A charming little shop packed with books for all readers. I loved browsing and picked up a vacation…read moreread. The staff were friendly and the prices were reasonable. I'll be back next time I'm in town!

We make a point to visit The Cottage Book Shop every year, and we always find something special to…read moretake home. They have an incredible selection, including tons of gorgeous special edition classics like Jane Eyre, making it so much fun to browse. The store is cozy, welcoming, and full of unique finds. It's become one of our favorite annual stops, and we already can't wait to come back next year!

Great place to spend a relaxing afternoon of browsing for books that I don't need to have...but…read morelove to buy!

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!

Very helpful staff! Love this place for jewelry and…read moreinformation. Kevin and his staff have a great sense of customer service

I could not be more HAPPIER than I am with the services I received from Korner Jem! I talked to 4…read moreother jewelry stores about having a sterling silver ring repaired as the band had broke after 8 years of wearing it. it has TONS of sentimental value to me and I was not ready to get a new ring, which is what 4 other jewelers told me. after feeling defeated I spoke to Korner Jen and they gave me hope! they were able to repair the turquoise stone and also repair the band where it broke in the middle of the ring at the bottom of my finger. I got the ring back today and it legit looks better than the first day I got it. Korner Jem really did an amazing job!!! thank you again for saving my ring!

Love to support such fun and independent book stores. Had a great selection of books, fun displays,…read moreand creative gifts. Loved the "banned" books display. Appreciated the dog dishes outside since we're traveling with our dogs. Always nice to see a business that cares about humans and four legged friends too.

Absolutely fell in love with this indie bookstore in downtown Traverse City. They have a phenomenal…read morecollection of books, with lots of seller recommendations. The sellers were helpful in finding books, and I had to limit myself so I wouldn't overstuff my suitcase home! I especially appreciated the local recs + the wonderful mystery/horror selection. Highly recommend stopping in and supporting a local bookstore!

Great selection took a group there even with the construction it's worth the trip. The service has…read morefriendly staff it is a candle store so if you're a candle person it's the store for you.

Fun place with unique items for home or for gifts!!! They always have holiday specific items that…read moreyou won't find anywhere else.

If you like rock hunting, stones or jewelry this is a must see on Lealanau Peninsula…read more We stopped in Northport for a coffee and happened into this store. The owner is so nice and knowledgeable

Rebecca is a very interesting place, but its constant blabbering about random jibber-jabber is…read moresomewhat disturbing. When bringing up topics about Cenoit and Bhris and Dobin and Berek, the customers are often not paying attention and trying to deal with their own life problems. To be Branchichi or Frank, Bide Borld is an interesting location to talk about school problems, and Bo Bhai is too expensive for most. But her boyfriend is chill. Thank you for reading.

The proprietor's here were really friendly and excited to tell us about what all it is they do…read more This gallery represents a collective of folks. They had a studio in the back where you could watch one of them working with a solder, making beads. One person makes beads & pendants, there were also rings, sea glass jewelry, woven wire jewelry, gift tags, one-of-a-kind purses, and some petosky stone necklaces. There was also a person outside making things out of wood, bookends etc. Lots to see. I believe they offer classes as well.

The Fun Factory is the best trading card retailer in the area and has an entire wall of "gamer"…read moretype board games (think Catan, Ticket to Ride, not Monopoly or Scrabble). There's a small but adequate selection of D&D products and dice as well. I would call ahead if you're looking for something specific. Trading cards are where this shop really shines. Lee, the new owner of about three years, makes big efforts to make sure his inventory is as robust as possible. This is primarily a Magic: the Gathering spot, but The Fun Factory also carries Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Star Wars and Flesh and Blood sealed product. Singles are overwhelmingly Magic, but there is inventory of most of these other products, as well. For Magic players, there are gameplay events four or more days a week, with Commander gameplay on Tuesdays (casual), Thursdays (Commander Night), as well as FNM and Saturday events. Lee is currently (beginning of 2026) overhauling events to expand options for players. Prices are fair. On par or better than one typically finds at a local game store for both buying and selling. Sealed product is around market rates. Some other, older reviews have indicated that The Fun Factory has higher prices than online retailers, but that's only true to a degree. It isn't really reasonable to expect a small business to match bottom dollar online retailers. Secondly, there's something to be said for being able to hold a card in your hand and inspect it prior to buying, and not having to pay shipping or worrying about your purchase being "lost" in the mail like an online seller. Some of the customers have the sort of hygiene problems that one might expect at a tabletop store, so it can be a little funky during busy events. The store is clean and regular upkeep is done. This is a well-run business, especially among small hobby stores, where it is close to the ceiling of expectations. Reviewer is a regular, longtime customer of the business and perceives that The Fun Factory continues to change for the better, and is particularly improved over the past few years.

If you like paying for sky high over priced items like Pokémon, Magic, and there really minuscule…read moreYu-Gi-Oh! Content, also with the creepy stares you get from the main guys in the store when you walk in, and with the musty air you smell when you walk into the store then the "fun factory" is for you.