📸 Featured on our center table: stunning Photography Books – Step into the lens of legends with eye-catching images and works like:• Andy Warhol’s Polaroids — a peek into pop culture through his iconic snapshots• Ansel Adams National Parks — breathtaking landscapes in timeless black and white• National Geographic Photographs — vivid journeys across the globe captured in unforgettable frames• Harry Benson’s America — a compelling portrait of the nation through the eyes of one of its most celebrated photojournalists…and many more treasures for the visually curious! 🚗 Back by Popular Demand: Automotive Books – If you missed last week’s Dream Cruise special, you’ve got a second chance! We’ve stocked up on even more automotive gems and also included high-speed packed books about the greatest…
Celebrate the 2025 Woodward Dream Cruise with us! 🚗 🛺 🚙
This weekend, our Center Table is tuned up with richly illustrated Coffee Table books that will bring you in the right mood for the 2025 Dream Cruise and torque up your imagination faster than a Big Block V8. From Ford Motor Company to Chevrolet to Chrysler, Sports Cars to Muscle Cars to Classic Cars – we’ve got it all! Step back to the golden era of the 1950s and 60s when styling and horsepower were king. Relive the glory days when chrome, tailfins, and two-tone paint jobs ruled the roads, and every gear shift gave you whiplash. Woodward Avenue was the test track for Detroit Iron, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a pit stop at our Book Shop. Whether you’re a…
This week we’re traveling to Italy! 🇮🇹
This weekend, our bookshop is taking you on a journey to Italy! 🇮🇹 On our center table we’ve curated a delightful collection of Books about Italy – coffee table books as a perfect homage to Italy, cookbooks full of Venezian flavors, books exploring Italian Paintings, and more. Whether you’re dreaming of the Amalfi Coast 🌊, craving fresh pasta 🍝, or eager to learn more about Italian Art 🖼️, we’ve got a book to satisfy your wanderlust 📚. And best of all? Every purchase supports your beloved local library! ♥️ Come for the books, stay for the charm. Buon viaggio! 🇮🇹📖✨ Our shelves in the bookshop are always filled with a wide inventory of gently-used fiction and non-fiction books of all genres and for all ages,…
Weekend we’re taking you on a journey from the Mitten to the Milky Way! ✋🏻🌍🚀 💫
Come visit the bookshop this weekend and explore this week’s center table display, where two worlds collide: 🌎 *One side celebrates our beloved Michigan* — from the heart of Detroit 🏙️ to the charm of Oakland County, and the majesty of the Great Lakes 🌊. Discover books that honor our beloved state, its historic cities and beautiful nature! 🌌 *The flipside launches you into space* — where galaxies and the mysteries of the cosmos await. Whether you’re a stargazer or a sci-fi dreamer, there’s something stellar for you! 💫 Our other shelves are always filled with a wide inventory of gently-used fiction and non-fiction books of all genres and for all ages, along with magazines, CDs, DVDs, games and jigsaw puzzles 📚📖💿📀♟🎲🧩 Most items are…
Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 🎆
Fireworks may be over this weekend, but the sizzle continues 🔥 🍔 The summer heat is still cookin’—and so is our book selection! This weekend at the Friends of the Troy Public Library Bookshop, we’re keeping the patriotic party going with a *Grilling & Barbecue* selection that’s hotter than your uncle’s secret rib rub. Discover cookbooks packed with smoky goodness, find secret recipes for the perfect marinade and get inspired by grill-master tips for your perfect barbecue weekend! 🔥🍖🍗 Our other shelves are always filled with a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages, along with Magazines, CDs, DVDs, Games and Puzzles 📚💿📀🎲♟️🧩 📍 Located on the lower level of the Troy Public Library 🕘 Open Saturday 10am-1pm & Sunday 1pm-4pm💲 Proceeds support your…
🇺🇸 Get ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue—bookshop style! ❤️🤍💙
Stop by the Friends of the Troy Public Library Bookshop this weekend for a star-spangled selection of reads all about America! 🇺🇸 From stories of our nation’s founding to powerful biographies and fascinating cultural histories, we’ve curated a patriotic collection to get you inspired ahead of the 4th of July🎆 Whether you’re looking for thoughtful reflections on what it means to be American or just want a fun summer read with fireworks in the background, we’ve got a book waiting for you 📖 All purchases support our beloved library, so come browse, discover, and celebrate with us! 📍 Located on the lower level of the Troy Public Library 🗓️ Open Sat 10AM-1PM and Sun 1PM-4PM, don’t miss it! 🚫 The Library and our bookshops will be closed for Friday, July 4th #TroyPublicLibrary #FriendsOfTheLibrary…
It’s time for Art 🖼️ 🎨 🖌️
Step into a world where imagination meets mastery: This week our center table is brimming with artful treasures – from the genius of Leonardo da Vinci to the timeless wonders of the Louvre, and the magical storytelling of Walt Disney. Whether you’re drawn to the brushstrokes of the Great Masters 👨🎨 or the beauty of Great Masterpieces 🖼️, there’s something here to spark every creative soul! ✨ But there’s more: All Religion Books are 1/2 off this week! Have a look in our Religions Section and find your next spiritual read! 📖 All other shelves are always filled with a wide inventory of gently-used fiction and non-fiction books of all genres and for all ages, along with magazines, CDs, DVDs, games and jigsaw puzzles 📚📖💿📀♟🎲🧩 Most…
Spotlight on Stage & Screen 🎬🎤✨
This weekend, immerse yourself in the magic of music 🎶 movies 🎬 and television 📺 ! We’re featuring books that bring iconic artists and legendary stories to life—from *U2* and *The Beatles* to *Freddie Mercury* and *Elvis Presley*. Plus, dive into the worlds of your favorite films and TV shows, including *Lost*, *Desperate Housewives*, *Schitt’s Creek*, and the iconic *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*. Find the perfect read to celebrate the stars 🌟 and the stories 📖 that have shaped entertainment history! If our selection of books put you in the right mood, make sure to explore our vast DVD 📀 and CD 💿 collections—where the stories, songs, and legends come to life! Visit us this weekend and take home a piece of pop culture…
🏳️🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with us at the Bookshop! 🏳️🌈
We hope you all had a great Memorial Day Weekend and didn’t miss the Library and shopping with us too much! 😉 June is Pride Month and becoming more aware and inclusive helps shape a better world! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 For this weekend, we’ve put together a special selection of queer books, from non-fiction memoirs to heartwarming LGBTQ+ love stories and critically acclaimed teen books — books to educate, inspire, and create space for inclusion.🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ And as a little extra treat, we have handpicked stacks of Rainbow Books for just $5 each! 🌈📚 They add color and meaning to every shelf and you can enjoy reading them too! Besides our center table, the other shelves are always filled with a wide inventory of gently-used fiction and non-fiction books…
Honoring the Military Forces 🇺🇸⚓️🥾🪖✈️
As Armed Forces Week comes to a close, culminating in Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 17th, we take this time to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices of service members across all branches of the military, both past and present. This weekend our Center Table features a curated collection of books chronicling past wars, from World War I to 9/11, in tribute to the Americans who have given their lives for their country 🇺🇸 Looking ahead to Memorial Day next week, we invite you to explore the pages of history, art, poetry and defining battles of the American Civil War ⚔️ Memorial Day has deep roots—it was first observed on May 30, 1868, as Decoration Day, honoring Union soldiers lost in the Civil War. Over…