Small gem that I would recommend to everyone! The owner helped me and showed me the exact book/author I was looking for. Amazing used book options as well! read more

Wonderfully diverse collection of books in myriad genres in store. A calm and interesting place in which 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. read more

I was out celebrating Independent Bookstore Day, so I made a stop at The Printed Garden. Most of the independent bookstores in the valley are further north, so it was nice to have something in the south side representing. This one is located in Union Square, a rather geriatric shopping district that appears pretty run down, but is home to several local shops. Pretty it isn't, but it must be doing something right, because there are always folks in the parking lot. And during my visit, several of them were in this store too. Anyway, back to the bookstore. It's modest in size, but had a good amount of books. It strikes me as of a more of a place where you call and talk to the owner to help track down a very specific book than a store that you might just want to browse for fun. The layout and design of the store is slightly lacking in appeal and creativity. That said, not everyone wants to browse through shelves of books or attractive displays. Sometimes you know just what you want and need someone like the folks at The Printed Garden who can locate it for you. And I'll bet they would be happy to do that. read more

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I was a bit disappointed coming here. Before getting to the negative, this is what I liked: Their kids' selection is great, and that's the best part of the store. Everything was priced well too and their service was amazing. What I didn't like was how unorganized the store was. The books were loosely grouped by genre, but that's it. Nothing was in order - everything was just scattered randomly and it made it really tiresome to find something specific. They also didn't have an inventory system to check if they have a specific book. These are REALLY important things to have in a bookstore, but they failed there. The selection was also pretty poor and random. They had some of the big, trending books, but everything else was random or obscure. Overall, I'd recommend going to another used bookstore. This just can't compete with other bookstores in the area and is very lackluster. It's a rural bookstore in a large city. read more

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

Great shop w lots of personality the owner is so kind and knows his stock. We will now stop in here often. Great value w both new books and used books. read more

Aaron is very friendly and knows every book in his store, He found me the perfect Bible that I was looking for in my favorite color purple at a great price and value that I could not pass up and had to purchase. I spent hours there and even did a live broadcast to Facebook. read more

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A true gem, highly recommend - hard to find used bookstores with a good selection and variety. I was on the hunt for an out of print fantasy book for my son, which they did not have and confirmed the series is currently not published. - however the gentleman (owner?) who helped me offered fantastic alternative recommendations. It was a joy to speak with someone who knows their literature & I picked up a few other books, all in excellent condition at a good price. read more

An amazing little bookstore with the best customer service you could ever ask for. I have found some real gems in the bookstore and I've ordered some things as well which they are always happy to do. You can go here and feel good about supporting a wonderful local bookstore. read more

This is the place. Aaron takes care of me every time I need something. I can call in and request he order something if he doesn't have it in stock, then he calls me to let me know that it's ready for pickup. It feels great knowing I'm supporting a local business. I don't buy books often, but when I do it's at the Printed Garden! read more

This is what every bookstore should be. Used and new, with that fabulous scent of books and genuine customer service. Fabulous find in Sandy, Utah! read more

Couldn't recommend this place enough!! Wonderful owner and a great selection of used, new books, and fun apparel. I will be back!

Beautiful store with excellent, personable service. The owner gives great book recommendations. I will be coming back.

Located on the other side of the country, the chances of stepping in and seeing personally the wonderful amenities described in other reviews of The Printed Garden here are slim, but I did want to share my experience with this establishment via the United States Postal Service - Media Mail. I ordered a book (a gently used, second-hand hardcover edition of WEST WITH THE NIGHT, pioneer aviator Beryl Markham's classic memoir of her solo flights across East Africa in the 1930s) and it arrived at my home in NYC today via USPS. It looked like an elephant stepped on the box (at least half of it, anyway). So much for the efficacy of the gentle handlers along the long-distance shipping route. However. The good people at The Printed Garden wrapped the book so carefully, efficiently and lovingly (bubble wrap and thick, brown paper insulation wrapping in abundance, and the book itself wrapped in brown paper) that the item arrived in perfect, untouched condition. Bravo, The Printed Garden packer! read more

A wonderful bookstore full of treasures, new and used. The owner is friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready with a great suggestion for a fun read. I haven't been in a bookstore yet that I didn't like but The Printed Garden is better than many I've visited. Be sure to check it out! read more

The Printed Garden - Bookstores Near Me - Sandy, Utah

Nice independent/local bookstore. Rare books, signed , used and new. Owner on site and very friendly. Author readings and fun chalk drawings of book covers out front. read more

So wonderful to have a local bookstore in the area! They are closed to in-store browsing at the moment because of covid but they were very helpful over the phone and do curb-side pickup. Excited to go in to shop once things are safer. read more

The owner here is really building a community bookstore, complete with kids activities, book groups, and events. The selection is broad, and the seating sufficient for hanging out and reading. There's usually soft music from a record player, and often there's coffee or tea available. I highly recommend making a trip over here and supporting this great new addition to the Utah bookstore community! read more

Really organized. New and used books mixed in together. Most of the time I couldn't tell the two apart. Owner obviously puts a lot of care into what he stocks and how he treats the books. On the way out of the store I noticed a small bookshelf of free books. Mostly paperbacks. read more

If you love books, this is the place. An honest to gosh, old fashioned bookstore, with the smell you only get from old books. There are far too few bookstores left like this. read more

Bibliopole and super nice guy Aaron was very helpful in suggesting a new book series for me. Printed Garden is absolutely charming, incredible friendly, and centrally located. The ample space makes for a great meet-up spot, especially thanks to Aaron converting the massive basement into a "hang out" room for bookworms and kindred spirits. Highly recommended. read more

Cute little shop. Helpful, considerate staff, with a comfortable, homey atmosphere. The children's section is adorable. Good selection of knew & good condition used books. read more

GREAT selection of affordable used books! Shoppkeeper was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Also very well done on covid protocols. Masks all around and it was really easy to reserve a time slot to shop in the store. I recommend if you're in the area. read more

The Printed Garden is easily one of the best book stores I've found here in the Valley! The Owner Aaron is engaging and friendly and happy to give suggestions on new reading material. You'll find just about anything you'd like here, with a plethora in his collection and all at a price that CANNOT be beat. Definitely will be returning, if not to see just the massive collection of signed and rare books at the back of the store! Thanks Aaron! read more

We love this bookstore! It is relaxed, friendly, and laid-back with a great selection of used and new books in a wide variety of genres. You can tell that the owner is passionate about what he does - and he's always ready to help you find your next great read. read more

My wife was on the bead store in this shopping center and I happened to drop in. The shop is quaint with a thoughtful selection of new and used books. The owner Aaron was very helpful in suggesting a booknthat I look forward to diving into. I highly recommend. read more