Bookmark

Bookmark has been a vital part of downtown Valparaiso's renaissance since 2011, bringing quality independent bookselling to a northwest Indiana community that had long gone without. The store sits on Lincolnway, the main thoroughfare of a charming downtown that has attracted new restaurants, galleries, and shops in recent years. The general interest selection is broad and well curated, with particular strengths in mystery, cooking, and children's books that reflect the tastes of Valpo's engaged readership. The local authors section celebrates the literary talent of the Duneland region, and the staff's genuine enthusiasm for matching readers with books creates the kind of personal connection that defines great independent bookselling. The store has become a gathering place for the community, hosting events that bring neighbors together and strengthening the cultural fabric of this small city between Chicago and the Indiana Dunes.