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National Read a Book Day: Great Independent Bookstores in Metro Detroit

Are you a reader? I have a spot in the house that is a no-electronic zone that is just for reading books. I’ll be honest it is sometimes hard for…

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Are you a reader? I have a spot in the house that is a no-electronic zone that is just for reading books. I'll be honest it is sometimes hard for me to concentrate long enough to finish an entire book, but I do enjoy researching things that are of interest to me. I like reading about nature, the outdoors, music history and more. Well, today is National Read a Book Day so it's time to pick up a book, throw the reading glasses on, get comfortable and enjoy some quiet time reading.

WXYZ.COM has put out a great list of independent bookstores in the Metro Detroit area. I will highlight five of those here for you to check out!

Another Look Books in Taylor

Swing by and see them in Taylor at 22263 Goddard Rd.

Book Beat in Oak Park

Grab a book from this great shop at 26010 Greenfield Rd in Oak Park.

Paper Trail Books in Royal Oak

Spend some time searching the shelves at this great store at 414 S Washington Ave in Royal Oak.

John K. King Used and Rare Books in Detroit

This iconic location has been open for many decades. Stop in & support this gem at 901 W Lafayette Blvd in Detroit.

Literati in Ann Arbor

Stop by this great bookstore in Ann Arbor at 124 E Washington St.

Shannon Renee is the morning show co-host on “The Morning Bounce” on 105.1 The Bounce. She has been with the station for the past 3 years. In addition to being an on-air host, she has a background in writing for Marketing and Promotional campaigns. As a content creator for 105.1 The Bounce, she loves writing about nature, celebrity news, events around Michigan, Metro Detroit restaurants, and local Detroit content.