A great selection of books! Really greatly curated despite the small selection. The older lady manning the front desk is super sweet too. I would say the only downside is that it was cluttered with boxes (maybe they were stocking or moving merch/shelves around?) so it was hard to move around and really browse comfortable. Other than that downside, I loved it! There is really cheap ($1.00 per hour) public parking right outside as well.

Im currently living in Australia, though Im from Michigan. I contacted Source about a new release that I wanted to send as a gift and they answered all my questions (there were a lot) and even sent me a direct link to it once it was available. I miss shopping there in person, but their online assistance was just as wonderful.

Source Booksellers is a classic Detroit institution. Their wide range of titles, generous and neighborly service, cozy shop interior, pickup and online options, and knowledgeable recommendations make Source my go-to spot for all my book shopping.Janet and Alyson are among the warmest and friendliest faces in the Cass Corridor. More than happy to support a Black-owned, female-owned Detroit bookstore over Mr. Bezos!

This is a great selection of reading material. A beautiful environment and community space. Most of all, the service is fantastic!! The owners are dedicated to history, culture, and community relationships. I want to see this place grow, and grow!

I love going to this local bookstore, they have a vast selection of books and they owners are the nicest people that you will ever meet. If you are look for a store to support this is the one.

Detroit. The Big “D”. Many claim the Motor city as theirs while often denigrating Motown in subtle ways. We know Detroit continues to loose residents yet many relics of it’s glorious past still remain. Historically, in the 1950’s, Detroit was one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Decaying architecture that hasn’t been destroyed like Hudson’s and I do believe Hellas in Greek town is being built a new and renovated, such as; the James Scott Mansion, the Metropolitan bldg., now the classy Element Hotel w a rooftop bar named, The Monarch Club, Wurlitzer bldg., and of course Michigan Central Station, which will be a centerpiece in Corktown. “Not all voices are at the table”, is the constant refrain, thus a certain aptitude is needed if you want to be a part of this city’s design mosaic. Wayne State University and The University of Detroit Mercy are two major employers and would be influencers in D town. These pictures were taken in this part of the bustling Cass Corridor, which had its own “mini” dog park. Cass ave runs parallel w M1 or Woodward. Woodward is a major avenue in Detroit with its own trolly service as seen in picture. A gem on Cass is the Source Booksellers, an independent book store. Locally owned and operated for thirty years and a cultural hub for university students and all D town folks alike. The Kwanzaa celebration for the fourth of seven principles: Ujamaa, or cooperative economics was celebrated in 2018, I was only a year late and didn’t recognize the posted date. I have many relatives all over Detroit. I’ll stop at Source Booksellers, this Indy, organic, personal and compassionate venue, which is always good for the soul. Happy New Year!

Barnes and Noble is so much better. This tiny little store has a limited selection of good reads.

I love this place!

I ordered some books online this summer from Source Booksellers and there were some issues with backorders, books getting lost in transit and even an unexplained item showing up instead of my books, but Janet and Alyson went above and beyond to make sure that all my books eventually were shipped to me. Truly the definition of personal customer service! The next time Im in Detroit I cant wait to visit Source Booksellers and hopefully meet them in person. I highly recommend!

I stopped in to warm up and flipped through Singing in a Stangeland - might go back and buy it! The poetry section wasnt as full as Id hoped, but seeing Radical Dharma in stock was exciting. The people are friendly and helpful in person and over the phone. Warm and welcoming atmosphere, they let you do you thing.

Great place for education in the urban community a true community is being built here. Must visit.

I absolutely love this book store. It is definitely number one on my list. It has such a variety of fun and interesting books for all ages and preferences. I especially love their mind section. They offer many items for people who strive for self-improvement and positivity living. Also the staff is incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the books they carry. This place is a breath of fresh air for Book Lovers.

Always a good experience when I come here. When I was expecting, the owner Ms. Janet made it her business to drive me to my vehicle near the DHM, because I had walked a little too far in the summer heat.

