My friend was showing us around Trolley Square. She said after lunch that we needed to head to…read morethis book store. The way it's set up was really cool! We were on the second floor entrance. Honestly walking in, it looked like a normal book store until she walked me to the back. Walking through the gate door is where the view changes. I was in awwww! How cool is the set up of this place. I had no clue it was a 2 leveled book store. It was neat looking at the lower level. The shelves prettily speckled with color cause of all the books. I was able to look at all the old school historical books when we were walking in and out. How neat to have so much history on your shelves! We were in a time schedule so I wasn't able to really dig into them. I have seen some pretty neat places while I'm here in SLC for a bit. I'm happy I got to add this book store to that neat list. I'm hoping to make it back so I can check out the lower level.

Amazing. I want to live in this store. It was uncrowded on…read morea Thursday late afternoon, and I thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by great - used - rare books. Incredible selection. Found a good art book. Felt like my college days. Totally beats shopping books online! The staff isn't very friendly; they are more like librarians with attitudes. But friendly staff isn't what I look for at a place like this so it's all good.

I have heard of this bookstore and have had it on my checklist of places to check out!…read more And I finally did for a Jane Austin Tea Party local author panel! It was so much fun and loved having all of us dress up for some discussion of books and tea! I have it now on my radar to check back again soon!

Such an awesome vibey bookstore with rooms and rooms of books that seem to go on endlessly. They…read moreoffer a wide range of books including a way to get audiobooks! Staff were really helpful and friendly as well.

Wow, wow, wow. I was completely blown away by this bookstore. From the outside it looks like an old…read morecar shop, but once you walk in, it opens into a whole new world. Every section feels thoughtfully curated into vintage, used, new, special editions. There is truly something for everyone. I instantly fell in love. The children's section was beyond adorable, and the vintage area pulled me in like it was that era. It's a big bookstore giving antique vibes.

We were from out of town and saw this cute store so we had to stop. The owner greeted us at the…read moredoor and warmly welcomed us to her store. The store was large with several nooks and crannies. The prices are mid to high. Not really a bargain store but if there is a book you are looking for, you'll most likely find it here. From first editions to hot off the press, there is something for everyone! I'll definitely go back.

This book store is right beside oasis cafe. Because there was a wait to eat I decided to stop in…read morefor a book. As soon as you stop in the store, it feels like you're transported into a beautiful spiritual library. I loved that they not only sell books, but do readings, and sell other various things. The staff is very friendly and I had 3 separate people ask me if I needed help. I ended up going with a book the staff highly recommended. I will definitely be back for any future needs!

Trivia: Golden braids, golden locks. Mythology and folktale contains many instances of golden hair…read more Name one. (Maybe Thor's wife for one?) This is a very cool spot to hang out. A neat little café, a cool seating area, and enough merchandise and books to find yourself perusing for just the right amount of time. I was a little confused on the way the books are organized, but it clears up after a few walkthroughs. The service was very nice, very helpful, very accommodating.

Fabulous bookstore. Plenty of rare and used books. Loved going through it all. Great selection, and…read moregreat way to spend time in Salt Lake City!! Decent value, you can find stuff for $10 and under. Good service too. They will help you find something if you need to:)

Very kind workers, cheap prices, and very large selection of books! def recommend a visit, it was a…read morevery cool place

I feel like I've been left out of a huge secret (that I now believe shouldn't be a secret at all)…read morebetween when I got to Salt Lake some twenty years ago and 2025 when I finally stepped foot into Central Book Exchange... but I will just say I'm glad I found them when I did. Calvin and the whole crew are super friendly, caring, and--this is clutch for bookstore folks--great at helping readers find books they'll love. The curated collection in the main room is truly well-maintained and sourced, and they've got a ton of catalogued backroom-stock, too, so if you don't see something, be sure to ask for it! They've got a convenient ordering system and text me when my books are in. They buy used books for credit in the store in the form of a point system that is easy to understand. They have local authors and publishers (present company included!) in the store on a regular basis and especially on Sugarhouse Art Walk nights. The music is chill (instrumental math rock was on last time I was in the store, yay!), and the vibe is comfortable. Most importantly, I felt welcomed and like I could find a book for me in CBE. Check them out!

GREAT bookstore!!! Small but mighty!!! Clean and well organized, friendly staff and an excellent…read morevariety of books!!!

The owner gave us a tour and some background about the store. Such a welcoming environment, I…read moreappreciate the mask policy and the inclusive book selection! Got two books that I've thoroughly enjoyed, and some cute stickers.

Trivia: Umbrellahistory.net has some very interesting umbrella trivia. There are many types of…read moreumbrellas such as automatic, compact, bubble, storm, and crutch. Crutch umbrellas can also be used as what? SUCH a great experience. This was around the time I instituted my "always buy a book in a bookstore" rule and I was looking at a list of books I wanted to read, trying to find books. The clerk asked for my list and immediately started letting me know if they had it and then offering recommendations of other books by the same author if they didn't. I left with three books. Just such a positive experience. A great selection. You won't find all the books you want, but you'll certainly find something worth reading.

The store was nothing like its website description. Unorganized and dusty, I will not return.read more

Wonderfully diverse collection of books in myriad genres in store. A calm and interesting place in…read morewhich to browse and get lost. I have purchased all my books here since discovering this place. Owner Aaron is a fascinating person to converse with as he knows his titles and most others inside and out. Need a new sci-fi author to follow? Here are a few. Looking to dazzle a dinner with a new cookbook? He's got a million and can tell you which books really pull it off. NOTE: Aaron can order just about any book you want if it's not on the shelves already. Shop local and bring your business to The Printed Garden. Having a solid relationship with an independent bookseller is worth its weight in gold these days.

Tucked away in the mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah is a bookstore worth traveling for. The…read moreLegendarium is a bookstore and cafe in a cozy little house. While we came on our travel day, I could easily picture us spending an afternoon here with a cup of tea and a new book. The selection is divine, and is fantasy-heavy. Lots of tabletop game supplies and various nerdy merchandise as well. As a queer person traveling to Salt Lake, it was nice to be in a place where I knew we were among friends. Side note - apparently there's a downstairs??? I guess I have to get back on a plane and see it myself.

Such a cozy little shop! This locally owned gem is stocked with all things fantasy and feels like a…read morecommunity safe haven. I had such a nice time exploring the shop and was pleasantly surprised to see it's also a coffee shop! I found my friend the perfect gift here and recommend it to all the fantasy lovers out there.

Been here several times to purchase books and gifts. Found a really cute weekly calendar today that…read moredoubles as a mousepad and has space to write daily agenda plus weekly checklist and notes. Such a fun and practical gift! Each time we've been here it seems they're either understaffed or not enough stockers are cashier trained because it'll be just one cashier until an antsy line queues and then someone notices and comes up to help ring down the line. Good selection of books and games. The front by the cashier also has a fun collection of gift items that change seasonally. There's a cafe in the back but it's usually pretty full so we haven't gone there yet. The store is well organized but maintenance needs to come in to clean the escalator and repaint since it is pretty dirty in some spots which is normal over time but looks like whoever is in charge of regional upkeep maybe hasn't noticed on their visits that this store needs so deep cleaning in some high foot traffic areas. Overall a good albeit pricey place to find your next good read as well as a great place to find gifts for everyone. Cashiers are friendly. Keep up the good work!

Incredibly rude staff. So much so some customer I didn't know stepped in. Next time I will…read moredefinitely pay less and save myself the embarrassment by going through Amazon.