Reviews of Books & Mortar. (Book Store) in Grand Rapids (Michigan).

Books & Mortar

194 Reviews

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966 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, United States

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Information of Books & Mortar, Book store in Grand Rapids (Michigan)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Books & Mortar

Ryan Gravelle

Lovely bookstore. Great selection for the size. Very well kept. Support local bookstores!

Courtney Kliss

Best bookstore in the state IMO! Staff is absolutely lovely, selection is inspiring and well curated. Being a customer and book club member during my time in GR was so special and I miss it all the time since moving. Books & Mortar cares about people, the city, and the environment and it shows in what they promote and the community building they inspire. This place is a huge pick me up on a bad day, and an inspiring and safe space when things feel tough. Good work is being done here, it’s so much more than a bookstore.

Eveie Edgar

Went in here a few days ago traveling out-of-state and oh my goodness this might be the cutest book store I have ever been to! It is small but everything is so well organized and cozy plus its full of local artist products too! Will definitely come back everytime im near Grand Rapids now!

Michael

Interesting and diverse collection of books of subjects you'd be unlikely to find at any other bookstore.

Kelly Cheese

Favorite bookstore in town, hands down. Jenny, the owner, is wonderful as is her staff. The book selection is always on point and very well rounded. It’s a great stop for anyone who loves a good book or who may be looking for a gift. Plus, it’s a safe space for all readers.

Erin Arrowood

I absolutely love this bookstore. They have a wonderful collection of books, they support teachers, are diverse and inclusive, and work extremely hard to build our community. I am beyond lucky to have this shop in my neighborhood!

Kayla Benda

The kind of business that deserves way more than five stars. They stand up for what they believe in while providing a safe space for every type of reader. And I mean books. Come on.

Jessie Guerrero

Not only is the space welcoming for all, the continual commitment to social justice is a huge draw for us to keep coming back. Great people, great books and everything a bookstore should be.

Matthew Curry

Great find …very nice bookstore with good selection of books and other necessities!

Paul Houle

Well curated and stocked bookstore with exceedingly pleasant staff. Highly recommend giving this place a visit to replenish the reading lists!

Rachael Snyder

Love the selection here! You can tell the owner is a huge book lover and is an advocate for women’s rights. There’s a really good selection on human rights books.

Sarah Drevon

Beautiful shop and great selection. Love having them close on Cherry St.! A true GR staple nowadays.

Colby Perry

Fantastic, progressive bookstore that is great for anyone. If they don't have the book in question, they can easily order it for you. The recommended reading is always a dive into something new for me too.

Keegan Kallmyer

Best local book store in GR. Have never had a problem getting a book.

Hannah Taplin

I have been a regular at Books and Mortar for years! If you are looking for a wide selection of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc and a competent staff who will give you recommendations and order books promptly and keep you informed about your order, look no further than Books and Mortar! Jenny and her team are so kind and friendly and are always willing to go above and beyond for their customers and their community. I cannot sing their praises enough.

Caroline Karimi

This bookstore was a charming place in a happy neighborhood of Grand Rapids. It has books of many genres of books, children's stories, journals, cards and stickers. Jess was such a happy and upbeat bookseller. It was a joy to talk with her. Please support this local bookstore.

Lance Safford

Fantastic indie book shop. I wanted to read the whole store

Ben Ross

Wonderful bookstore with an excellent selection of books in a cool historic neighborhood.

Lindsey Lincoln

cozy little store with an amazing selection and super friendly staff! definitely worth a stop if you’re visiting the area

Cat Brainerd

Fantastic, calming, inclusive space with an excellent selection of great books. Kind and prompt service too!

Kristen Loch

This is one of loveliest little book stores I've ever known. A great selection of books, helpful booksellers, and a cozy environment to spend time in. Always a stop on my list for gifts and browsing.

Kaleb Hermes

A very trendy and modern bookstore! A lovely quiet store with a plethora of new books. If you’re looking for something older this place might not have it, but it’s cute, quaint and quiet in a lovely part of Grand Rapids! Worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Candice Hope Littleton

Love this shop! The owner is the sweetest and it's a wonderfully curated selection. They also host a number of events for the community. They're also happy to special order any books you may be looking for. I highly recommend this book shop to everyone/anyone!

Jessica Hidalgo

If they don't have the book you're looking for, let them know and they often will order it for you and give you a call when it's in! They also give great book recommendations if you're not sure what to read next. Why buy books from anywhere else?

Michelle Kitler

Really cute in here! Small little bookstore. When I went it was very crowded and there was a book reading going on so it was a little uncomfortable trying to maneuver through the store and not feel loud or in the way. Seems like a lovely place for the reading community though! I stopped in for a children’s book. They had a lot of really unique books and some old favorites like Dr Seuss books. They just didn’t have any of the ones I was looking for. I’m glad this little spot is in our community! I’ll definitely stop in if I’m ever in search for a unique book!

