The bookstore has been in its current location since 1991.  It began as a small store in Maple Village in the early 1970's and moved to Westgate Mall in the 1980's.

Nicola Rooney purchased the store in 1995 and it became Nicola's Books in 1997.  The store retains its original design featuring alcoves with comfortable seating and a fireplace in the back. 

Nicola's Books is one of Michigans largest independent bookstores.  In Ann Arbor we have had a long standing relationship with Washtenaw Literacy with Nicola being on the board so long that her term limit is just around the corner.  We are also business partners with both the public and private school sector in Washtenaw County.  We have a strong working relationship with the Ann Arbor District Library with Nicola being on the screening committe for six years for the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads program.  More recently we have been partnering with Ann Arbor icon The Michigan Theater.