Discover your next great read | Browse our latest recommendations
Discover your next great read | Browse our latest recommendations
Discover 14 independent bookstores across 13 cities in Indiana. From beloved neighborhood shops to iconic literary landmarks, find your next favorite place to browse and discover new books.
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Bookstores
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Used Books
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Rare Books
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With Cafes
A nonprofit bookstore on Mass Ave whose sales fund adult literacy programs throughout Indianapolis. The thoughtfully curated selection spans all genres with a particular strength in diverse voices. A bookstore with a mission that transforms lives one page at a time.
An independent bookstore in Columbus's architecturally celebrated downtown, reflecting the city's design heritage with a beautifully curated interior. The store champions Midwest voices alongside a strong architecture and design section. A cultural anchor in one of America's most surprising small cities.
A community-centered bookstore in revitalized downtown South Bend, known for its inclusive atmosphere and strong children's programming. The store prioritizes diverse representation across all its sections. A bright, welcoming space that feels like a neighborhood living room.
A charming bookstore in historic Madison overlooking the Ohio River, housed in a beautifully restored 1850s commercial building. The store specializes in regional history, river culture, and literary fiction. A quiet retreat that draws bibliophiles from across southern Indiana.
A charming independent bookstore on Franklin's historic courthouse square, named for the Mary Oliver poem that inspires its philosophy of literary discovery. The store combines thoughtful curation with genuine small-town warmth. A reminder that great literature belongs everywhere.
A literary bookstore in the heart of Bloomington's Kirkwood Avenue corridor, serving the Indiana University community with a curated selection that balances academic depth with accessible pleasure reading. The store channels the town's creative and intellectual energy. A bookstore worthy of a great university town.
A warm community bookstore in the small town of Batesville, serving southeastern Indiana with personal service and a selection that reflects local values and interests. The store is a gathering place where neighbors connect over shared reading. Small-town bookselling at its finest.
A peace-minded independent bookstore in Goshen, home to a vibrant Mennonite community and Goshen College. The store blends literary fiction with titles on peace studies, social justice, and simple living. A bookstore where values and great reading intersect.
An upscale bookstore and cafe in Carmel's vibrant Arts & Design District, offering a curated selection in a beautifully designed space. The store combines literary ambition with suburban accessibility. A destination that proves the suburbs can rival any urban literary hub.
Indianapolis's premier children's bookstore, devoted entirely to books for young readers from birth through young adult. The store's expert staff matches every child with the right book at the right time. A magical space where lifelong reading habits begin.
A welcoming independent bookstore in downtown Valparaiso serving the northwest Indiana community with curated selections and community spirit. The store sits at the heart of Valpo's revitalized downtown corridor. A literary anchor for the Duneland region.
A community bookstore in downtown Lafayette serving both the Purdue University community and the wider Wabash Valley. The store balances academic interests with popular reading in a warm, accessible space. Where engineering students and fiction lovers find common ground.
A bright and bustling independent bookstore in downtown Kokomo that has become a center of community life for Howard County. The store combines broad selection with the kind of personal service that keeps readers coming back. Buzzing with literary energy in the heart of Indiana.
An independent bookstore on Wabash Avenue in Terre Haute serving the Indiana State University community and the wider Wabash Valley. The store blends academic depth with community warmth in a city with a proud working-class heritage. A vessel for ideas in the heart of the heartland.
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