Sidetrack Bookshop
4.9 ★ · 218 reviews on Google
Closed now · 325 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Sidetrack Bookshop is an independent bookstore at 325 S Washington Ave in downtown Royal Oak, MI, serving readers across Metro Detroit. Its selection centers on new books, including new releases and staff favorites, with booksellers offering personalized recommendations. The women-owned and LGBTQ-owned small business also supports local authors and partners with schools, libraries, and community organizations. Literary programming is a regular part of the shop’s work, with frequent author talks, book launches, and community events throughout the year. Sidetrack hosts multiple book clubs, while its sister store, The Caboose: Sidetrack Bookshop for Kids, focuses on books and events for young readers. Shoppers can browse in store or use in-store and curbside pickup. The shop lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking, welcomes LGBTQ visitors, and identifies as a transgender safe space.
Know before you go
- New books and personalized recommendations
- Author talks and book launches
- Multiple book clubs and local author support
- Women-owned and LGBTQ-owned bookstore
- Children’s books at sister store The Caboose
- Reviewers often praise the service (1 mentions)
- Reviewers often praise the wait (1 mentions)
- Reviewers often praise the cleanliness (1 mentions)
Amenities
- Open late
- Wheelchair accessible
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I love it simply the best. The bookstore was wonderful
— Google, 5★, September 4, 2026Very helpful staff, super clean, knew what I wanted. Currently waiting for their neighbor store to text me an update on a book order I placed last Sunday.
— Google, 5★, September 2, 2026Absolutely love this place, my favorite new bookstore in Detroit metro for sure! Lots of cool, funny stickers and knickknacks in addition to a wide selection of newer books!
— Google, 5★, August 31, 2026
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