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Michigan's Largest

Used & Rare Book Store

John King's flagship location has been connecting metropolitan Detroit with the printed word for over 40 years!

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Since 1965, John K. King Books has been built upon in-person service. While our store  books are not on a database or listed online, we do maintain a directory based on subject. If you are looking for something in particular, you need only inquire. Please read our 'About' page for more history.

901 W. Lafayette Blvd,

Detroit, MI 48226

(313) 961-0622

Hours (EST):

Mon: 11am - 4 pm 

Tues- Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm

Sun: Closed

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