It's been said that Ann Arbor has more bookstores per capita than any other town in the US ? certainly a walking tour of downtown will take you past quite a few, although the number is beginning to slowly dwindle. The flagship Borders bookstore was located here from 1971 until it closed in 2011 (albeit in two different locations during the course of its existence).
Aunt Agatha's, 213 S Fourth Ave, ☎ +1 734 769-1114, . M-Th 11AM-7PM, F-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su 12PM-5PM. Specializing in new and used mystery, detection, and true crime books. �
Common Language, 317 Braun Ct, ☎ +1 734 663-0036, . M-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-midnight, Su 11AM-7PM. The only gay-owned-and-operated bookstore in Ann Arbor, specializing in gay, lesbian, and feminist works, with books, magazines, gifts and cards. �
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, 114 S Main St, ☎ +1 734 665-2757, . Specializing in spirituality, psychology and integrative medicine. Also carries gifts, cards, jewelry, crafts, art, music, incense, ritual items, candles, aromatherapy, body tools, and yoga supplies. The tea room, on the second floor, is quite good, though not cheap. �
David's Books, 516-B E William St, ☎ 1 734 665-8017, . In business for over 25 years, David's buys and sells used, rare, and out of print books. They also have an online store, if you want to do some virtual shopping. �
The Dawn Treader, 514 E Liberty St, ☎ +1 734 995-1008, . M-Th 11AM-8PM, F-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su 12PM-5PM. A great place to browse – probably has the largest and widest selection of the downtown used bookstores. �
Kaleidoscope Books & Collectibles, 200 N 4th Ave (at Ann), ☎ +1 734 995-9887. Packed full of rare & used books, including vintage pulps, children's titles, mysteries, science fiction, modern firsts, vintage paperbacks with some really amusing pulp fiction titles, 1000s of postcards, sheet music, collectibles and memorabilia, movie posters, action figures, classic toys, and more. �
Motte & Bailey, 212 N 4th Ave, ☎ +1 734 669-0451, . Specializes in history. �
West Side Book Shop, 113 W Liberty St, ☎ +1 734 995-1891. Used and rare books, maps, and photographs. A strong literary bent. �
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