Omg, i LOVE this place. First off, they have rows upon rows of silver age comics available for you…read moreto go through. Most places will have you request the issue you would like to look at; a total drag. Anyway, this store is located kinda in a back alley. One of this "blink and you'll miss it" type of places. I was able to come across several out of print comics (for example, an Archie collection). I was able to pick up a few comics that were a part of the Dark Phoenix Saga. Will definitely be making the 2 and a half hour trek up there again sometime soon.

Nice chill atmosphere, all the new books and a small selection of graded books. They even have a…read morelife size R2D2.

Very informed staff, very friendly place, never hard to spend time here when we are in town!read more

I frequently play card games at Backstage Hobbies and Games. I enjoy the laid back atmosphere and…read morethe owners are very kind and friendly people. Backstage has a large assortment of comics, retro games and systems, Magic the Gathering TCG, Pokemon TCG, D&D, and much more! It's a great little hobby shop that's worth stopping in and taking a look!

I love used bookstores, but this one is a sad one. Kind of a depressing atmosphere. No music. The…read moreperson working there was very friendly. There are both used and new books. There is a good selection of used standard fiction, but other genres are not well represented. New books are scattered about with books not well organized. There was a corner with stacks of unorganized used books. Things were overall haphazard. I thought used books were slightly overpriced.

By far one of the friendliest shops we visited while in Sturgeon Bay. My husband and I were…read moreshopping the downtown area and decided to pop in this mini mall. We were greeted right away by who I presume was Margaret. She was very friendly. Huge selection of items new, used and local. Definitely something for everyone here. My husband found something he couldn't live without. David rang up our purchase. While paying we got to talking about the supernatural (a local ghost hunting group has their business card on display at OtherWorld Books which prompted the conversation) and David explained to us the 'haunted' history of the building itself. Very interesting. I think it even creeped my husband out a little. :) Definitely recommend patronizing this kitschy shop while you're in the downtown area. Shop local.

Nice size shop with a little bit of everything. Six or so play tables. Just a quick trip in.read more

best place you're going to find in northern Michigan. Knowledgeable and friendly people that made…read moregaming their passion. Lots of great memories thanks to the people and friends made there.

Memorieeeeeees…read more Well, sort of. This is the former location of Borders in Traverse City, wherein I first polished my skills as a budding barrista. I worked in the cafe. It was the best of times, I assure you. Until they mandated that I wear a hat, and then it was all over. I don't do hats. But, I do do coffee while getting my nails done -- and needed a latte to ensure that I could fully enjoy my pedicure at LA Nails (in the same center). I hoped upon hope that when BAM! had taken over Borders that they'd preserved the cafe, and that they did. In fact -- this entire store is basically the same layout, with the same stuff as the old Borders. Cheers to that. My coffee was pretty darn good, 4-stars for sure. Pro-tip: this place has nice, clean bathrooms that are accessible easily (and publicly) from the side entrance, where the cafe is. And there you have it -- my small jaunt down memory lane. The smell of a fresh espresso bag still brings me back to an 18-year old Colleen C in flared jeans and an apron.

The selection on US Military history was almost non-existent , Anything , which wasn't much, WW1&2…read morewas only in the world History section. Had many books that almost seemed anti patriotic, but few that seemed patriotic for a business that is succeeding in a capitalist society.

This place used to be awesome. But no going there is kinda sad…read more There are often huge gaps where there should be books. And the media section is now laughable. I remember when I'd go in every weekend and see new blu rays. But now, it's always the same stuff. Actually that section looks more empty than the bookshelves.

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!

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

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

The Happy Owl Bookshop was a stop on our quick visit to the Manistee area while camping at Orchard…read moreBeach State Park last fall. The vibe is a little retro but my friends and I found some items to purchase. Inventory was a little limited when it came to brand new bestsellers, but if you want an older popular book you might be able to find it here. I ended up buying a few fun Manistee postcards with vintage scenes, including one of Orchard Beach State park, where we were camping. They made for a great souvenir! My boyfriend got a book on knots, and we found a used board book in the used books area for our friends who are expecting a baby. The used book room was a blast from the past, with some retro 90s cookbooks and other vintage finds. If I lived in the area this would be my go-to bookshop and I'm sure they can special order most books. They have some toys and gifts for kids. Masks and use of hand sanitizer is politely required.

Was happy there was a bookshop right in town with new reads and then a small section with used…read more Beach reads, bedside table books, newspapers and writing journals plus some kitsch!! They also have a select few toys for kids which was awesome because there doesn't seem to be much (maybe backstage games?) that actually cater to the littles.

This bookstore has a wonderful selection of books, puzzles, and toys for kids young to teen. For…read moreadults, there are mainly beach-reads romance, thriller, and murder mystery but also some fantasy, literary fiction, and sci-fi. Manistee is lucky to have such a solid independent bookstore. I did see that the store also sponsors a book club.

From the owner: Hoot & Honey Bookstore is a small independent bookstore nestled in the heart of downtown Manistee…read more We carry Adult and Children's books. We also Have Local author books, Michigan books & souvenirs, educational toys and plush.