Kerbside pickup
Yes
New Story Community Books in Marshall
Categories
Location on the map
Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, US
Service options
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Phone: +1 269-558-8111
Site: https://www.newstorybooks.com/
Site: https://www.newstorybooks.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–6PM
- Tuesday:10AM–6PM
- Wednesday:10AM–6PM
- Thursday:10AM–6PM
- Friday:10AM–7PM
- Saturday:10AM–7PM
- Sunday:12–5PM
Comments (68)
Every time I go into town this is one of my stops. I love books so I usually come away with a couple. Great selection of new and used books and a cute kids section in the back. Staff are super helpful and you can bring in your own books to trade for a discount on future purchases! I am also thankful for the stores policy of mask wearing and using hand sanitizer at this time. It’s nice to be able to shop whilst feeling safe. Thank you!
This place is everything. They have the perfect selection, just enough without trying to be a big box book store. The people here are also amazing, they really make the place ... They make temendous recommendarions and are super knowledgeable about the right books for the right age.
This is a great bookstore with a helpful staff. They can help you find what you want and suggest other books you may enjoy off of other novels/series you have read. They are such a lovely addition to downtown Marshall and will order whatever you want if it is not in stock. I was thoroughly impressed with their customer service when I was there.
One of those homey feeling bookstores. Its small but has a great variety, and anything they dont carry they will happily order in for you. They have a lot of unique things made by artists, and every time I stop in I see something new. Employees are all extremely kind and helpful. Ill be shopping here often.
This is a warm & welcoming bookstore. The book variety is wide and offers many books that support human rights and serve as excellent educational tools for both myself and my children. The childrens area has recently been spruced up and is very cozy. In addition to books, they also have a variety of artwork, book themed merchandise, and fair trade chocolates. The owners are incredibly accommodating and will order any book that you are looking for that is not currently in their 15,000+ book stock. I HIGHLY recommend this shop and supporting this independent family-owned bookstore.ALSO, kudos to the owners and employees who really stepped up to meet the need for continued education and reading during COVID. Your health practices, curbside pick-up, and shop by appointment options supported the customers while also taking everyones health and safety into high consideration. You are an amazing example of how to offer quality service and customer care. Thank you!
I will drive the 30 mins away from my house to come here. I came in for the first time and was treated like I had been a regular for years. They showed a few different books for my grandson. Such a down to earth place!
Love having a bookseller in our town. Great selection and they can get anything you want in just a few days. They have been a great addition to downtown Marshall and very community minded. Stay strong!
Tom and Kimberly Batterson have taken over ownership of The Mitten Word Bookshop and are doing a fantastic job, offering a variety of new and used books for all ages. They live in Calhoun County and support other local businesses. They are happy to fill orders if they dont have what you want in stock. During this difficult time to run a small business they are keeping customers and staff as safe as possible by asking customers to use hand sanitizer which they provide, and making sure everyone wears a mask (which is the law). They also offer curbside pickup. This store is a wonderful local resource and I feel very safe shopping there. I highly recommend it!
Wonderful owners, on top of having a wide selection, they can also order! Books are perfect gifts (even to oneself) and supporting a local small business makes this a great place to shop!
This gem is 40 minutes from my home and well worth the trip! Such a wide variety of books and cool gifts. The staff is so knowledgeable and welcoming. I highly recommend this book store.
Everything you’d want in a small town book store! I’ve been hearing about this cool store from several Marshall Neighbors, so I finally stopped in to check it out. What a treat! Super friendly and you’ll feel safe while you browse as they follow strict Covid safety guidelines which I do appreciate.Do yourself a favor and check them out!
I love that you can purchase used books here! Friendly staff and great prices. Fast delivery when Ive place online orders. Glad to support local small businesses.
Best Bookstore around! Family owned and loved! Jim and family help you in anyway possible! They help you find a book that you might think you can’t. They are willing to order a used book for you. They offer smiles, stories, reviews of books, laughs and best of all amazing customer service. We cannot ask for a better bookstore in our small town! Thank you for all you do for us!
Wonderful owners, staff, and selection. They really care about their community and it shows. Plus theyre dog friendly!
My first visit was on Small Business Saturday, but it won’t be my last. Excellent selection of books for all ages. I bought two books for my granddaughters and can’t wait to come back for more. Highly recommended!
Great local bookstore. Huge inventory of many genres.
Walked in expecting to find good books, instead I was met by an employee telling me my mask had to go over my nose, so I walked out. Im not getting carbon dioxide poisoning just to support your business, and I would much rather shop at big box stores than here, which is sad because I love small businesses. Will also tell the great people of Marshall not to shop here either every chance I get.
We are all avid readers in my family! We prefer holding a book over digital reading and long missed going to browse for new adventures during this pandemic. Then came the buzz of The Mitten Word Bookshop! My parents live in Marshall, MI and must take exposure to COVID extremely seriously due to underlying conditions. This is one of the very few places they are SAFE and I cannot fairly express how much I appreciate that! Thank you to the owners for taking care of the community and treating my parents as they would their own. A+ service! The Mitten will always be our 1st choice!
Wonderful selection of books; I can always find something new and intriguing to read. Atmosphere is clean and very welcoming and the staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable! Such a tremendous addition to downtown Marshall!
This locally owned independent bookstore is a treasure. Full of books that are selected to delight. And delight they do! Not to mention the owners who know their books. Be sure to drop in and find several great reads. Love The Mitten Word.
I love this local, independent book shop. The owners and staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They have an amazing selection of books and a variety of book related & themed products, and give great recommendations.
Very nice and well put together book store. The new owners are very friendly people. The kids section in the back is very fun and my son had a blast looking at books.
Stopped in this delightful bookstore while visiting in Marshall. Found a wide variety of books and friendly employees. Will definitely stop in again on our next pass through town and highly recommend!
