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The best book, hobby & craft shops in North of Detroit

9 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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 9 places · showing the latest additions first

Schuler Books West Bloomfield

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Large, welcoming bookstore featuring new and used volumes, plus toys, gifts and games.

7260 Orchard Lake Rd (West Bloomfield Township)

“Large, welcoming bookstore featuring new and used volumes, plus toys, gifts and games.”

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Comic City - West Bloomfield

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Comic shop with graphic novels, trade paperbacks, action figures, and board games, plus ample parking.

7366 Haggerty Rd (West Bloomfield Township)

“Comic shop with graphic novels, trade paperbacks, action figures, and board games, plus ample parking.”

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The Berkley Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your strings are tired or you're chasing a new sound, The Berkley Music Company brings a curated lineup of guitars, amps and effects…

3039 12 Mile Rd (Berkley)

“If your strings are tired or you're chasing a new sound, The Berkley Music Company brings a curated lineup of guitars, amps and effects plus fretted and fretless repairs that keep you playing. They also do lessons for guitar, bass, piano, brass and woodwinds, so you can finally nail that riff.”

From the North of Detroit 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).

1205 Coolidge Hwy, Midtown Pkwy (Troy)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

334 John R Rd (Troy)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1260 S Rochester Rd Winchester Center (Rochester Hills)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

13821 Hall Rd Hall Road Crossings (Shelby Township)

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

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Marshall Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer offering a range of musical instruments & gear for sale or rental, plus lessons & repairs.

1965 Larchwood Ave (Troy)

“Retailer offering a range of musical instruments & gear for sale or rental, plus lessons & repairs.”

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