Huge selection of books in every genre! Very organized as well with good prices. Definitely…read moreworth making a pit stop.

What a great little used book store! I say "little," but there must be thousands of books. The…read morestore is clean and so well organized! If you are looking for a particular book by a certain author, you can easily see where is located. Everything is alphabetized by author's name within whatever genre it falls. So often used book stores are just a hodge-podge that you have to wade your way through. Not this store: It is just a little gem! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit!

Horizon Books has a nice kids' section, located right in the front of the store. They have some…read morecomfy kid-sized beanbag chairs, a rocking chair, and a table set up overlooking the front window, so kids can curl up with a book and enjoy the view of downtown Cadillac. There are also lots of popular children's books available (lots of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which is super important), as well as a section of children's books by local Michigan writers and books about the state of Michigan. There's a little cafe here, too. It's not much, but you can get coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chips and other snacks, and some baked goods. There are a few tables in the cafe area where you can sit and enjoy your food and beverages. I was impressed by the number of cute Michigan / Cadillac gifts that were around the store. Things like Cadillac mugs, tote bags, t-shirts, cards and other things. If you're looking for a souvenir or local gift, this is a place to find that.

This is a home town book place where you can buy new books or just look while having coffee. They…read moreare very clean and nice people always working. It's in the middle of the town and perfect place.

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!

Very pleasant and welcoming! Wonderful place to find a treasure in hard or soft covers! Great…read moreprices and unique selections!

Lovely bookstore. Has a good selection of books for great prices. The man helping us was very…read morehelpful and informative. We will be back for sure

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.

Wandered into this place while waiting to eat breakfast at Red Spire and was happy I did! Great…read morelittle place but it is very small. Has a cool selection and the gentlemen at the counter was knowledgeable and helpful. Bought a great hardcover about the history of the hospital.

A small shop but a great shop. In a fascinating location, part of the restored The Village. A…read morerestored community which was once a state mental health facility. The owner? knows just about every book in this store. Recommends something if what you ask for is not available. Customer service doesn't get any better..

Great bookstore with a huge selection. I like local poetry, which can be found upstairs. There are…read moreplenty of non-fiction for my husband while I sort through the feminist and local authors. I love the massive section for kids to teens, making it easy for young people to find their reading level. No notes, 10/10. No rude employees. The 1-3 star reviews are simply ego and don't belong here. Def worth the stop when you're in TC

What a retro throwback on Front Street! Seriously, although it gives off 70-80s school…read morelibrary vibes this is an excellent independent and locally owned bookstore and coffeeshop that deserves your business. The staff is wonderful and has great insights not only on books but events and sights to check out in Traverse City. There is a terrific section dedicated to local hikes, sights and history should you like a meaningful souvenir from TC and the kids' section also has much to offer. Be sure to get a coffee, snack, etc along with your literary purchase and enjoy their shaded patio overlooking Front Street.

Every time we go into the store I get lost in words in only the best way possible! This store is a…read morebook lovers dream and the owner pure joy to talk to

Fantastic book store. Always good to visit John and Alex. If they get in touch we'll go…read moreagain.....all the way from Lansing where the old book store Way Station Books use to live. Excellent service, inventory, and prices. Always worth the drive. Randy Glumm Five Star for John and Alex

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!

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