Nice atmosphere, fun to browse, but they didn't really have the selection in the genres I'm…read moreinterested in.

This is the best used book store in Ann Arbor. When I was here, I would visit weekly with my…read morefamily. The owner is great and will curate things for you, in a tasteful helpful way.

In a day and age when bookstores are being run out of business by Amazon and other online…read moremarketers, it is good to see an old-fashioned used bookstore stocked to the ceiling with titles. This was a very nice bookstore with a wide variety of genres, most appropriately stocked and identified. Not surprising we'd find it in a major college town ... University of Michigan ... and this one was a delight. We'll be back ...

What a cute bookstore! I just happened upon it while walking the street and stopped in. There are a…read moreton of books and not a lot of space to walk. But things look generally well-organized. I love the collection of Easton Press books, vintage books, and signed/rare books as well. They have a pretty good selection. They also sell postcards and other small things, and have a discount cart outside.

My heros of a bygone era, local and mega chain bookstores used to be where you'd go to find the…read morelatest and greatest print media. Used bookstores on the other hand, were where you'd go digging for treasure among aged tomes and other peoples' cast offs. Perhaps that's what's keeping West Side Book Shop around. When the instant gratification of new novelty is clicks away at your fingertips, the promise of unpredictability, mystique and snippets of nostalgia draws customers to enter its doors. The space isn't large, really more of a living room transformed by wall to wall shelves and mini mountains on the central surfaces and displays. Here you too can own a piece of history or simply extend the life of a book or periodical. Sometimes you can find a rare edition or obscure title. Past times I've been there I haven't had much interaction with the staff though they were pleasant when checking out. The shop is located in downtown Ann Arbor so parking can be a pain, though if you're not too picky and prefer not to pay, you can always park a little further in the more residential areas and walk over. There are plenty of structures and lots too. They'll be celebrating 50 years in 2025. Hope they continue to be celebrated in Ann Arbor for years to come!

What an amazing little gem in the heart of Ann Arbor! There are so many books stacked all around…read more Had a great feeling and I have bought some great books from there. In my experience, this is one of those places where the "book will find you." Great place to stop in and look around. Prices were not too bad on the purchases I've made. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back!

There's a variety of new, discounted and used books. The store is very spacious with a wide variety…read moreof reading material and unique gifts. The service was awesome and staff even cracked a couple of jokes! Bookstore is centrally located and was quite busy with customers of all ages. I found a really nice children's cookbook by Betty Crocker for $7.99 and was even given a free bookmark. This is a book lovers paradise!

I love that independent bookstores are "coming back"…read more I love books - especially physical books with real pages. I love checking books out from the library. I love buying brand new books. I love buying used books. I love everything about books. I actually came here while running errands with someone else. I don't think I would have ever known this was here otherwise. I wandered around the store while the person I was with was taking care of whatever it is we came in there for. It was such an immersive experience. I appreciate how the store is laid out. There is/was so much thought put into not just the layout of where sections should be, but where each book goes. It is so well curated. I got so many incredible recommendations from the employee picks that I have loved, shared with others, and they have loved too. It's been a month or so since my last visit, so I'm excited to see what the latest recommendations are. If you're a book nerd, this is absolutely worth a visit. I will absolutely be back.

In a day and age when bookstores are being run out of business by Amazon and other online…read moremarketers, it is good to see an old-fashioned bookstore stocked to the ceiling with titles ... all new books in a wide range of genres ... leaning academic or at least intelligent nonfiction with only a bit of popular fiction. We were not surprised to run across this kind of bookstore in a major college town like the University of Michigan. The store is located on a corner in a busy area of Ann Arbor, and covers two stories ... a first floor and a basement ... both well stocked. The staff was very helpful, especially with their "staff picks." We'll visit again ...

