Marissa's Bookstore — Local services in Millcreek

Nestled at the wonderfully convenient crossroads of 3300 South and 900 East, Marissa's Bookstore is a true literary sanctuary in the heart of East Millcreek. To step across its threshold is to enter a tranquil world where the hustle of the outside world fades, replaced by the quiet promise of discovery and the comforting scent of paper and ink. It stands as a cherished local treasure, a place where the community's readers and thinkers can gather, browse, and find a welcome respite from the everyday, all within a beautifully arranged and inviting space. The true marvel of this establishment lies in its vast and masterfully curated collection, which boasts what must be the widest selection of new and used books in the area. The shelves create a magnificent labyrinth where one can joyfully lose an entire afternoon, exploring towering stacks of pristine hardcovers alongside rows of well-loved paperbacks. Whether you are searching for the latest bestseller, a rare out-of-print classic, or simply allowing serendipity to guide you to your next great read, the sheer breadth of titles available ensures that no visitor leaves empty-handed or uninspired. Elevating the experience from merely excellent to truly memorable is the remarkable staff. During my last visit, the young woman working was an absolute beacon of warmth and expertise. She navigated the sprawling collection with an effortless grace, not only helping me locate a specific title but also offering a thoughtful, personal recommendation with a genuine passion that was truly infectious. It is this perfect harmony of an unparalleled selection, an accessible location, and profoundly helpful service that solidifies Marissa's Bookstore as an essential destination for any and all lovers of the...

EDIT: Thank you, Cindy for responding! Good luck with the remodel, that is very exciting news! We will stop by on our next trip to the area!

I come from out of town fairly frequently to see family, and I enjoy visiting the indie bookstores to check out their LDS collections. I prefer them because they'll often have out of print, quirky, controversial, and/or academic books, unlike the LDS flagship bookstores, which usually only carry faith promoting material. Powell's may be amazing for just about everything else, but I can't get juicy scholarship on this weird culture like I can in Utah. Marissa's used to have an LDS collection that could rival Eborn or Sam Weller's, but not anymore! The vintage LDS section (read super old and should not be casually read) is still there, and there are a few books scattered amongst the Religion and Utah sections of the store, but that was it. I'm sorely disappointed. As an out of towner, I'm not entitled to have that section there when I can only visit once a year, and for all I know they cut it out because their stock didn't move enough (which is totally understandable). It looks like they were shifting things around, so maybe I was just unlucky this trip, but I may skip Marissa's from here on out when I visit. I'd love a response to get the lowdown, but otherwise I'm just really sad because I...

A year or so back I would've said this is probably the best bookstore in the SLC area. They used to take in used books and at least give some percent off what you bought. They no longer do it, and I don't want to wait days for some appraisal on books. Last time I was there I overheard when another customer asked about any trade-in program that they only accept donations now. Meanwhile the prices have become staggering on a lot of their used books (and that's all the books, not just the "vintage" section or books they deem highly collectible). It kinda just rubs me the wrong way overhearing that most of their stuff is from donation now, and then seeing the prices as they are. I get that you need some profit to survive, but I found myself shaking my head at the price on most things I picked up. Selection varies since it's mostly used books (which is better than only new IMO). Overall I still sort of like the place, but if it's going to be full collector retail price with no chance to trade in books I'm inclined to shop online to find a lot of the same books at lower prices and in better...