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.