Archives Book Shop

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517 W Grand River Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823

Archives Book Shop, nestled in East Lansing, MI, offers a diverse selection of books across three floors. The store's layout is organized by genre, making it easy for patrons to browse through shelves alphabetically arranged by author or editor.

Visitors can explore a variety of literary treasures, including classic comics, manga-related items, and novels commonly used in English classes. For collectors, the shop boasts a selection of collectible items listed in their online inventory, with some older back issue comics available for purchase.

Patrons interested in selling books can refer to the store's book-buying policy, and those seeking appraisals can schedule an appointment with the owner, Ray Walsh, a seasoned appraiser with experience serving notable institutions in Michigan. With additional locations in the area, Archives Book Shop continues to be a hub for book enthusiasts seeking literary gems.

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4.55 reviews
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Jennifer L.
8/15/2022

Small shop but a huge selection of books. Lots of old and classic books also. And it's next to an amazing Mediterranean restaurant

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Rohan D.
10/14/2018

Very cramped and disorganized used bookstore that really can't be passed up because of the unique and interesting books in collection. One of the antiques is the fellow who works here who is...

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Tiffany B.
2/23/2020

This is a lovely little store. Ray, the owner, greeted me on my way in and asked me if I was looking for anything specific. I was just in the mood to browse the shelves and find treasures, which I...

Alex F.
1/17/2021

Digging through this place, one feels like an adventurer digging for some sort of lost trove of treasure. In this case, the treasure is rare, unique, and/or antique books. Just a fantastic...

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Heath R.
12/31/2007

The sister shop to Curious Book Shop, this store stocks much of the overflow from the main store, as well as antique postcards and other paper ephemera. That's the main reason to come here,...

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