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Now OPEN on the 2nd & 3rd weekend of every month!

Next open date: THURSDAY, April 16 from 1-7 PM

Thurs. 1-7 P | Fri. & Sat. 2-9 P | Sun. 1-7 P

8275 John R – Detroit, MI 48202

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Shop USED books here  |  Find NEW books on Bookshop.org

Please note: we require in-store shoppers to wear masks. Yes, still (yes, in 2026).
We’re happy to provide masks if needed.

New Arrivals

Check out our latest great finds:

We add new books six days a week. The most new books go up on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Can’t find what you wanted? Contact us to see if we have it in our store.

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Detroit Specials

WELCOME TO

We’re Detroit’s best bookstore you’ve never heard of! You’ll find us in the North End, just a quick hop from the New Center.

We offer thousands of used books online, and have tens of thousands more in our store: everything from fiction to nonfiction, and from poetry to graphic novels. We also carry a curated selection of newer titles. No matter what kind of books you like, we’re sure you’ll find your next great read here!

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