Literati Bookstore

Literati Bookstore Literati Bookstore is a general interest independent bookstore in the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We were the Publishers Weekly Bookstore of the Year 2019.
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Visit our website, LiteratiBookstore.com, for upcoming author events, staff picks, & more. Literati Bookstore is an independent general bookstore in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. Literati opened in March 2013 in the hopes of adding and enhancing the vibrant downtown culture and arts scene. We aim to be a place where book lovers can go, talk, and interact with each other. We host author readings, b

ook clubs, poetry nights, children's story times, and free book clubs. We were honored in 2019 as the Indie Bookstore of the Year. If you would like more information about us, please visit our website, www.literatibookstore.com, to shop online and see upcoming events. We can ship anywhere in the U.S. Thank you for visiting our page, and we hope to see you in the store soon.

We pride ourselves on the in-shopping experience. Each month, we update our displays. We curate the books we love, stand...
06/17/2026

We pride ourselves on the in-shopping experience. Each month, we update our displays. We curate the books we love, stand behind, and believe anyone visiting will enjoy.

Recent bestsellers, starring Barb McQuade
06/12/2026

Recent bestsellers, starring Barb McQuade

"I wish time flies backwards. I literally miss my schoolmates now..."-Note left on our typewriter
06/09/2026

"I wish time flies backwards. I literally miss my schoolmates now..."

-Note left on our typewriter

06/04/2026

Bookstores are the OG data centers.

We celebrate all year but especially in June.
06/03/2026

We celebrate all year but especially in June.

So fun to see author Lillian Li talk about her time working at Literati in our trade newsletter, Shelf Awareness! Here's...
05/29/2026

So fun to see author Lillian Li talk about her time working at Literati in our trade newsletter, Shelf Awareness! Here's Lillian's quote, and also here's a picture of the staff picks wall she references.

And everyone should read Lillian's latest novel, Bad Asians!

There are two seasons in Michigan: Winter, and our annual 4th Avenue construction.
05/26/2026

There are two seasons in Michigan: Winter, and our annual 4th Avenue construction.

“I wish I had told my best friend I loved and appreciated her more.Maybe just that would've been enough for her to still...
05/24/2026

“I wish I had told my best friend I loved and appreciated her more.
Maybe just that would've been enough for her to still be here with us.”

-Note left on our typewriter

"To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." — Victor Hugo
05/22/2026

"To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark."

— Victor Hugo

Address

124 E Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI
48104

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+17345855567

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