If you are in search of a unique and amazing book, then this rare bookstore in Detroit may be your best bet at finding hidden treasures. John K King Used & Rare Books offers a selection of over one million different titles! You’ll want to spend the whole day wandering around this awe-inspiring place.

If you’re looking for a rare or unique book, then you need to head straight to John K Kings Used & Rare Books.
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This bookstore boasts a collection of more than one million books. You’ll find four stories of books at the downtown location of this amazing store.
This huge building was previously the Advance Glove Factory.
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John K King purchased it, and turned it into the glorious store you see in front of you in 1983. For decades this has been one of the largest bookstores in all of Michigan.
They have incredible selections of tons of different titles.
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You’ll even find groupings of "miniature books" on display for sale. These are the perfect size for a purse or handbag, and easy to store on long trips!

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And of course you’ll run across timeless classics, like Alice In Wonderland.
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In fact, you may find more than you even imagined. Just be sure to ask someone what you’re looking for, so they can steer you through the stacks to find what you need.
There’s even a Rare Book Room.
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This room is filled with over 25,000 items, far beyond just books. You’ll find rare and unique maps, photographs, limited first editions, and even famous autographs. You can browse their entire Rare Book Collection on their website.
In fact, there are so many books that they had to open two locations.
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Now you can look for your books downtown, or at John K King North. Two great places with an unbelievable selection of books to read.
Both locations are now currently open Tuesday through Saturday.
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You can browse through their collections between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. And you may want to make sure you take your time, because there is so much to see!

Have you ever visited this rare bookstore in Detroit? What did you think? Was it amazing? Let us know in the comments below!

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John K. King Used & Rare Books, 901 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA