Central Book Exchange

10/12/2026

Banned Books Week has officially ended but we will continue to push the conversation, promote banned titles, and fight censorship. That said, the following SEVEN titles were recently banned statewide.

“House of Earth and Blood” by Sarah J. Maas
“Perfect” by Ellen Hopkins
“Identical” also by Ellen Hopkins
“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl “ by Jesse Andrews
“Kingdom of the Cursed” by Kerri Maniscalco
“Storm and Fury” by Jennifer Armentrou
“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V.E. Schwab

❓What does banning a book mean in Utah?

In Utah, a book is banned when at least three school districts, or two districts and five charter schools, determine it contains “sensitive material.” This means the book must be removed from all public school libraries and curriculums within the state.

“Banning books gives us silence, when we need speech.” - Stephen Chbosky

10/09/2026

We have two wonderful local authors here today for the Sugarhouse Art Walk! Come meet the authors in person and buy a signed copy.📕

10/07/2026

Join us for a magical midnight release party for A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas!!

Reserve your spot using the link in our bio to secure your book and be entered into a drawing to win your copy for FREE!🧚🏽🎉

The fae fun will begin at 9:30 pm on October 26th. Hardcover books are $32 and release at midnight. No payment upfront. Limited reservations available.

09/23/2026

Come check out some of our spooky books as Halloween is approaching quickly! Our staff loves reading horror and would be more than happy to point you in the right direction for your next read! Also, check out our recommendations list when you stop in! 🎃 👻

09/17/2026

Football season is upon us! Come stop by and check out all our football themed books to get prepared for the rest of the season! Talk to our staff about some of our best picks!

09/01/2026

Don’t forget to bring your pup in every Tuesday for our Bring Your Dog BOGO! 🐾

We love our four-legged customers… honestly, we might like them more than you. 😂

So grab your best reading buddy, come shop, and let them enjoy their BOGO moment too! 🐕

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

WE’RE HIRING!
Come into the store and fill out one of our applications if you’d like to join our team!

Details:

$14/hour
10–20 hours per week
Weekday evening availability (4:00–7:30 PM)
Ideally available for a Saturday or Sunday
Must be 18+
Applications must be filled out in-store
Interviews will be scheduled for the week of August 24
Already have an application with us? If you’d still like to be considered, please email us at [email protected] or stop by the store and let us know.
And most importantly: Be ready to talk books.

07/31/2026

The Parking Lot Sale is underway!!!! Spend this great day with us. A lot of great deals and amazing books! 📕