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    Bob aggressively coming from behind the counter to get in a customers face

    Bob is very rude. Most of the employees at this location are not friendly and seem as if they just don't want to be there. Bob in particular is supposedly the manager, he has not the slightest idea of how to deal with the public and should not be in retail. He will call customers names and tell you how he's the manager so good luck doing anything about it. Bob should no longer be employed by Barnes and noble. He single-handedly is the reason I no longer shop at this location. The Brighton location has always been friendly. Shout out to Bre who always has a smile on her face ready to answer any questions.

    Cafe and magazine area
    Susan C.

    This is one of the few large B&N's left, and I've come to appreciate it's existence given the overall dirth of bookstores these days. In fact this location (though in it's previous incarnation) was the first bookstore where I bought a book with my own money when I was still a kid in middle school, so to be fair I do attach a bit of nostalgia to this spot. There's something precious and empowering about having an expansive selection of books and magazines at your fingertips. The possibilities abound to explore any genre you choose--from fun summer reading to serious history and philosophy to cartoons/manga and magazines on horticulture and poetry. While arguably a library serves the same purpose it's nice to know you're also supporting authors with a direct purchase. Plus this particular B&N carries a sizable selection of toys and games, childrens' books, stationary and also includes a young children's area and cafe. Albeit it being a Starbucks, it's nice to have a spot to unwind for a 30 min break to read a new magazine or book.

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    Christine B.

    I decided to visit this store again when I was near the area and it was rainy. A rainy day is a perfect day to wander around a bookstore. I love that an actual bookstore still exists and this one is thriving. A $25 member fee is great if one visits often. They have so much more than books. They have music, games, puzzles, kids toys, Lego sets, journals, and other gift items.

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    Ebenezer's Anni L.

    I love brick and mortar bookstores. I often bring my kids here for books. [I just make sure the books are wholesome and do not feature naked animals...] I enjoy the Starbucks cafe although they are not a corporate location and do not carry Starbucks favorites like cake pops. The bargain racks can yield "interesting" finds. [Probably where they are pushing the books on the naked animals!] B&N members receive a discount! Save money! Enjoy!

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    Dani provided excellent customer service - kind, attentive and knowledgeable. I was very appreciative of her help.

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    Current

    Current

    3.7
    (3 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Love this publication. We always pick it up! Happenings, food, short articles on the arts. And it's…read morefree! What more could a body want? And their annual writing contest is the best. (This from someone who has placed or won several years.)

    I can't believe I'm the first to review Current! This mag is THE source for what to do, where to…read moreeat, and where to catch local bands in Washtenaw County, and it's widely available for free in libraries, coffee shops and other local businesses. One highlight is their annual "best of" issue, where they let readers nominate best restaurants, arts and entertainment venues and more. Each section is broken down further into a variety of categories. For instance, you can make nominations for "Best Cheap Eats" or "Best Middle Eastern Restaurant" for the "Food and Drink" section. They also put out an exhaustive local music directory each November in addition to their brief monthly listings. The magazine carries a mix of eclectic local columns about books, music and culture each month as well as calendars of things to do in the area for that month. I also have a soft spot in my heart for Current because of their annual Fiction and Poetry contest, showcasing local writing talent. Full disclosure, I won a third prize in the fiction category one year and first place in poetry another year. They have a nice ceremony with food and door prizes for the winners and their friends and family, too.

    Crazy Wisdom Bookstore

    Crazy Wisdom Bookstore

    4.5
    (139 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    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.

    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!

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    Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore. Event Space available for rent.
    Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore. Event Space available for rent.
    Art Gallery Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
    Art Gallery Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore
    Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom. Event Space available for rent.

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    Upstairs at Crazy Wisdom. Event Space available for rent.
    Literati Bookstore

    Literati Bookstore

    4.7
    (122 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    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!

    What a fun little bookstore. They have mostly new offerings, two levels, pretty decent selection at…read moretypical prices. Very well-organized. I love the staff notes scattered throughout the shop and having a typewriter out on the lower level was pretty cool. They also swell swag.

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    Author Kevin Pang giving a talk
    Author Kevin Pang giving a talk
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    Inside the main floor
    Black Stone Bookstore and Cultural Center

    Black Stone Bookstore and Cultural Center

    4.9
    (18 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $

    Local black-owned bookstore in downtown Ypsi. As soon as you walk in, you are welcomed by a…read morewonderful aroma and chill music. The shop is small but stocked with a nice variety of books for the casual readers and those readers who want to dig into some deeper, intellectual, or political material. They also have art, apparel, jewelry, music, incense, and body care products for sell.

    The store is a BLACK book store. It is meant just to be that. It's purpose is to get books to US…read morethat may not be available in main stream stores. For Charmaine to give a three star review based on the fact the book store is purposefully not catering to those outside of this is an issue to me. More than not things are catered to everyone BUT us. We have someone who opened a store to do this and you get someone non melanated who wants to criticize. Do like we do and MOVE ON, it's not catered for you, accept that and keep it moving. I LOVE this bookstore and the owner, Carlos as well. I find what I need/want, and also can grab body oils that smell so nice. In fact seeing Charmaine's review makes me know I need to get my but in there this week and make a visit. This store prospers just fine without you Charmaine. It has been around for years. We know where to go. KRS-One and J Prince found it great enough to come visit, and drop some knowledge. Had you bothered to ASK you would have seen, what you were looking for wasn't there he can order and get. Instead you leave a mediocre review.......darn shame. I guess the name of the book store did not give a clue...BLACKstone Bookstore and CULTURAL Center. Did you really think it was your culture that he was speaking of with this name?

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    Black Stone Bookstore and Cultural Center
    Black Stone Bookstore and Cultural Center
    Black Stone Bookstore and Cultural Center

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    Cross Street Book Shop

    Cross Street Book Shop

    3.6
    (15 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    The store has flaky hours, rampant clutter and mediocre prices but an eclectic offering of used…read morebooks in a unique space. Overall, Cross Street Book Shop is worth a visit, but be prepared for it not to be open when you think it should be. It wasn't until my third visit that I found it open, and even then, the owner said he'd been about to shut the shop up for a few minutes while he ran errands until he saw he had potential customers coming in. I could barely get in the door because books were piled everywhere. There are uncategorized books in the aisles as well, though the books on the shelf are in some semblance of order. Literature is grouped together, and non-fiction books are grouped by subject, though they aren't rigorously alphabetized. I have shopped at Friends of the Library shops where paperbacks in really good condition are 50 cents and hardcover books are $2 or $3, so I find the prices at Cross Street Books to be a little on the high side for used books which aren't even all in great condition. Some books are indeed in great condition, but in other cases, paperbacks are yellowing and curling around the edges and are still marked for $2-3. On the other hand, there was an outdoor bargain table the day I visited, and the owner said he often will haggle if you buy a large batch of books at one time. There are some pretty obscure out of print books here, so it's worth a look if you can't find the book you want elsewhere.

    I have no idea how this place is still in business. No one is ever in the store because it's almost…read morenever open. For a while back in the day the building was condemned as a fire hazard because it's literally packed to the rafters with books, and the aisles are packed with books. 17 years ago I gave him my number and asked him to keep an eye out for Tolkein's Histories of Middle Earth. I saw him write it down on a sheet of paper. Still haven't heard back.

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    Cross Street Book Shop

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