The Local Element

Books & Mortar is a charming book shop located on the beloved Cherry Street. 🍒 Known for their diverse selection, beautifully curated space, cheery staff recommendations, and darling cards, Books and Mortar complements the East Hills neighborhood perfectly! 💛 Remember to stop in for a book (or 2 or 3) before you head on your next vacation. 😎 (This is also your friendly reminder to stop buying them from Amazon. 🤗)

Esther M

Cute bookstore that was warm and welcoming! I love the window display 🤩 …

L. Barber

We'll be moving to this neighborhood in a couple months, so this weekend we walked around a bit to check things out. I love bookstores, and when I saw Books & Mortar, I knew we had to check it out. I was not disappointed. As a bookworm, I've been in many a bookstore all over the world, and this was one of the overall best. Careful selection of books and gift items, obviously a huge focus on the local community, and you walk in and it has a friendly, welcoming vibe. I bought a few items, and I'm now even more excited about our upcoming move because it means that I'll be biking over to this place regularly... I might need more bookshelves.

Amy Sue Williams

Wonderful little store! She's got exquisite taste in books, and she covers a wide array of topics, including explaining death to children, LGBTQ issues, women's issues, and our immigrants. Soft jazz in the background makes shopping pleasant.

Maria Krug

This is my favorite local book store! The owners are kind and knowledgeable. If I don't see what I'm looking for they will find a way to order it! They promote local authors and artists; and promote community. Simply put, I adore them!

Dani Truss

Really friendly staff and great selection of books, games, art, cards etc. It's great to have a bookstore so close.

Krista Hausermann

This is my favorite bookstore. The books are carefully chosen. There is a well-balanced variety between new books, classics, fiction, and non-fiction on a variety of topics. I have never bought a book here that I haven’t enjoyed reading.

Hunter Hubers

Very accommodating for book orders. So far each book has been cheaper or on par with Amazon's prices. Highly recommend getting books locally instead of online! Books & Mortar is great.

Abigail Miedema

In my very biased opinion, this is the best local bookshop in GR. They had excellent community events during non-covid times, and have always been my favorite source for ordering books (including books for school)!

Kristen Anderson

I came in here for the first time on Independent Bookstore Day this weekend. What a great experience. Really great selection. The staff was really helpful. Can’t wait to read all of my new books.

Laura J.

They had the book I was looking and the staff is really friendly. Lots of unique titles too.

Susan Wygmans

Outstanding! What a great local bookstore - and live music tonight!

Nick J.

A great variety of books and cards. Quirky typewriter set up in the corner for sharing messages. They can order any book and have it in store for pick up within a few days. Will definitely be back.

Rebecca Gast

Stopped by Books & Mortar on my lunch break to pick up some books for a young relative's birthday. The owner was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. He and Chris clearly put a lot of time and consideration into their inventory; he was able to talk in depth about each book he recommended. I left with some great books, and I'm looking forward to going back!

Emma Tongue

This is hands down my favorite book store in Grand Rapids. The book selections are always stunning, the staff so friendly, and the decoration and displays are artful to say the least.

andy jeffery

Small locally owned bookstore. Nice selection of hard and softcover books. Selection of current themed topic books. Paper goods, journals and pens also!

Alex Benda

An amazing pillar of the community in the short time they have been here. We love going in to see the latest and greatest. They do a great job of taking a giant bookstore and removing all the books that are just ok. Every book is carefully selected and makes leaving without a book a serious problem.

Anna Yakey

If you're looking for trashy YA novels that are thinly veiled wish fulfillment for lonely misunderstood teenage girls who need an unstable teenage boy to give them an identity, then this is not the book store for you. This is a carefully curated book-museum where you can buy the works of art. The staff are h*ckin' friendly and the books are arranged in an aesthetically pleasing way that draws your eye along until you find the piece of chopped up tree guts that most tickles your fancy. 14/10 would purchase poetry here again

Wesley Machiela

A small very cozy bookstore just outside of downtown Grand rapids. Their selection of books is quite good with everything from mysteries, history, fiction, they also have a selection of social justice issues.

Teaghan Lathers

I have loved every book I purchased here. This is a locally owned book store with friendly staff. They are very inclusive, with books on all types of topics, including women's impowerment, politics, and fiction. They also have young adult and kids' sections.

Kelly Boston

Amazing book store! They curate high quality titles and can order anything they don’t have. Charming and beautiful shop, just like the owners! ;) Highly recommend!

Ben Pugh

I have never been in this store. I grew up in the city in which it resides, however; the live reading of the in-constructive criticism has touched me. Please visit everyone here and if you are not able to purchase a book out of their selection at the time, at the very least say hello and ask how they are. True G’s in the grand city. The End.

Mike Klompstra

A cozy little bookstore in a great location. If you're looking for some birthday, graduation, etc. cards - this is a great spot for that as well! If you find yourself on Cherry Street, definitely pop in here to check it out!

Dogs and discs

Great local bookstore. Jenny the owner was working the counter during my visit, and had some amazing recommendations for my next few books.

dL

Adorable, well organized bookshop in a great location. The staff is also helpful in recommendations, plus they seem to be trying to become more involved in the community by introducing community book clubs.

Kyla Imwalle

This store has the best selection of titles. It also has really cute bookish rated items. I really adore this bookstore.