Source Booksellers has a fantastic selection of books and stupendous staff! I absolutely adore this place.

A wonderfully welcoming store. During the first couple months of the pandemic I was able to purchase from them online. Truly a blessing and I hope to see Source around for a very long time. 💜💜💜

A bit too rude for me. Especially for a first time interaction. Sometimes people have bad days. Sometimes its bad enough for a one star.

Favorite local bookshop always with a stimulating read and conversation. If there is not a book available to you, they are happy to try and acquire it. I also found some awesome kids books for a baby shower to gift!

This is a great store. Lots of finely curated non-fiction. We were newbies to the store but everyone there was extremely welcoming!

Wonderful local book Store

Quaint little shop in the hip Cass corridor. Worth a visit if youre nearby. Note - non-fiction books ONLY and no mainstream periodicals. If you want to fight back against Amazon then support of independent booksellers is critical and this place is the best of the best.

A great place to take your kids if they love to read. We used to live in the Bay and I would go here all the time. I took my daughter there and got her 5 books and spent only 18 bucks.

So friendly and such a vast collection of books available with great curation. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love this what I would call a literary Community Center. It is way more than a mere bookstore. It is more nonfiction than fiction but every book selected for your possible viewership is more meaningful than the last. You will not go home empty handed or empty brained. Actually talk to people inside the store and trust me you will only find the experience that much more meaningful. Thank you for being part of Detroit and for being like another family :)

Great place for non-fiction books and discussions about those books! The owner knows her curated inventory inside and out, and if she doesnt have something shell order it. Im willing to pay non-online-bookstore prices for the value Source Booksellers adds to the experience.

A lovely little bookstore that carries mostly nonfiction books. The staff were so helpful and amazing, definitely will be back dont know how Ive never noticed this place before.

Amazing store with the best staff and service. Anyone who walks in is instantly part of the community. Lovely little place I will definitely have to revisit!

The owner is fabulous and so is her daughter. I will always support this bookstore plus the selection of books is great! They also sell fragranced oils and tarot cards. Wonderful store!

Source Booksellers is a wonderful bookstore. They always have what I am looking for. It is almost impossible to leave there empty handed. As soon as I leave I always want to come right back. The owner is one of the warmest and most welcoming business owners in the neighborhood.

We were just visiting from Chicago and popped in to see what they had. Ended up walking out with 3 books. Great selection of books, super diverse. I was happy to see a lot of Native American books in there too as we always get overlooked. Staff was super sweet and helpful. This would be my go-to store if I lived there!

Cant say enough about this oasis of knowledge! The super ladies there, Janet and Adrienne, are incredibly kind, spirited, and witty. Thanks to them I got advance copies of fantastic books both local and worldly, banned and beautiful :) One of my very favorite spots in Detroit!

Janice has a beautiful store ordered my book in timely manner I was able to pick it up.

The only independent bookstore in Detroit. Great place which host literary events. The owner is the best.

My favorite bookstore. The staff is excellent and knowledgeable. We love them so much we sent the owner to our favorite restaurant.

I ordered a few books online. Staff was personable on the phone and shipping was timely.

Great place to buy books. Knowledgeable staff. You wont leave empty handed.

I love this bookstore! The staff is always welcoming and I end up buying more books every time just off their recommendations. If youre looking for books on Detroit, social justice, or cultural significance this is where to go.

Such a great selection. Theres always something surprising. The women who run Source might just know everything.

28 years ago... I bought my first book from Janet..who is celebrating 30 years in the business..best non-fiction Bookstore in midtown Detroit!!

Janet Jones, the owner, is friendly and knowledgeable. She is always willing to help you select the best books based on your needs and desires.

Nice quaint book seller in the heart of the Cass corridor!Love the selection

Intimate location and friendly source for all your non-fiction needs.

Love this place. So many books. Friendly and great service.

One of the best non fiction book stores in the country. Its not just a book store but its an experience

I like to browse books on the shelf to see what is new and/or reserved for others to pick up. Source is my first avenue to order books that I have read or heard about. The staff will find the book and order it for me.

