Sidetrack Bookshop
Quick facts
Sidetrack Bookshop is a bookstore at 325 S Washington Ave in Royal Oak, MI, open daily from undefined. Call +1248-341-0777 for details.
- Address
- 325 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
- Phone
- +1248-341-0777
- Hours today
- undefined – undefined
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
About Sidetrack Bookshop
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.
Known for
- 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
Good for
- Wheelchair accessible
What reviewers say elsewhere
“I love it simply the best. The bookstore was wonderful”
— Mark Taylor, September 4, 2026 · google
“Very 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.”
— Stephie Corpse, September 2, 2026 · google
“Absolutely 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!”
— Jack Franklin Phoenix, August 31, 2026 · google
“You can park in the municipal parking lot and walk over. This is the bookstore so filled with charm and books you could scarcely believe they could fit an art class from Paint Creek Center for the arts, but they did. The employees were w…”
— DonnaJo Dembinski, August 27, 2026 · google
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Sidetrack Bookshop — frequently asked
- Is Sidetrack Bookshop open on Mondays?
- Yes — Sidetrack Bookshop is open Monday from undefined to undefined.
- Where is Sidetrack Bookshop?
- Sidetrack Bookshop is at 325 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067.
- What is the phone number for Sidetrack Bookshop?
- You can reach Sidetrack Bookshop on +1248-341-0777.
