Explore Independent Bookstore in Flint & Genesee During National Reading Month

March is National Reading Month, a perfect time to buy yourself a new book. In Flint & Genesee, local, independent bookstores can be found in many towns and cities. That’s good news for book lovers who can browse the aisles to find their favorite novel – or maybe something new.

Here is where you can shop for your next book in Flint & Genesee:

Flint

Flint is a great place for avid readers. At the Flint Farmers’ Market, A Bit of Earth sells books, toys and a bit of whimsy.

Right down the road from the Market, Totem Books on Court Street is a community-oriented store that sells used books and vinyl. The bookstore also has a café selling coffee drinks and sandwiches.

The newest bookstore in Flint is Comma Books & Social Hub which is a progressive bookstore that specializes in books from Black and Indigenous authors and authors of Color or authors who write about BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) issues.

Linden

Downtown Linden’s bookstore Beloved Books features new and used books for all ages, however, the store primarily specializes in children’s books. With a wide variety of literature, Beloved Books is a great spot for kids to find their new favorite book.

Goodrich

Tucked away in Goodrich, Cottage Used Books is a locally-owned bookstore with over 11,000 books for sale. The local store also hosts book clubs and book folding classes and allows patrons to trade in their used books for credit.

Fenton

In the historic Dibbleville district of Fenton, Fenton's Open Book is a bookstore that specializes in local authors and features Michigan-made products and gifts. It is a great place for those who love the Mitten with various books on the state’s history.

Outside of downtown Fenton, Lizz's Books is a used bookstore nestled in the stip of businesses near Sagebrush Cantina. The store sells a wide variety of used books spanning many genres. 

Grand Blanc

R&B Used Books in Grand Blanc is perfect for niche genre book lovers. With 12 rooms of books and an inventory featuring mystery, sci-fi/fantasy, history, romance, western, adventure, and much, much more. The local bookstore is a family-owned business devoted to meeting any reader’s needs.

Davison

Located in Davison, Chill Coffee Cafe & Bookstore's mission is to bring the community together while creating an effervescent environment. The cafe features a variety of warm and cold drinks and the store sells many different books.