, including furniture, photos, paintings, jewelry, pottery, clothing, cards and much more. In addition, we have a large variety of new and used books in a location that makes for comfortable browsing.

An independently owned and operated quality used bookstore, designed to offer a pleasant browsing experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Over 40 thousand books occupying over 2000 square feet of space and covering a broad range of subjects are arranged on well-labeled shelves.

Detroit Book City is a small, independent, brick-n-mortar bookstore. 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.

Now Michigan's third-largest used and rare bookstore, Lowry's books has been around since 1993. We have over 175,000 used and rare volumes.

Our goal is to provide a place of respite where you can free your mind to go places, while enjoying our surroundings. An Indie bookstore in a unique place.

Open Monday - Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM. Over 100,000 books in stock.

Now Michigan's third-largest used and rare bookstore, Lowry's books has been around since 1993. We have over 175,000 used and rare volumes.

That special "third place" to find that special book, collectible, and more! Operating nearly 30 years, find our latest brick and mortar store located in Logan's Landing, in Traverse City, Michigan.

We are Traverse City's premier used book store. We have a large selection of gently used paperback and hardback books, plus greeting cards, buttons, magnets, bumper stickers, tee shirts, and great puzzles.

Your Long Distance Local Bookstore. Quality Fact and Literary Fiction for Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

The Higher Self Book Store is a New Age, New Thought, Metaphysical entity that offers the opportunity for personal growth, healing, enlightenment, knowledge, intuition development, health and well-being, along with materials and merchandise that supports one's path, belief system, awakening and rebirth.

We view it as our job to say yes to what the Northern Michigan community wants in a bookstore – reading groups, music, helpful staff, convenient hours, support of local authors and a welcoming atmosphere. We hope you consider us to be your “third place,” the place you go to relax , the first being home, the second being work.

Landmark Books is located in the historic Traverse City State Hospital. We feature the area's best selection of hard to find literature, modern fiction and Michigania. We also offer appraisal services and can special order books as well. If you have ever dreamed of your own private library, we can help you build it. We are open seven days a week.

The Paperback Outlet has been a fixture of Warren, Michigan for thirty years. We offer new and used books. Our staff is knowledgeable and very helpful in finding that perfect book. We can order newly released books. We search for out of print books as well.

We have a HUGE selection of books that are carefully screened before making it on our shelves. If you wouldn’t take the book to bed, then the book doesn’t make it on our shelves.

Across from The Ypsilanti Public Library downtown Ypsilanti, Michigan. Proudly serving our customers with bestselling & classic African American books, black art & all kinds of items of African American interest!