Dakotah Schoenberg

Super nice folks with a good selection of books, and very easy to order what they dont have through them.

Andy Rebollar

Great comfortable feel. The owners are friendly, accessible and will help in any way they can. The location is great too. Perfect place to pop in and get a book as you wait for your table at one of the nearby restaurants.

Chanle Johnson

I love all the inclusion! Great Barrier and intersecting selections. Staff was helpful and the store has a beautiful set up.

Ruth Prins

Love stopping in at this bookstore! So many of the titles draw my attention. Feels like I am "on the same page" concerning many issues or topics of interest, as these book sellers.

Anthony Ochoa

Great selection and have special ordered several books which have come quite quickly. A great place to talk to the owners and get several good recommendations for what to read next.

Lina Herrera

Nice place, calm. The açai bowls are delicious and refreshing

Tiffany Ewigleben

Love this store. Unique, curated selection of books. Owners obv. Passionate about all things bookish.

Kella Kellz

Loved visiting here!! True definition of a Bookstore!! Great selection of books as well as other small items!! Tenzi anyone??

Philip Duclos

One of the best bookstores I’ve ever been in. Wonderful selection and lots of things I haven’t seen elsewhere.

Jd Lancaster

Very nice environment, I ordered a book through them and it came very quickly. Highly recommend

Matthew Rich

This book shop has a great selection and wonderful staff. They are happy to help you find the perfect book.

Deanna Rolffs

Best bookstore ever! Great selection fabulous service! Skip Amazon, go to Books and Mortar!

Richard Mortimore

Fantastic experience hanging the lights, it isn't open yet but I'm sure it'll be a great experience.

Lisa Gaither

Jenny, the owner, is so knowledgeable. Great little book store with good selection.

Ryan Niblett

Wonderful bookshop and very friendly owner.

Alessio

Really nice bookstore. They were very helpful to find the right book.

Roseann Masotti

The curated selection of books is so good it's safe to buy anything in the store!

Howard Brown

Nice little bookstore . they have books that you might not see at bigger bookstores

Dakota Riehl

Feel so lucky to have this gem in our neighborhood. The selection is always diverse, current, and unique. Additionally, their events are both meaningful and interesting.

Suzanne Sacco

Very cute store, has some amazing childrens books.

Kelly Trawczynski

It's so cute and colorful! A great little breath of fresh air for introverts and book lovers.

Ron

Incredible local bookstore that really cares about its customers and community.

Ken Mccarty

Literally 99% diversity/queen books. Nothing used. If that's your thing. Enjoy.

Mabel Duimstra

Absolutely loved my visit! The owners are beyond kind and welcoming. Would highly recommend a trip there.

Margaret Steketee

Excellent Independent bookstore!

Deanna Bossebroek

Love this book shop, it's such a happy place.

Chad Mager

Very nice little independent bookstore with friendly staff.

Lamont R Cole

Great place to find African American children books.

Heather Carpenter

Environment is lovely, service is quick and friendly, book offerings are top notch!

Jessica Jasperse

A wonderful little locally owned books store.

Evan Roy

A wonderfully cozy store with a diverse selection of books.

John Chapin

A great neighborhood bookstore. Owners really care about customer service.

Victoria Brewton

Simply put: this book store is a Cherry Street treasure.

Leanne M

Quiet bookstore with courteous staff. Always a pleasant time

james

They had a book, the hart my geart

Kelly Sheeran

Great atmosphere, feel like I can spend time here without feeling rushed.

David Aye

Clean

Benjamin Stitt

Owners are really nice and helpful and I love how involved they have become with the community.

Ted Wysocki

Great selection

Lisa Gaither

Fantastic store. Locally owned. Thoughtfully curated.

Ash Gee

Good LGBTQ section, should be places to sit though.

Danny McGee

Our favorite book store in Grand Rapids.

Matt M

Favorite bookstore in GR, hands down!

Amy Ruis

Always cozy and thoughtful selections!

Pumpkin Queen

GREAT ALL AROUND!!! Helpful & Knowledgeable Staff!! & They have an AWESOME Name! 👍👍 …

Mishelle P

Wonderful store with seemingly cool events and wonderful stafd

Ashley Martin

Always great selections and super kind owner!

Sharla Verstraete

Great selection and staff.more cosy that the big chains.

Adam Thompson

Awesome little book store!

Misti DeVries

Perfect little spot for grabbing a great book.

Luke Thayer

Charming book shop with well curated and intelligent offerings.

Kelly Shepherd

Darling little book store! Visit!

Edward Aboufadel

Dogs allowed!

Rachel Hedin

Pretty shop but very limited selection

Hannah Weber

Super cute bookstore!

Glenna Novack

Best bookstore in Grand Rapids!

M

Good books and helpful staff

Geoffrey Kempter

Local, friendly and a nice place to be

Daisy Fu

Great bookstore

Jeremiah Sacksteder

Love the selection.

Suzy Doyle

Love this place!!

David VanderVelde

Small independent bookstore, but the selection of books is much better than you might expect from the size. Helpful staff

Dani Vilella

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