Schuler Books Ann Arbor

This is the way bookstores used to be. I came here as a child in its previous iteration. I remember the excitement I would feel when the new book I wanted was ready for pickup. When I walked in today it was like walking back in time. I was hit immediately by the comforting smell of paper and ink. The store itself is massive. Is much larger than it looks on the outside. There's a gift shop in the front where they have journals, note cards, coffee mugs, stickers, etc. There's a robust Michigan section for local interest. All the usual sections are there: fiction, biography memoir, science, self help, psychology, h health, romance, sci fi, mystery. There are little nooks here and there with wing backed chairs for reading. In the back of the store there's a fireplace with several chairs around it for reading. There's a large children's section with toys to the left side. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It truly feels like a corner bookstore in every sense. The thing I liked the most is the staff recommendations. There's a section, and there are also cards under recommended books with staff statements about why they liked them. I just love all of it. I'm so glad to see bookstores having a resurgence post covid.

Schulers Books is the type of bookstore a bookish person like me will always enjoy perusing. The sections are clearly labeled and always orderly. The staff is quick to help find any books you can think of, even if that means ordering the book especially for you. As an early childhood educator, the new children's section is set up perfectly for a small child to able to explore the books and fall in love with reading. And with the recent addition of a used books section and clearance carts greeting customers at the door, its easy to find a new story to escape into, even on a budget.

This was our first time here as we were traveling and while they do have a wide selection of books, with the exception of their Religion selection, their prices is the reason why for the average rating. Their prices are so high! When comparing them to other options, Schuler was at least 50% to 60% higher for new books. I am all for supporting local book shops but these prices were higher than listed prices. For example, we picked up a book and Schuler's price was $69. When I checked to see if that was a fair prices other sources said the liated price was $49. That is quite a big difference. They do have other items but they were also high in price. They do have a small selection of bargain and clearance books but those were of no interest to me due to the subject matter. I will say they have nice seating in the back and the store was clean.

I will give it 4 stars because I believe in Shop small! Shop local but I don't get a warm & fuzzy feeling when shopping there. The space for books and magazines is well lit and easy to navigate but I find the space where the cash registers are to be unnecessarily dark and annoyingly crowded and junky. I have often found tge people on the floor to be more warm and helpful than those behind the counter.

The atmosphere in this little bookstore is like a dream come true! They have such a wide variety of books, toys, puzzles and games to choose from. They even have a used books section! The staff are always super friendly and accommodating.

I went into the store and as a poor homeless drug addict I thought I could warm up without being harassed for being poor...they saw me and immediately judged me not as a human being but as a piece of trash that they must sweep back into the street..they said to me unless your buying something you need to leave! We don't want any trouble from someone like you...I would have bought a book if I could read but I can't! I just can't! 1 out of 5 stars

Fantastic bookstore. It still says Nicola’s Books on the sign, but it is a Schuler’s. They are the best Michigan bookstore chain IMO. There are tons of magazines, books, games, kids toys and books and so much more. A huge area in the back for someone to read to kids with chairs set up. My wife and I found this recently and made a special trip down to Ann Arbor to visit. Well worth it. Excellent bookstore.