Black Stone Bookstore & Cultural Center — Local services in Ypsilanti

Such an incredible book store. We found so many great books, and there was a quality selection to browse through. As you walk in, you're welcomed by books about race, both for adults and young adults. As you move down the store, you'll also find books about nature, self-help, education, biography/memoir and the like. Opposite these shelves is a splendid children's selection filled with diverse and beautiful books. As you make your way back, you'll find things like oils and soaps, t-shirts, and such. The person working today was lovely, and we appreciated the conversation. It's been added as one of our favorites, and we'll...

I really want to support local businesses, but the delayed shipping times and lack of communication has turned me off from ever ordering online in the future. My first order took 3+ months to come in, and I'm still waiting on an order from June! I understand there are post office delays, but I haven't been having issues with the post office in months at this point. They also haven't provided a shipping confirmation number, so I'm guessing the books aren't even in the mail. If you want to order online, I recommend finding...

Fantastic place, friendly and personal customer service, and a wonderful selection with competitive prices. I ordered a book from a local author through their online store, and when I was unable to pick it up myself due to car trouble, a staff member worked with me to find a solution that was above and beyond what I could have hoped for (THANK YOU!). I will definitely default here for book purchases and highly suggest you do the same. I can't wait to check out the...