“I recently moved to the area and I’m so happy I found Sidetrack! Such a lovely little store with a wonderful staff. My favorite part of my week is dropping by to pick up a book or five. Online ordering is super convenient too!”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
1990 Ottawa St, Windsor“I love this book store.I admittedly visited it for the first time just a few days ago, but it's already up there as one of my favorite book stores.It's organized meticulously, the staff is helpful & friendly, and they have a wonderful collection to choose from. Prices are also quite fair and reasonable. I love winding my way through the different rooms & floors!I can't wait to visit it again soon.”
“Great collection with good prices & a friendly, helpful staff. I love the children's room with little furniture & stuffed animals. I tend toward the excellent art section. There is a nice local history section.”
“The books here are wonderful. Literally full of wonder! The owner is also an absolute gem. Ask her about her puzzles on the wall and watch her light up like a Christmas tree”
“This place is so cute! The workers were so friendly. They have lots of local author’s books in store which is think is great for the community. I will be back!”
“Decent price, similar to the internet for some books I've checked. Good costumer service, cozy environment! I love kindle, but is great visiting a book store sometimes.”
“I get such wonderful service when I go to this store. They are so kind and help you find just the right gifts. A couple of weeks ago, I was very ill and needed some things. The woman who answered my call was so helpful. She not only found the things I needed and she read the cards to me. My nurse went to pick it up for me, and she isn't Catholic but she ended up shopping too. Wonderful Place, Thank you”
“BAM ! PoW ! WOW ! Amazing comic store located in downtown Windsor . Two floors of comics and fandom , 18 years and counting, great selection of statues and figures including comics of course , 4 stars comes from non wheel chairs accessibility, and the box’s are packed so tight it left me not wanting to fight with the box’s to look so that was a big annoyance, didn’t look nearly as much as I would have hoped due to time and bins being so full .”
“The owner was very professional and informative about the items I was looking for. I will definitely return. The staff also made me feel like family . That's rare in today's society.”
“So it's my partners birthday, and he's a huge Anne Rice fan. Hmmm, I thought. So I googled and this site came up with a 1st edition of Interview of a Vampire. WOW !!! Okay, so that's great. But the story just began. I called. Yes the book was available. It turned out that owner was chatting with me. What a great person - kind, friendly, and so into his books. I mentioned my short time frame - birthday and all. He assured me no problem. I got a lot of emails confirming the status, and arrival, and it even came ahead of plan. This is a shop we should all support. Books are so important in a digital world. Thanks for all the help. I give my partner the book tomorrow and can't wait to see his smile!”
“It is a large library. I was impressed by its size and variety of books. The organization there is excellent. The book storage is also neat and there is a place designated for children.”
“Every time I enter this place I am pleased. I find my items and the assistance/service is awesome. I recommend anyone looking for biblical items items please go there.”
“sweet janet greeted us when we came and showed us the amazing places around midtown! her and her team were super knowledgeable, especially with where they sourced all of their books & the events they had. would come back to see her and browse again! thank you janet for your sweet hospitality to us out of towners ? (also included the photo we took together)”
“This is my 2nd time stopping by I couldn't find "the glasses" for my husband and I. They just happened to be giving them away. I was informed by a young lady at the bank. We got our free glasses but I popped in to get my daughter a puzzle and grabbed a book. It's super cute.”
10AM - 9PM
396 John R Rd, Troy“Around 1030am on 6/7 I was perusing through the manga section. An employee saw me looking at The Apothecary Diaries and starting telling me a little about that book and which others I may like.
This has hands down been my best experience here! And I come a lot!
Whoever that was, If you see this, thank you so much for the suggestions and have a great week!! ? ”
“Enjoy the experience so much that the drive from the far east side doesn't hinder me. The store is about 50 percent book space and the other half fun reading/writing related merch. The staff is great and extremely knowledgeable about todays reader needs.”
“The staff are always friendly and helpful, and they are able to offer great recommendations on reading. The customer service through their website is really good too; they respond promptly and have good solutions to any issues I have.”
“Great selection of antiquarian books! The lady at the front desk was very helpful and nice. Most of the antiquarian books were cheap, too. Some were in bad condition, but mostly good. Would definitely recommend!”
10AM - 6PM
3100 Howard Ave, Windsor“The place brimming with books is a bibliophile's paradise, captivating my senses with the intoxicating aroma of aged paper and ink. Every visit is a journey through literary realms, as the shelves reveal a curated collection that speaks to diverse tastes. The quiet ambiance encourages deep dives into captivating narratives, making it an idyllic haven for those who cherish the magic of literature. Friendly staff complete the experience, making it a haven for any book enthusiast.”
11AM - 7PM
10022 Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck“Great shop and staff! I met Richard at a record show in Ann Arbor. He had a few things I was looking for but he encouraged me to get to his shop because he said that he would have a lot of it there, (I was searching for a wide variety of 45’s).When I got there he had my list and started his search. He easily found 50+ records that were on my list. He was awesome and kind. I won’t hesitate to head his way again. I’m not a record expert and don’t claim to be BUT Richard IS!Thank you for your help and fair prices!”
“Great experience here back in October. I'm a klutz by nature. Very uncoordinated. I walked into the store, pulled my phone out of my purse - and watched my phone go flying into the beautiful display of Christmas ornaments along the wall. The crashing sound it made was a nice addition. The soundtrack of my life. The lady behind the counter came running out to make sure I was okay. She wasn't concerned about the ornaments or that I was a potential bull in a china shop. I will be back! (that's a promise, not a threat) but I will leave my phone in the car.”
“Excellent Used Book Store!!! They had the book I've been looking for a long time! I tried John King and some others, but, couldn't find it!! Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voight is a book that I read as a teen and wanted to read again! My Heart was Very Happy to have found it here! This wasn't a planned trip, I took my daughter to another store and to pass the time came here, and Wow! I'm so Glad I came! The worker was So Nice and helpful! I got the 30 year old book in hardback, which he said, was a very rare find! Run don't walk the Paper Trail Books! You just might find a long lost book from your youth like I did! The price was Right, $6.50! I was thinking about ordering it online, now, I don't have to worry about it! I'd much rather help this small business!”
“I love shopping here. The best service great products. Serving our community for decades with a smile. If he doesn't have it he will get it for you. Abdul Hamid #1 merchant in Detroit”
“Hidden gem! Great selection of diverse books for children and adults. Black and brown characters! Local authors! Owners are wonderful! You can tell they love what they do.”
“Very safe place to go on campus poilce Patrol the area every minute or so The dental school is awesome 10 dollar cleaning includes x ray one time fee only money orders ms fromer the student very nice and well Accommodate your needs ?????”
“This is a fantastic gem in Hamtramck! They have a very good selection of new, more popular books and used books. Also a nice spread of local authors/topics. The staff/owners were friendly and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“Amazing amazing amazing ??? my dream bookstore coming to life of Arabic books and the sweetest lady helped me pick out some interesting books. I'm definitely coming back for the Arabic language learning books for sure!”
“my sister and i were walking around and found this shop. we loved it & will be returning again! the owner is a very nice man, he was so kind. we were walking around and came across gus (owners dog) who is just adorable & the sweetest little thing! highly recommend this shop! :)”
“Being from the suburbs, we've never had exposure to any place like this. We meet the owner and a few others. Conversation was engaging and the atmosphere was relaxed. We came during the day on bikes and had no concerns at all. Go there, you'll have a rich time.”