This is a Lovely book shop. The proprietors are welcoming and helpful. The books are well organized.There is a good selection of new and used book for all ages and interests. I enjoyed the many unique books about Michigan and its residents. Its a charming book shop.
I bought books at Newstory for my young nephew. I enjoyed seeing visually so many African American books to choose from and the staff was very helpful!
Wonderful! I appreciate the great selection for childrens books and was impressed by the variety. Cant wait to visit again with more time!
Every time I come in, I am greeted with a friendly face. I absolutely love the variety of used and new books!
Great people... great products. Kind, conscientious, and compassion ate. They care about their customers and their community. Thanks for encouraging are intellectual and physical health.
Nice selection and great customer service! Excellent downtown bookstore, highly recommended.
One of the nicest bookstores I’ve been to! We love it here.
Charming place to visit. Very friendly staff. Lots of different genres of books
Excellent independent book store and local gift shop. Great selection and awesome staff.
I thought this book store lacked in good books, it was not welcoming in atmosphere or staff. It wasnt worth the time I traveled to see it.☹️ Maybe it the whole covid thing idk
I love this bookshop. Great events, great owners, friendly staff, and a very friendly and cute dog. Like them on facebook and visit them frequently.
Very eclectic, lots of fun nerd discoveries to be made. Bring your credit card.
Love this store ! Marshall has needed a book store for a long time ! They can order almost anything you want as well
Excellent customer service and excellent prices. Staff recommended books based on my interest. They are amazing
An online article (wkzo.com 3/28) indicates that it has open hours daily. This is not an essential business and, as such, should not have open hours at all. This is not only a violation but also a dangerous idea.
Great place for my children to get books especially for there prices . Love the book shop.
Awesome bookstore. Great atmosphere, customer service and selection.
My favorite place! I love the staff and the prices. I swear I could stay there all day reading!
Great local independent book shop. Wonderful customer service.
This bookstore gives me hope for a more inclusive Marshall.
Nice local bookshop. Very careful about sanitation including masks.
They do an awesome job and go above and beyond. We are so lucky to have them in town.
Great store, good selection and friendly staff
VERY Friendy, and if they dont have it they will find it!!! Coffee is welcomed :-)
Check out the used kids books in the back of the store. Great chocolate.
I love this little book store. Its perfect.
Small town old bookstore feeling
Great locally owned bookstore.
Great little hometown bookstore and can order you anything you need.
Cute bookstore, very friendly staff!!!
Very nice courteous sales associates. Will be going back again.
Great gifts and souvenirs. Friendly atmosphere
Fun gifts
Very friendly staff.
Interesting antiques
Total reviews rating 4.8
68 Reviews for New Story Community Books 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-04I like to visit an independent bookstore in every community I visit and this one was great! I love bookstores that are community focused and socially conscious. They have new and used books which is always nice, very enticing suggestions and a nice layout. Everywhere I looked I saw something I wanted, so be careful! Staff was also very friendly while also being unobtrusive which I feel is ideal for a bookstore. One of the employees gave us excellent restaurant recommendations, as a bonus. Its a cool little shop!
Review №2
2022-07-05Wonderful progressive bookstore with attractive displays. The staff was excited about my pick and offered suggestions. We stopped here on a road trip and it was well worth it.
Review №3
2022-04-30The staff are very friendly and helpful! Lots of Michigan and Marshall specific books. Great experience and we will definitely visit again soon!
Review №4
2022-05-13I visit here multiple times a month and Im so glad that theres a bookstore in Marshall! All the staff are really nice and helpful no matter what youre looking for, and they also give great recommendations.
Review №5
2020-08-17I love this bookstore. Not only do they have a wonderful selection, but they can also special order and the books will arrive typically in a couple of days. I also have met some wonderful authors at book signings. They have some terrific book themed gifts as well including book lights, book themed socks and fun enameled pins. The staff is friendly and very helpful with terrific book recommendations. Worth the trip every time!
Review №6
2022-01-24Such a great place! I love being there in person and during Covid theyve been so accommodating when Ive needed to order and pick up. Support this business; they deserve it given how much theyre pouring into our community.
Review №7
2021-04-18The most splendid bookstore!! They have a wonderful selection with some absolute steals. Very affordable and I am very appreciative of their teacher discount so I can add some YA to my classroom. I love the way they have the store organized as well as their selection of unique gifts and local artists’ work. I have only been once and I bought a ton of books but I already can’t wait to go back.
Review №8
2021-12-10Beautiful, historic venue. Lots of great books and mugs and trinkets and pillows to choose from. You can also bring in your old, clean books for store credit! I love this place! You will too. No, I didnt get paid for this indorsement. Lol. I just love this store.
Review №9
2020-08-17This bookstore is a great downtown bookstore with wonderful displays for browsing. The owners are careful about safety, requiring all customers and employees to wear masks properly. Ive bought several books here, and when they didnt have a book, I was able to order seamlessly through their website. Not to mention, you can pick up a pizza next right next door, or a bottle of wine across the street. Mitten Word fits nicely into the downtown Marshall vibe. And the owners are responsive, friendly and willing to do what they can to help their customers. Thank you so much!
Review №10
2020-09-02Very cozy, colorful, and friendly atmosphere. Albeit small, it presents a wonderful array of classics, nonfiction, and everything in between (both new & used) for those looking to stop in and find something interesting and affordable. The owner has an impressive history in managing and running bookstores, and it definitely shows in their selection of literature while also being cognizant of the times we live in at the moment. You have to wear a mask upon entry, but in September of 2020 that should already be a given for any frequented indoor business venture.All in all would recommend. Every community needs a good bookstore, and The Mitten Word Bookshop definitely fits the bill.