Found 3 blog entries tagged as Detroit Bookstores.

Tucked away in the heart of Detroit’s bustling landscape lies a treasure trove for book lovers and adventure seekers alike. John K. King Used & Rare Books is not your average literary destination – it’s a sprawling four-story labyrinth of stories, history, and wonder just waiting to be explored. Step inside, and the scent of old paper and leather binding envelops you, instantly transporting you to a world where every one of the over one million books on the shelves has a tale to tell. This massive collection isn’t just the largest in Michigan; it’s among the largest in the entire United States. From the moment you enter, it’s clear that John K. King Books is less a store and more a grand adventure for the mind – a place where you’re invited to get…

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Detroit’s Eastern Market will transform into a bibliophile’s paradise this summer as the Detroit Festival of Books returns for its eighth year. On Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the historic market’s Shed 5 will overflow with the buzz of book lovers, families, and curious locals. This all-ages festival – the largest book event in Michigan – is much more than a book sale. It’s a free community celebration of literature, art, and Detroit spirit, where you can stroll past stalls of endless reading treasures, chat with local authors and vendors, and even enjoy live entertainment, all without an entry fee. The festival is a goodwill effort “to help generate a deeper love and appreciation of books” in the city, and it shows in every chapter of…

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Detroit’s independent bookstore scene just got a heartwarming new chapter. Pages Bookshop – a beloved neighborhood bookstore on Detroit’s west side – was on the brink of closing after a decade in business, but a team of passionate young Detroiters stepped in to keep its story going​. The Grandmont Rosedale community can breathe a sigh of relief: Pages Bookshop isn’t just staying open, it’s being revitalized with fresh energy, new programs, and a deepened commitment to Detroit youth literacy and community connection.

Susan Murphy, a retired Detroit Public Schools teacher, founded Pages Bookshop in 2015 on Independent Bookstore Day after two years of running pop-up book sales across the city​. With the help of the Grandmont Rosedale Development…

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