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.

Nice park center. Drinks available, souvenirs. Maps…read more Make sure you buy a drink before heading down the dune walk!!!

I would assume that this is a really really great place for workout. It was first time here at the…read moreDUNES and it was such an UP-HILL task, we climbed about 3/4 dunes and we had a pretty good view of things. It would definitely take quite a long time to climb all 7. Definitely worth a visit. The center was ok - nothing special. There were a lot of souvenirs that you could get and there was a lot of history for people to see.

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.

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.

Stopped in over the summer and was happy to a see an author out front with his books!…read more When I walked in, I was surprised to see how big the book shop was and loved browsing at their various sections. They also have a lovely upstairs with cards, puzzles, and more. There's a small cafe on the lower level as well. I'd frequent this place all the time if I lived here.

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!

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

Lovely place Lena helped unusual books found some great books!…read more Helpful, interesting and informative.

From the owner: High quality used, old and rare books. We are off the main street in Leland. Once people find us…read morethey come back. We are referred to as a gem. We hope to see you. George and Merry Ball, owners

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!