If you know me, you know I love Fifth Street and all of the businesses there.
Lawn Gnome is no exception.
Downtown Phoenix is somewhat of a bookstore desert (the ASU downtown campus bookstore doesn't count), and when you're hungry for a piece of literature, you have to look no farther than Lawn Gnome books. Walls on walls of books and books make this the best place to escape when you want something to read. It's even walking distance (five blocks east) from the light rail!
There are also weekly events at Lawn Gnome, including a poetry slam on Thursday nights at eight.