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!

Such a charming shop! Beautifully displayed books for every reader, reasonable prices, and lovely,…read morevery friendly staff. The children's section was especially delightful. I picked up a book of local art and can't wait to come back next time we're in town.

Cute little bookstore in downtown Leland featuring a lovely curated selection of fiction and…read morenonfiction, including a really solid section of children's lit. Speaking of kids, I'm not sure when they added it, but since the last time I personally was there they've added a nice screened in back-porch filled with kid friendly make-and-take crafts like paint your own pottery, wood cuts, etc. And there's also a nice patio with seating and cute little pop up reading tents for youngins. Grab a coffee, pick up a good book, set your kids to craft or read, and enjoy a peaceful afternoon to yourself.

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.

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.

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!

Love to support such fun and independent book stores. Had a great selection of books, fun displays,…read moreand creative gifts. Loved the "banned" books display. Appreciated the dog dishes outside since we're traveling with our dogs. Always nice to see a business that cares about humans and four legged friends too.

Absolutely fell in love with this indie bookstore in downtown Traverse City. They have a phenomenal…read morecollection of books, with lots of seller recommendations. The sellers were helpful in finding books, and I had to limit myself so I wouldn't overstuff my suitcase home! I especially appreciated the local recs + the wonderful mystery/horror selection. Highly recommend stopping in and supporting a local bookstore!

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

What a cool bookstore! I could have spent hours browsing. A really unique collection of old and new…read moreat reasonable prices. I can't wait to come back when I have more time to really dig in.

In our day trip to Northport, we were walking back from lunch when Dog Ears Books peaked our…read moreinterested. Upon further examination, we discovered a true gem in the town of Northport. This used/new bookstore has a delightful charm (complete with a dog in a chair, adorably sleeping during our visit), books stacked from floor to ceiling, and a certain ambiance that can only be achieved by the greatest used bookstores. After combing through the shelves, my other half grabbed a stack of books he couldn't leave without. It would have received a five star review, except you can only pay with cash. We had to pop over to the ATM to get enough cash for our total.

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..

My wife and I have gone here for years and we absolutely love the energy and selection of great…read moregems and crystals they offer.

This is a terrific little store in Glen Arbor. I love their collection of stones and crystals,…read morecards, and candles and oils for various purposes. It's bigger than it looks from the outside, and has a lot more to offer than what I've mentioned--you just have to stop in to check it out! The people operating the store are really lovely and helpful. They're also some of the few proprietors who stay open year-round in a town that's mainly oriented toward summer tourists; I appreciate that.