Book lovers and bargain hunters in Livonia, get ready to stock your shelves. The Bookstock used book and media sale is back in town, turning Laurel Park Place into a literary treasure trove until April 14. With an array of titles spanning from mystery to cookbooks, some going for as low as $1, this event is not to be missed. According to ClickOnDetroit, the proceeds from this sale are set to benefit local literacy and education projects, which have seen over $2 million in donations over the past two decades.
Not only is this the event's 20th anniversary, but there's also a special offer in store for those who bring a Bookstock bag from any previous year – they'll get 20% off their purchase. The book fair, featuring hundreds of thousands of gently-used books, has become a staple event for Metro Detroit's literature enthusiasts. It's open every day, with slightly shorter hours on Sunday, per information obtained by ClickOnDetroit.
Meanwhile, this year's Bookstock is looking to be bigger than ever, boasting nearly 400,000 items up for grabs, as reported by The Detroit News. Those itching to get first pick could do so during the presale, which even featured a performance by the Ukaladies. As Bookstock has grown, so has its inventory and community impact, distributing over $3 million to literacy and education projects across Detroit, Oakland and Wayne counties.
Carol Dmitruk, reflecting on the surge in donations, suggested to the Detroit Free Press that a post-pandemic clearing out may be to blame. "People are telling their kids, 'Come and get your junk or I'm donating it,'" she revealed. And with treasures like a first edition of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" and original pressings of The Beatles albums to be encountered, bargain hunters have much to scout for at the venue.
For those looking to dive into the action, you can find a complete rundown of the event, including a price list for items ranging from recent hardcovers to vinyl records, on the Bookstock website, as listed by ClickOnDetroit. So set a course for Livonia and be ready to uncover some low-priced literary gems while supporting a good cause. And remember, if you happen to run out of room for your new finds, Bookstock will willingly accept them back next year, according to a hint dropped by the Detroit Free Press.
