The best book, hobby & craft shops in Ishpeming

4 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Snowbound Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Snowbound Books has a shelf for everything you’re into, from Michigan Reads and buzzy new releases to staff-picked gems you didn’t know you…

118 N 3rd St (Marquette) · ✓ checked Jul 27

“Snowbound Books has a shelf for everything you’re into, from Michigan Reads and buzzy new releases to staff-picked gems you didn’t know you needed. Stop in this week to snag a pre-order, browse SB Picks, and maybe discover your next favorite audiobook.”

From the Upper Peninsula newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

3175 US-41 (Marquette)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Read My Lips

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Michigan's First Romance Bookshop, Read My Lips, keeps Marquette swooning with a tightly curated lineup from steamy contemporary to epic…

131 W Washington St Ste B (Marquette) · ✓ checked Aug 14

“Michigan's First Romance Bookshop, Read My Lips, keeps Marquette swooning with a tightly curated lineup from steamy contemporary to epic historical, plus author signings and bookish hangouts that feel like a friend group with paperbacks. Swing by when your TBR needs a spark... or a full-blown fling.”

From the Upper Peninsula newsletter, September 24, 2026

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Bromley's Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Native-owned and Marquette-born, Bromley's Books curates beloved classics, local lore, Indigenous voices, and contemporary favorites with…

813 N 3rd St Unit 1 (Marquette) · ✓ checked Aug 20

“Native-owned and Marquette-born, Bromley's Books curates beloved classics, local lore, Indigenous voices, and contemporary favorites with staff picks that actually hit.”

From the Upper Peninsula newsletter, August 30, 2026

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