Our book buying this year led us to a great library of a few thousand music books, from Abba to Zevon, and lots of Beatles. A gargantuan collection of Modern First editions that took two months to move, one vanful at a time, is now being processed and many smaller collections have entered our bookstream; one notable book: an early signed Leaves of Grass. Plus, Our art annex is stuffed with vintage art (including many already framed) and ready to fill your apartment walls.

As 2026 opens, we wish to invite you all to visit and review our newest acquisitions. Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year.

On this day, in 1908, Jack Johnson made history when he became the first African-American to win the heavyweight boxing championship.

Flux City stopped by to chat with John King, longtime manager Deb, manager Chris, and veteran bookseller Marley—who’s been part of the store for over 30 years—about what makes this place so special.

To everyone who voted, visited, browsed, recommended us to friends, and turned our stacks into a local institution: thank you.

As always, we’re thrilled to keep the literary love going! This time, we’re sharing a special PBS Books interview featuring none other than John King himself—filmed right here in the store. It’s a great piece that gives you an inside look at what makes a real-life bookstore so magical.

Szewczyk’s article digs into the transformation of the neighborhood too, including a vanished sanatorium and the re-routing of 4th Street to make way for the Lodge Freeway. It’s a piece of Detroit history that rarely gets told, complete with rare photos and remarkable detail.