The staff here are very kind and the selection is pretty decent for a cute little downtown…read morebookstore. I love to purchase the shelves and find something new, although I found the layout slightly confusing, and I found various books and multiple locations. The little tags that talk about unique aspects of the book are a really nice touch. I did find it to be slightly biased politically, but I'm not sure what you can expect in downtown Ann Arbor. They did have a beautiful special version of a book that my best friend from Australia loves, so I was able to pick up that copy. I can't wait to send it to her. When I told her about it, she cried. The book is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much Literati for stocking such lovely products! Sidenote - this bookstore used to have delicious oat milk, lattes and unfortunately, they do not the café upstairs anymore. I do like that they got rid of all the tables where people would sit for hours on their computer computers. Now there is more room for books and I enjoy their selection of YA, cookbooks, and other genres. This is the same bookstore. We brought our Canadian friends too to browse, and it was very fun also. Thank you so much Indie bookstores. We love to stop in!

Best. Esoteric. Bookstore. Ever! I vow to never visit Ann Arbor without coming to this bookstore…read more It's not huge, but it has awesome sections like psychology, religion, spirituality, magic, healing, even nutrition. It approaches life from a holistic, metaphysical but still grounded approach. It also has some oils, candles, and cool decorations like ankhs and things you can hang in your home for protection, like the evil eye, and what not. Upstairs I think they have tarot readings or something along those lines, I've only been up there to use the restroom. They also have a small discount section, oh and a little bit of jewelry! At least some of it is handmade locally. I find the staff to be very kind too. Give it a try!

We walked in here just out of curiosity. We were glad we did! It has a lot of items in my…read morewheelhouse including a strong connection to the spiritual side of nature, rocks, and books! I was able to purchase some stones for my collection. Some really beautiful items as well as some fun stickers and much much more. There is something for everyone in here The woman working the counter was so friendly and engaging. When I told her that we were just visiting she gave me some wonderful information about the store. She seemed to have a bit of positive pride and enthusiasm for the store that I real appreciate. Upstairs they have created a space for artists to showcase their work. Highly recommended.

Great value and knowledgeable staff. Not too far a walk from the Ann/Ashley parking structure…read more Some great finds, the staff doesn't appear to take choice items for themselves to personally sell, as I found some gems much lower than what you'd pay on Ebay.

Love this place. They have a good collection that covers a…read morewide range. Be sure to check out the file cabinets below the open racks. All my vocal jazz was in files. Lots of great hunting and a friendly staff. Found lots of things off my want list.

Small bookstore but large selection of rare and hard to find autographed books…read more Cards can be found throughout with a quick synopsis and review for the books which is helpful and the staff are friendly. Also a bit on the pricey side!

Small place, but they use their space well. Interesting selection of books. They had info cards on…read morejust about every book I checked. That was nice. The young man tending to the store was nice and helped if I asked for it. Hard to appreciate the books because of these flimsy clear dust jackets that kept falling off. Also seemed overpriced to me.

Diggers is the newest used media store in Ann Arbor. It is in the lowest level of a popular…read morebuilding in Kerrytown. We were a group of 6 from age 7 to 77. Our goals were specific musicians in vinyl and books , both for children and adults, both in paperback or hard cover was acceptable. A fun fact about Diggers, is that every single item in the store is the same price, $1.25. The not fun fact is that there is no organization other than the media platform. So be prepared to search bin or shelf or table on your own. The items seemed clean and in variable state and age. It was a lot of fun. Everyone found something, even if not looking for something specific. The only staff member is at the sales counter. By not having significant organization or staff to help they can offer such an incredible value. Go there with an open mind and lots of patience and it will pay off.

I can see the appeal if you love to "dig" through things. The price was cheap ($1.50 each), but the…read morebook selection was limited. Items are used, and they seemed to be on the older end. They tried to organize books by category (romance, biography, etc.), but books were all over. Fifty Shades Freed in YA? Also, not having them alphabatized just made me want to organize, rather than check through the stacks. The Staff was friendly and asked if we had visited before and explained the way the store works (the lack of organization is on purpose). It seems like a great way to spend the day, but not ideal for an in and out trip.