This event is in the past.It took place on September 23, 2025 at West Side Book Shop.










Step into West Side Book Shop, Ann Arbor's oldest bookstore, celebrating 50 golden years. Founded by Jay Platt in 1975, this literary haven in the historic John Haarer Building offers a curated mix of rare, antiquarian, and contemporary books.
Historic bookstore
Rare books
Literary gem
Antiquarian finds
West Side Book Shop 50th Anniversary Celebration
Old Fourth Ward










Step into West Side Book Shop, Ann Arbor's oldest bookstore, celebrating 50 golden years. Founded by Jay Platt in 1975, this literary haven in the historic John Haarer Building offers a curated mix of rare, antiquarian, and contemporary books.
Historic bookstore
Rare books
Literary gem
Antiquarian finds
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