Discover michigans largest rareandused book shop with four floors and. Nominees like downtown booksellers, the self esteem shop, bookbound bookstore. In a 2011 article from the online magazine salon, the store was described as one of the largest. The bookstore at university of detroit mercy enhances students learning opportunities by providing a variety of books, supplies, university attire, electronics, and snacks. When things go horribly wrong and a day with his son corey aka. John king started collecting and selling rare and used books while he was still in high school, leaving class early on fridays to set up a table at antique shows. This is a must do on everyones detroit bucket list. Mar 05, 2017 repeatedly voted one of the top bookstores in the world by numerous publications including business insider, cnn, and others, john king books is a mustvisit spot on the global bookstore trail, that grand design connectthedots map of outstanding bookstores running in a serpentine pattern across the globe. You rarely have the book we entered looking for, but you always have the book we never even knew.
Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. King used and rare books is located at 901 w lafayette blvd in detroit. Find 1 listings related to motor city books in detroit on. Reading the last chapter at detroit s oldest bookstore. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Store hours king s books is closed to the public, but open monsat 11 am 5 pm orders can be placed online or via phone.
The big bookstore is closing news hits detroit metro times. King of detroit ii, the rising kindle edition by sykes, dorian. The book of hours began to appear in the th century, containing prayers to be said at the canonical hours in honour of the virgin mary. Kings book store 16 oriental blvd, brooklyn, ny 11235. Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
Open labor day monday september 2 from 12noon to 4pm. Touring the worlds largest library comic book collection exclusive interview. A previous version of this article misstated the number of books at john k. King claims to have a million books on hand, and that may be an understatement.
Tonys visit to john king books in detroit part one youtube. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. King books the largest used book store in michigan. Enjoy this interactive map of all four floors of our detroit location. It offers books in a number of categories, such as agriculture, gardening and botany, to name a few. Detroit, mi 48226 3 9610622 for those who truly love that intoxicating old book smell and could spend hours walking. Sunday, july 19th, 2020 eastern market shed 3 detroit book fest on exclusive interview. And i have an addiction for book stores, especially stores that specialize in first editions and rare books. The linguistics section is about as big as some book. I go through stages, between sad and resigned, foulkes said. And im always looking for books relating to my favorite. King of detroit ii, the rising kindle edition by sykes. King offers a number of used and rare books for sale. Google maps this incredible store claims the title of michigans largest used and rare bookstore, and youll certainly believe the hype as soon you step into this literary wonderland.
I could spend hours here and when i go to detroit i usually do. King used rare books in the corktown neighborhood of detroit, mi john king books in detroit, mi is housed in a former glove factory from the and much of the original signage has been preserved. Find something unique in these four floors packed with books. The growing demand for smaller such books for family and individual use created a. King used and rare books has over one million books and an unprecedented collection of rare and collectors editions. Tardis totally awesome reading dispensary in society is a free library in the neighborhood of woodbridge in detroit. Detroit bookstores selling mustread books online dining dd 9 romantic and unusual places in detroit for a date night detroit in the news fun reasons to vacation in reborn detroit. King david is a family man and makes sure his family is taken care of. Reading the last chapter at detroits oldest bookstore. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading king of detroit. According to an instagram post from john king books, the oldest continually operated used bookstore in detroit is closing sometime in 2016.
Discover michigans largest rareandused book retailer with four floors and thousands of volumes. Sep 18, 2016 reading the last chapter at detroits oldest bookstore. Jul 31, 20 john k king books, a cheap date in detroit. Look out for the cat while you are browsing the aisles. See 9 photos and 4 tips from 198 visitors to john k. Readers should call or check websites to confirm hours, dates, time.
King books is one of the largest bookstores in michigan. John king books 901 w lafayette blvd, detroit, mi 48226. In a 2011 article from the online magazine salon, the store was described as one of the largest and strangest collections in north america. Just named one of the top 18 bookstores in the world by. I could spend hours going through all the different sections of books here. When it comes to exploring detroit, no trip to our beautiful city would be complete without stopping in at john k. You could get lost for days in here, but the major draw is the bookstores fine collection of rare books. For every hour ive spent at kings, ive heard the same threeword phrase repeated to customers a dozen times. John k king books 901 west lafayette boulevard, detroit mi. Hardtofind and first additions are also available in an adjacent building. Bookstores are located in the student center on the mcnichols campus, classroom 149 at the law school, and next to the special functions room at the dental school.
Given the covid19 pandemic, call ahead to verify hours, and remember to. Search for books by author, title or keyword at john k. Choose instore credit to get more back toward future online bookstore purchases. King david is the king of detroit he runs a tight ship and is respected while his partner dump prefers to be feared. John k king books in detroit john k king books 901 w. We also sell gift certificates for john king books online, in the store, and over the phone. Dec 29, 2019 if you a bookie as i am and love searching through used books for just the right one, or love looking for books no longer in print on your favorite subject, then john k king books will keep you hours. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading king of detroit ii, the rising. Anyway, any book lover who hasnt been should go when they have a chance. Book of hours, devotional book widely popular in the later middle ages. Download the directory on your iphone or print it out for reference.
John k king books, a cheap date in detroit king book. King books detroit 2020 all you need to know before. Find john k king books in detroit with address, phone number from yahoo us local. I consider it one of detroit s great attractions and yet i have introduced the store to some residents. The rich, undulating tapestry of the united states of america. Owner says used bookseller in midtown cant survive anymore. These days king says hes content with having over a million books in stock, three stores the main store on west lafayette, a small place in detroit s cultural center near wayne state university, and one in the trendy suburb of ferndale, about 20 employees, two dogs and two canaries who come to work every day.