Wonderful little treasure of a bookstore. Beautifully curated selection, and the owner is great to talk to

Gas some Great Books and cards! WONDERFUL ownership.

Proprietor is knowledgeable, friendly and stocks great books. Love this place.

Books for thinkers and teachers personally curated by a thinker and teacher. Non-fiction. Readings. Tai Chi. Music.

Lovely place with lovely staff. I wish there was more seating & nonfiction but I will definitely return.

I loved the owners & staff. Great selection of books & they support local events.

Great books and calenders

Wonderful bookstore full of non-fiction books on Detroit, wellness, and much more! Be sure to talk to Janet, the owner. She has a wealth of knowledge to share.

Excellent selection with rotating sales. Worth your $$$ to shop at a curated non-fiction store like this

Friendly and helpful owner, well stocked shop with both recent and older books, with an emphasis on American politics, identity issues, history, biography, current events. I always surprise myself by walking out with something that I didnt know before that I wanted to read.

A wonderful, welcoming, carefully curated black-woman-owned space for books and thoughtful discussion.

Wonderfully welcoming, warm & friendly bookstore! I thoroughly enjoyed talking with customers & Storeowner, Janet! A great selection of powerful, life changing stories are inside the walls of Source Bookstore!! I will be returning!!

Staff is always there to help you and offer great suggestions!

Amazing little bookstore with a great owner. amazing selection and I would highly recommend coming in here immediately if youre near the area.

My new favorite book store! Excellent material, very helpful owner. Cant recommend it highly enough!

I have to go here atleast once a week you will be hooked on the energy in this loving book store environment

I love the location and selection of books across subjects. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Nice bookstore that has only nonfiction books

Wonderful book store,my kiddos love it😁💕

Knowledgeable, friendly community-focused bookstore; an amazinh resource.

The best bookstore in Detroit! Janet, the owner, is lovely, sharp, and enthusiastic about her books. A great section on Detroit.

This bookstore is a great place to spend a Saturday afternoon!

The ladies at this store were very kind and welcoming to us and our 3 year old. They also have a good selection of local non-fiction.

Quaint but small. Service was good.

Great interaction with these beautiful sisters. Wonderful interaction with my 4 year old son.

They have the best selection of books amd such a special feeling!!!

Comfortable. Many variety of subjects. The book store also have speakers and activities .

The staff here are so sweet and the shop is so cute!

Great selection of books & inviting surroundings! Knowledgeable & friendly staff!

They actually know my mothers store. Corner bookstore

Warm, inviting space and a superbly curated selection. Excellent, knowledgeable staff.

Support your local bookstore! I was helped by the nicest lady who had plenty of suggestions.

One of my favorite places in Detroit, a relaxed, friendly, non-fiction bookstore!

Great community asset. Local independent bookstore with helpful friendly staff!

Excellent book selections. Knowledgeable staff

THE best place for non-fiction. I never want to leave!

Awesome environment and wide selection of books, surprising for a book in the nook shop.

As usual, their books are always enriching.

As an almost exclusively non-fiction reader, I was delighted to find a bookstore (the first I have ever encountered) that deals exclusively in non-fiction. An excellent source of political and history books with an inviting atmosphere.

Solid selection of Detroit and indie books, especially black woman authors. Great place for a visit and inspiring conversation.

Excellent store, Phenomenal customer service.

Love this place! Staff is great

Its small and loving.

A unique book store that has a big selection of African American literature. They welcome everyone.

I enjoy patronizing this establishment, very clean, great selection of books and Janet is so helpful and knowledgeable. 😀 Parking😞

The owner was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant.

Good service, good selection

Beautiful little Black bookstore.

Found more than I was expecting. Relaxing atmosphere in which you browse and buy.

Great bookstore and great service!

Mrs. Jones has been a gem of the community for years. Thank you.

Great selection of non fiction

Best selection of nonfiction titles ANYWHERE!

The atmosphere is great.

Best bookstore in the state!

Very helpful and friendly staff!