Book Mark

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.

Close to Ludington Ave for convenient shopping!

Over 25,000 books!

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Gift items available.

Horizon Books

4.3(60 reviews)

69.4 mi

Really nice book store! They have so many options, cute little coffee shop. Sweet ladies at…read morecheckout!

Not a very helpful crew working tonight. Some work needs to be done by the management there to help…read morefolks find what they're looking for. This is why Amazon is winning. You can do better.

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Northern Express Weekly

4.0(1 review)

69.2 mi

Without the Northern Express, there wouldn't be a grassroots voice in the Traverse City region. And…read moreit would be near impossible to find out what's happening in northern Michigan without this weekly newspaper. The strength of this publication is the events calendar and nightlife section. Families, singles, tourists, locals, young, old alike, will find something to do in these pages. The features are very good, though uneven at times. Also, they tend to lean to anti-establishment causes, but if you can overlook that (doesn't bother me but may others) you'll still love the NE. This magazine, which is available free from newsstands or for $52 for a full year, has little room for improvement. The publisher knows they have a winning formula and they stick to it. But to get to five stars, how about some more intriguing photos from this beautiful region (enough of the bar scene photos of whoever and whoever staring drunk into the camera) and some harder-hitting local features?

Hostetter's News Agency

3.8(10 reviews)

62.5 mi

I love quirky places with a pre-internet feel and this is it. I lived in this town as a kid and…read morestill visit this shop on the rare occasions I visit.

Absolutely Best News Stand and More!…read more I Love this place! You can find the best cigars and news media... Also the gentleman that runs the place is a complete sweetheart!

The Bookman

4.9(17 reviews)

62.7 mi

One of the nicest independent bookstores we have found! Love the selection and the ambience!read more

This bookstore has a lovely selection and vibe. Definitely something for everyone. I wish I lived…read morecloser!

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Black Dog Books and Records

5.0(5 reviews)

79.5 mi

They have a great selection of used books and vinyls! The books are in great condition and…read moreorganized by genres (very organized and not overwhelming at all, which is a plus for me!). The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable, and are always willing to give you recommendations if you ask! I'll definitely be back to check out their new stock of books.

Excellent experience. Store is clean and welcoming. Staff was available but not so much as to ruin…read morethe mood of the hunt for books and records. My husband went for the records, scored a Fugazi and a Flogging Molly. I lucked out with a used copies of Stiff and New York, both on my want to read list on Goodreads. Both books were roughly half of new so while not a steal, still a good deal. Only complaint was the employee who was randomly or perhaps a had a plan grabbing books off a table to move them around the store while I was actively looking. Will definitely go back.

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George P.

8 years ago

Curious about something? There's a book for that. The Book Mark in downtown Ludington should be your first stop in the morning for any type of coffee you may want. Check this out, they have soy, almond, coconut, skim, 2%, and whole milk, as well as half-and-half. I personally choose half-and-half, mostly because I still have two holes in my belt buckle to go. They can also flavor your coffee with pretty much anything under the sun. Aside from your favorite coffee, they also have the areas newspapers. Now before you go and get all " newspapers are yesterday's news" on me, let me just say that I was in that boat too but these days I'm finding more joy in having something tangible to hold on to rather than getting sucked into the black hole that is the click bait of the internet. That is correct, there are no popup adds or spam at the Book Mark. Books! The Book Mark has all sorts kids books; fiction, non-fiction, and everything in between. Heck, I even found a book on the best home designs of the 1920's! Can't get much more random than that. They don't just have reading books here, there is also a huge selection of adult coloring books along with the colored pencils to go with them. The kids will get lost in the maze of children's books and stuffed animals while you are looking at the local nick knacks for sale (everything from wine glasses to coffee mugs). I think I even saw some fidget spinners on the counter. Now that you have your paper and coffee, it is time to leave right? Wrong! There is a huge lounge area and even some tables outside. They also have free WIFI. So kick, back sip on your Mocha, and enjoy the atmosphere and just maybe meet one of the regulars or someone new. If you're more of the professional type, they also have a private conference room available. Whatever you are looking for, great coffee, friendly faces, interesting reading material, or simply a place to relax, Book Mark is the perfect coffee house to meet all those needs. read more

George P.

9 years ago

Curious about something? There's a book for that. The Book Mark in downtown Ludington should be your first stop in the morning for any type of coffee you may want. Check this out, they have soy, almond, coconut, skim, 2%, and whole milk, as well as, half-and-half. I personally choose half-and-half, mostly because I still have two holes in my belt buckle to go. They can also flavor your coffee with pretty much anything under the sun. Aside from your favorite coffee, they also have the areas newspapers. Now before you go and get all " newspapers are yesterday's news" on me, let me just say that I was in that boat too but these days I'm finding more joy in having something tangible to hold on to rather than getting sucked into the black hole that is the click bait of the internet. That is correct, there are no popup adds at the Book Mark. Books! The Book Mark has all sorts kids books; fiction, non-fiction, and everything in between. Heck, I even found a book on the best home designs of the 1920's! Can't get much more random than that. They don't just have reading books here, there is also a huge selection of adult coloring books along with the colored pencils to go with them. The kids will get lost in the maze of children's books and stuffed animals while you are looking at the local nick knacks for sale (everything from wine glasses to coffee mugs). I think I even saw some fidget spinners on the counter. Now that you have your paper and coffee, it is time to leave right? Wrong! There is a huge lounge area and even some tables outside. They also have free WIFI. So kick, back sip on your Mocha, and enjoy the atmosphere and just maybe meet one of the regulars or someone new. If you're more of the professional type, they also have a private conference room available. Whatever you are looking for, great coffee, friendly faces, interesting reading material, or simply a place to relax, Book Mark is the perfect coffee house to meet all those needs. read more

Jamie C.

12 years ago

As a local (and a coffee snob), I highly recommend this place! Best lattes in town and at a very fair price! The people are super friendly and their newly remodeled lounge is so nice. Great way to start your day (everyday!). read more

Becky C.

12 years ago

The Book Mark has a large variety of GREAT Teas, Chai Teas, Coffee, Lattes, Cappuccinos, ice drinks, smoothies and much more. The baristas are friendly and will make you anything you want with a smile. :) read more

E. J.

12 years ago

Wonderful place, best coffee in town, great prices wonderful service and the sweetest people. I take my babies here often buy a book and read to them in the lounge over hot coco. Open EARLY. read more

Jon R.

2 years ago

Love this spot. A little hidden gem. The service is amazing. Great selection of books and smoothies are so good.

Patti P.

9 years ago

Stop at the book mark, to grab a specialty coffee to go. The young lady behind the counter was fantastic.

Jim S.

12 years ago

A little off the beaten path but worth looking for. Great coffee & staff.

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