A Novel Concept

Madi Schlappi

2024-05

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.

Maria Stenske

2024-04

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

Ben Curl

2024-02

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!

Elizabeth Vickers

2023-12

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.

lauren cooper

2023-12

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!)

Nathan Miller

2023-12

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!

Daniel J. Hogan

2023-12

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.

Josephine Oren

2023-05

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! :)

Sara Ziel

2024-02

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

Billy Page

2023-07

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!

Angela Zeigerbacher

2023-05

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!!

joyjoi

2024-04

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

Island Ewert

2023-05

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!

Cece Lia

2022-05

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!

lauren Maddy

2023-05

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

Dirk Hopkins

2023-05

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

Jesse Draper

2023-05

Awesome book store on an emerging strip of great new storefronts on Washington downtown Lansing. Friendly owners and diverse selection of new and used books.

Jamie Beadle

2023-07

I loved coming into this inviting atmosphere and plan on becoming a regular as it fills my heart with nostalgia from childhood of local bookstores such as the Community Newscenter.

Capital Hippie

2023-05

Their selection of books is top notch and the owners are super kind and caring! Best bookstore ever!

David Edmonds

2023-05

It is so refreshing to have another great independent bookstore in the area! Christine and Elise have created such a great space.

Morgan

2022-05

The women who own this shop are so incredibly friendly and do really well in stocking their shelves with diverse and relavent reads. I love their passion and creativity for their work.

Jordan Gumm

2023-08

What an amazingly curated selection of books! Can’t wait to revisit and discover my next book to read!

Jenny Berggren

2023-05

This bookshop has all my wish list items! So cute, too.

Anna Flaherty

2023-05

Very cute shop with a nice selection of books.

Jessi Morgan

2023-05

Very comfortable setting and very cool staff.

David Barcus

2023-09

I love that place.