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    Grassrootz Books & Juice Bar

    5.0 (21 reviews)
    ModerateBookstores
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    $2 Deals!
    Megan M.

    Make a point to visit this place when you are in downtown Phoenix. Conveniently located near public transportation and just down the block from convention center/science building/ theaters! My daughter and I easily walked from 3rd street! The food, book selection, service, and decor is excellent along with being reasonably priced. My daughter and I spent more time than we intended because we enjoyed the vibe so much! There is a used book area for $2, a childrens section, local art, vinyls, they even host chess tournaments. I Highly Recommend!!

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    O'Zandra F.

    Nice, hidden gem that's located downtown. It a place to learn more about the black culture, fine books by black authors, and meeting space for children meetups, adult books clubs, and more! I love my purchases and can hardly wait to struggle up with one of the books. I tried a matcha and I was gifted a parfait. Both were very delicious. Especially the tea. It's worth going back for! The owners are very welcoming and knowledgeable of the their holdings. Many reading nooks throughout. Accessible parking (in the back) and entrance. Lightrail accessible.

    Lindsey G.

    Super cool bookstore. Love that this is a Black owned business and a place to celebrate Black creators and entrepreneurs. Big space with a wide variety of genres and books, even a kids corner! Both used and new books are in the store, and I love a good well-used book personally. They have juices, smoothies, and pastries for purchase. There are tables and couches to sit and enjoy a delicious juice and read a good book. Really kind staff to help too! Great value on everything priced in the store. Their website and social media page is full of events every month, so they are always getting the community out together! The building the store is in has other black owned businesses as well. Great place to spend an afternoon or come by for an event. Love this bookstore!

    Dee C.

    I was here attending a workshop, and had no idea of the treasures under the roof of this small, but mighty, building. Under one roof you'll find: unique and eclectic gifts for the holidays studio and podcast room meeting facilities good for your soul juices or smoothies a wonderful array of books in a chilled and relaxing environment natural products for your body and skin care needs art, decor and more! Every Saturday leading up to Christmas, and in honor of Grassrootz 6th Anniversary, you can enter to win $60. A purchase of any amount in the Marketplace earns you an entry.

    Nancy M.

    Southwest corner of 12th St and Washington sits this delightful space. Friendly service that is available if you need it but otherwise doesn't bother you as you browse. A nice selection of not only books, but art, puzzles, and more. There's seating space and tables in case you choose to partake of the drinks and goodies that are available for purchase. There weren't many customers when we visited but it was later afternoon on a Saturday so my hope is that they have more traffic than what we saw and we'd really like to see them succeed.

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    Dee A.

    Wow ! What a great bookstore! When I walked I was greeted promptly asked if needed any assistance finding a particular book I was there just to look around but ended up purchasing a book. They have tables if you want to just sit,read and have coffee or smoothie with some nice music in the background. Lots of African American authors and great kids book section.. Nice place to read some books and meet new people.

    Best matcha and books
    Jamie K.

    Yes, they have a lot of great books but the matchas were the BEST! My daughter has literally made the drive there just for their drinks, and brought friends too. It's also a nice space for reading and studying. Cute space for the littles too.

    Best selection of books!!!
    Kerrie S.

    I am a 2nd Grade school teacher. If you need books to represent all kids please stop by here! They stock used books for as low as $1 I adore this bookstore. The juice is amazing!!!! I stock up every week. You will love this great vibe here.

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    Jerica D.

    Love this cute little book store! It is attached to an African store as well! The store manager greeted my daughter and I upon walking in and showed us around to the book collections and shelves. There are some books that are only for borrowing-- like a library but some that can be purchased. There are adults and children's books there from local Arizona writers as well. They were having an afternoon event that day but we couldn't make it back. I will def. be back to support and purchase more books!

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    Finally a juice bar that doesn't add sugar to everything! Simple menu and good books.

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    Great coffee and an interesting selection of books that was fun to peruse! Staff was super friendly! Would definitely visit again!

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    Absolutely amazing selection of books and excellent juices as well! Would definitely recommend. Great service too!

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    Love that this is a Black owned business and a place to celebrate Black creators and entrepreneurs.

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    Changing Hands Bookstore

    Changing Hands Bookstore

    4.6
    (239 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    We visited this Changing Hands location after attending the Phoenix Art Museum's August First…read moreFriday event. It felt like an appropriate encore for an artsy evening. My sister and I had just visited their Tempe location and were delighted in how similar but different this Changing Hands was from Tempe's shop. Namely, this Changing Hands has a little area for coffee, booze, and bites. Just like the Tempe shop, they have an amazing selection of books and gift items and so much more. I find their prices to be so fair, especially for a fairly small indie bookshop--support small book sellers! We also loved that this shop has a tiny art print vending machine...think of the sticker machines from your childhood that traded quarters for stickers...but cooler!

    I usually visit the Tempe location, but recently found myself near the Phoenix store and decided to…read morestop in. I'm happy to report that it did not disappoint! Like its Tempe counterpart, this store has a fantastic selection and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to spend far more time browsing than planned. I especially loved the poetry section, which was thoughtfully curated and offered a wonderful variety of titles. Beyond the books, there's an eclectic mix of gifts and unique items that make browsing even more enjoyable. The coffee/bar is also a nice touch and adds to the overall experience. Whether you're searching for your next great read, shopping for a gift, or simply looking for a relaxing place to wander, this location is definitely worth a visit.

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    I am usually not in this area a lot, but my daughter & I wanted to go check out this bookstore for…read moresome used books so we took the drive down. When we arrived, I realized I remembered this spot from when I was a kid, I just hadn't been back since I was younger. This spot is absolutely STUFFED with books, comic books, VHS tapes and more. You could spend quite a long time wandering around looking at all of the books they have to offer. It can be slightly overwhelming especially if you are looking for something specific as there wasn't really any clear guidance on where to find certain sections. We still had a lot of fun though wandering around and seeing what we could find. If you are looking for the prices, they are written in pencil on the inside of the books. You can find a mixture of mostly used books along with some new books. They have a cute shop cat that you can sometimes spot wandering around, or asleep at the front. The woman who was working the register the day we visited was friendly! They also had a cart out-front with a number of books that were free to grab. There is plenty of parking out-front.

    Found this little gem in Phoenix last week when I was on the hunt for a used copy of Song of…read moreSolomon. I called and they said they have the 1984 edition for $6, which was a great price. Once I was got to the store, I had to explore. I think that if one were to regularly visit Books, he/she would find some rare editions and other gems. Also, they had what looked like reproductions of banned book announcements posted around the store: all were of classic novels that we can't imagine not having access to as students. (See photos: Charlotte's Web, Huck Finn, Fahrenheit 451...) They were quite entertaining, in a disturbing way. They had the effect of making me feel so grateful that past efforts of censorship in the US had failed. In 2024, this is still a real threat. Tiny stores like this one are real treasures. Let's keep them in business.

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    They have volumes of medical textbooks as well!
    They have volumes of medical textbooks as well!
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