The Happy Owl Bookshop was a stop on our quick visit to the Manistee area while camping at Orchard…read moreBeach State Park last fall. The vibe is a little retro but my friends and I found some items to purchase. Inventory was a little limited when it came to brand new bestsellers, but if you want an older popular book you might be able to find it here. I ended up buying a few fun Manistee postcards with vintage scenes, including one of Orchard Beach State park, where we were camping. They made for a great souvenir! My boyfriend got a book on knots, and we found a used board book in the used books area for our friends who are expecting a baby. The used book room was a blast from the past, with some retro 90s cookbooks and other vintage finds. If I lived in the area this would be my go-to bookshop and I'm sure they can special order most books. They have some toys and gifts for kids. Masks and use of hand sanitizer is politely required.

Was happy there was a bookshop right in town with new reads and then a small section with used…read more Beach reads, bedside table books, newspapers and writing journals plus some kitsch!! They also have a select few toys for kids which was awesome because there doesn't seem to be much (maybe backstage games?) that actually cater to the littles.

I was visiting from out of town and stumbled upon this cute bookstore. I was immediately impressed…read morewith their COVID precautions and the cooperation from both staff and patrons. The Windowsill has a wide variety of genres, but I was most interested in their section on the local area and Michigan as a whole. Their books are fairly priced and they also offer a wide variety of new titles. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town again!

I like the selection, the atmosphere, the prices, the staff and especially Julie's Picks (the…read moreowner's recommendations on n what to read) since we have similar tastes in our reading.

This bookstore has a wonderful selection of books, puzzles, and toys for kids young to teen. For…read moreadults, there are mainly beach-reads romance, thriller, and murder mystery but also some fantasy, literary fiction, and sci-fi. Manistee is lucky to have such a solid independent bookstore. I did see that the store also sponsors a book club.

From the owner: Hoot & Honey Bookstore is a small independent bookstore nestled in the heart of downtown Manistee…read more We carry Adult and Children's books. We also Have Local author books, Michigan books & souvenirs, educational toys and plush.

Great place to spend a relaxing afternoon of browsing for books that I don't need to have...but…read morelove to buy!

Blue Vase Books is INCREDIBLE and I hate that I'm not located closer to it! This place is, as…read moredescribed by my friend when we walked in, a thrift shop for books and so many other kinds of media! The store is 95% used and 5% new - truly just one shelf at the front of the store with some popular, new books and that's about it! Books probably account for about 80-90% of the store, but Blue Vase also offers used records, board games, and some other music/movie items. But my friends and I came here for books and boy were we satisfied! The prices here!!! That's where we must start. All adult books in paperback were $2.99 and hardcovers were $3.99 (all unless otherwise marked) and you cannot beat those prices! All of their books that I pulled off the shelves were in great condition, so they are very intentional about stocking their shelves with good quality products, and I loved the way this store was organized! Things are grouped mostly by genre - cookbooks, sports, fiction, new fiction, young adult, classics, romance, horror, etc. Naturally, the fiction section is the largest and spans an entirely long wall of the store and that one was hard to look through because there were just SO many titles. Just know you'll be walking through this store with your head at an angle reading all the titles! I found the most success within the new fiction/young adult areas AND the awesome Michigan/local reads area at the front of the store! These shelves were so lovely and I definitely snagged a lot of books that I've either heard good things about or were just curious about them from what I read on the back of the book. All in all, I ended up getting 20 books for just a little over $100. WHAT A STEAL! I happened to snag a book that one of the employees at Blue Vase Books published as well, which I think is SO cool! There were also a lot of cute stickers and mini book magnets at the check out counter, so I got a little lost in those as well! The employees were so patient with us as we squealed over all the cute and delightful things and were just so kind and lovely! Pay attention to the hours here as their hours are limited. They're open 4 days a week and only from 10 am to 6 pm, but trust that it's completely worth a trip here! When I was chatting with the employee who was checking out my books, I asked her how often the books refresh and she said daily! They get about 3 giant truckloads of books each week that they sort through and put onto the shelves in real time! So you are sure to find something here and different every time you stop by! They also have an online store with great deals as well and a good selection of their inventory on their as well! I love it here and will be stopping by every time I'm in the Traverse City area no matter what!

Great little bookstore. Nice older couple running the shop. Thought I was going to have to drive…read moreall the way to Traverse City for my book but they had both of the books I was looking for! As the other poster said: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOOK STORE!!

Great selection of books and a friendly staff. We'll definitely drop by again next time we're in…read moretown.

By far one of the friendliest shops we visited while in Sturgeon Bay. My husband and I were…read moreshopping the downtown area and decided to pop in this mini mall. We were greeted right away by who I presume was Margaret. She was very friendly. Huge selection of items new, used and local. Definitely something for everyone here. My husband found something he couldn't live without. David rang up our purchase. While paying we got to talking about the supernatural (a local ghost hunting group has their business card on display at OtherWorld Books which prompted the conversation) and David explained to us the 'haunted' history of the building itself. Very interesting. I think it even creeped my husband out a little. :) Definitely recommend patronizing this kitschy shop while you're in the downtown area. Shop local.

I love used bookstores, but this one is a sad one. Kind of a depressing atmosphere. No music. The…read moreperson working there was very friendly. There are both used and new books. There is a good selection of used standard fiction, but other genres are not well represented. New books are scattered about with books not well organized. There was a corner with stacks of unorganized used books. Things were overall haphazard. I thought used books were slightly overpriced.

If you are looking for a book, this is your place. The store is filled with books from paper back…read moreto hardcover. They also have a small selection of records.

This is one of those used bookstores that has a preternatural silence about it. If you visit used…read morebookstores, you know what I mean. It's just ... quiet. You can do some thinking in this bookstore. In other words: It's a good used bookstore! Book Nook is one of the older bookstores in Cadillac. They have lots of books, including rare and out-of-print titles. It's not fancy in the least bit, and in fact it's a little overwhelming to visit because there's just so much everywhere all at once. But if you're into organized chaos, you will have fun exploring Book Nook because there is something to see all around the store. My children headed straight for the kids' section. There were lots of books here that sent me straight to the late 1980s and early 1990s when I was a young reader, like the McGurk detective series and Lois Lowry joints. My kids each found a book to take home for pocket change. That's the great thing about used book stores: You can walk away with a treasure for a couple of bucks. Book Nook also has lots of old magazines, those trash paperback romance novels you read on vacation, albums and vinyl records, 25-cent gum-ball machines and more. It's the real old-school deal, and you need to visit this place when you're in Cadillac.

I had a tarot reading done with Kafi. She was kind and…read morehelpful. She was so accurate with my reading. I left feeling really good about myself and the path I'm going. I highly recommend seeing her!

I've just always had really positive experiences here. They were able to squeeze me in for a last…read moreminute reiki appt and not only were they so courteous on the phone, but Jo was so polite and personable with me. I really appreciated that she took the time to give me feedback after my service. I'd recommend this place for everything they offer

A charming little shop packed with books for all readers. I loved browsing and picked up a vacation…read moreread. The staff were friendly and the prices were reasonable. I'll be back next time I'm in town!

WONDERFUL book store with warm, friendly people, and a perfect assortment of books, art, retail,…read moreand very much a local, small business feel. Looks very small at first, but has some fun nooks and crannies to explore. I walked out with a book that had been on my list, and a beautiful print of nearby sleeping bear dunes! Definitely would recommend stopping in here and checking it out!