A Novel Concept

This place is fantastic! Great selection of a variety of new books in several categories, plus a decebt selection of used books as well. Staff is very friendly and approachable. Tucked in the back of the shop is a darling array of cards and stickers and other such goodies.

Love their selection of used books and stationery! Everyone inside was so nice and helpful, I am craving a visit again already.

I was pleasantly surprised when I first walked into this book store. I LOVE that they are a more curated shop. It's like having racks and racks of personal recommendations to choose from. I really hope they stick around Lansing. Bonus points for the adorable card and stationary shop in the back corner.

Love this place! It is so fun and cute and cozy, and there is a carefully curated selection of books! Plus the used book section is always evolving.

A Novel Concept is a one-of-a-kind, independent bookstore--the kind that makes you remember why physical bookstores are so valuable and magical, offering an experience that online sellers and big box stores could never match. The collection is exceptionally well curated, with a diversity of voices from across the world. The owners are passionate about the space they are creating and care deeply about fostering reading, writing, art, imagination, and fun in their community.
The Women in Translation section always has some amazing books.
I've picked up a number of favorite reads here, in fiction, poetry, philosophy, history, art, and more.
There's also a selection of high quality used books to browse.

Stop in and check it out. I guarantee you will end up buying more books than you planned!

My favorite local bookshop in Lansing. They carry a variety of fiction, nonfiction, and children's books. The selection is socially conscious and I've never gotten a bad read there. I especially love their cookbooks.

What a local bookstore should be. Kind, friendly staff, good selection of unique titles new and used, and if they don't have it, they'll special order.

Adorable book store with an excellent selection of books and friendly staff with delightful music playing in the background.

Charming, beautiful, and stuffed with interesting books. Nice place to sit as well. Shop in the back also amazing and has the most gorgeous gift wrapping materials (and tons of other things like amazing cards and little gifts!)

Just found out about this place a few weeks ago and have already been in three times. Great central location, super friendly staff (responsive on social media too, which is a plus), and an AWESOME curated collection of books. All of their second hand finds are reasonably priced and are in great condition. Their monthly reads theme selection for 2023 is obviously well thought out with new books being added frequently. Can’t recommend it enough as well as the stationery shop attached to it, super cute cards. A lovely addition to the growing downtown scene, especially with its proximity to local cafes! :)

The staff is great and super helpful. They are always willing to special order books for me too. I love the different offerings inside this cozy shop in downtown Lansing.

This shop has a wonderful selection of new and used books. If there's a book you know you want that you don't see on the shelves the owners are happy to put an order in for you too. It's a cozy space where you're welcome to take your time browsing, wonderful addition to downtown Lansing!!

A cute little bookshop that's clean and well organized. Not a gazillion books to sift through but just enough to keep you interested. They've got fun cards too!

A wonderful shop with a great variety of books for the whole family. The stationary and unique artistic offerings are great too. It’s refreshing to be able to support an independent business with so much to offer!

Very cute bookstore and paper goods in the back portion. Cute and unique items and stickers and cards. What a great place to walk to on lunch while downtown!

Brooo this place is so calm and peaceful I love it here so many good books and stuff

Went in for a shop local event. I’m extremely happy that more local book stores are “popping up” in pop up format around town! Very much hope they stick around. I love my Lansing Reads tote that I got too!

Charming little bookstore in downtown Lansing - great selection of books & gifts!

Love this bookstore! Great selection. This place is super cute and relaxing. Awesome addition to downtown Lansing!

Great indie bookstore! Has a lot of newer and award winning books. The owners are super nice!