Fact and Fiction

These folks delivered a bespoke Christmas miracle. At the eleventh hour on Christmas Eve, right before closing the register, the Fact and Fiction crew saw us looking wanly at the closed sign and pulled us in to affect a quick last-minute gift purchase for my parents, both avid readers. With a scant handful of details about the recipients, the staff immediately produced no fewer than 6 recommendations and we left with perfect gifts in hand. This exceptional service is representative of every experience I've had in the store, and I highly recommend Fact and Fiction to anyone in search of something to read.

The well-selected shelves here tell of how UM has one of the best MFA programs in the country. This longtime shop has been feeding people's minds for a long while, and I expect will do so for a long time yet. You can tell it is run by people who love books. If you do also, come browse.

Excellent selection in a small store. It's well curated in the current lit and sci-fi/fantasy areas and has a well stocked children's book area in the back.

Bookstore is nice but definitely has a strong agenda. Not many classics or material for people with a different world view than the owner. Cute reading accessories like bookmarks and mugs. Would have appreciated seeing myself represented more in book selections. There are other bookstores in town that would have a more expansive selection.

A really special bookstore with a thoughtful selection. The staff are genuinely kind and know their stuff. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, browse, and come back often.

A cozy and friendly store with many great titles on display. It makes me want to spend the day there browsing all the selections! It's nice to shop local as well.

Great bookstore with very friendly staff. Lots of accessible staff recommendations and felt nicely curated