Market Block Books — Local services in Troy

I stared at the flatiron building in disbelief. How could a full service, independent book store be standing in downtown Troy? I had been panhandled the moment I stepped off the bus, and yet Market Block Books sells bestsellers and books off the back list one block over from the panhandling district. I even see broadsides on the walls, signed by the author. That has always been a sign of a bookstore with regard for literature because Shaman Drum in Ann Arbor and City Lights Books in San Fransisco and Literati in Ann Arbor display broadsides proudly. So does the bookstore at Kenyon College and the little bookstore by St Louis King of France Cathedral in New Orleans. I have sat in the comfort of this house of literature, just enjoying the Shop Small Saturday fun, just writing without anybody giving me...

The Troy outpost of the Book House is warm and cozy. Great to browse new releases there, and they have a local poets display, and nifty literary gifts. Great light and there are comfy chairs if you would like to sit and read a bit. There is an inviting children's section, but with a smaller selection of books than at...

My parents have an apartment around the corner so I've been coming here for years. We LOVE this little place. From the personal book recommendations by staff to the well curated little tables and displays, it's always a pleasure to stop in. It's the kind of place that reminds you what a special treat it is to simply...