I had never been here before but used the Indy book crawl as an excuse to check it out!…read more They are located in sobro and I was impressed with the selection of books that they offer! I ended up getting a book, and a magnet! Can't wait to come back again, show them some support if you can!

Good location, nice variety of books. I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, just intending to…read morebrowse, and left with a couple of books. Nice independent option

What a cute store! It has a bit of everything! I enjoyed looking around at all of the options! I…read morecould have spent a lot of money, but it's good to practice self control! I ended up purchasing a cute fork and knife book mark and some fun stickers for my water bottle! Check this place out for gifts! Or just treat yourself! I know I'll be back! :)

This is my one of my go-to places for locally-made gifts and quirky gifts that are perfect for my…read morefriends/family. I always find something here, often times for myself. This was one of many stops we made on small business Saturday and it did not disappoint.

So happy to have stopped by this cutesy book store! Talk about titles galore - I filled my TBR list…read morewith multiple books. Easily spent an hour or so looking around. The workers seemed nice, talkative and I loved the shelf's showcasing what they were currently reading and what they suggest. I typically read on my kindle so I didn't plan to purchase a physical copy but I stumbled upon a freebie shelf and left with 3 new reads!

Based upon the number of people who were also at this shop on the Sunday morning I visited, I don't…read moreknow if it qualifies as a hidden gem, but it feels like it. Nice variety of books, though I mostly just looked at the fiction section. Little bit of everything, classics to newer titles. Enjoyable neighborhood bookstore

Thrilled there IS an art supply store in downtown, so let's start there. Presumably, they get a lot…read moreof business from artists in the Stutz, since that's where they are. It's a petite shop, so, no surprise, they have a limited number of things available. I needed some last minute supplies for a class and didn't find everything I needed, but some. It was worth going, though since I'd rather support a local art supply shop. A quick list of things I know they had: colored pens, pencils, inks, sketch pads/ papers, water colors, gesso, all sizes of mechanical pencil refills, markers and more. They also have a loyalty rewards program.

A LOCALLY OWNED art supplies store in downtown Indy, Griffy's has a wide range of art materials for…read moredifferent mediums. The store is small, but professionals and hobbyists will still likely find what they need to either start or complete their masterpieces. They even have art gift sets for the creators in your life. You can browse the store in-person or shop online and get items shipped or pick up in store.

I was here for work, and it being my first visit to the campus I was very impressed!…read more A large part of my job is visiting campuses to check in and be a resource for former students. This location is clean, well maintained and was the perfect work space, I enjoyed coffee and got a good deal of work completed. I'll be back here in the coming months and am glad to know that I have a work space.

Gotta love the IUPUI B&N! The lower floor has textbooks but up above there is clothing, typical B&N…read morebooks (including the discount books) so you can enjoy nonfiction, fiction...even graphic novels! There's a B&N cafe as well. They have your standard Starbucks items (but not everything - Barnes & Noble Starbucks are different when it comes to some items. Your Starbucks gift card won't work here and some of the fancy items aren't sold here. However, the snacks/lunches are good. There's personal pizzas, bagels, Cheesecake Factory items, and then a rack of snacks/treats. I love the feta stuffed pretzels. Check out their specials as well. They'll change, but some current examples are $4 for an any-size ice coffee or iced tea + pretzel/bagel; Thursdays are half-off pizzas, and one day a week the sandwiches are half-off as well. I also appreciate that the bookstore supports the campus community. The manager is very supportive of Paws Pantry and other philanthropic activities. At first when I came to campus I winced at another corporation clawing into a university campus...so it's good that the bookstore is supportive of students. Also, the textbooks are fair priced. Textbooks are just so expensive in general because the publishing companies are awful, and then force bookstores to pay top dollar as well. Sigh. Location: B&N is located in the Campus Center and if you're visiting campus, you'll need a parking pass or park in the Vermont Street Garage. The latter is an expensive option, so...

Very cute, lots of great pens & pencils to choose from and reasonable prices too. You could hear a…read morepin drop in there, so quiet and calm.

Cute with a great variety of paper journaling tools, love that they also had stickers! Got some…read moregreat things from them and parking was easy!

This shop is stunning! I didn't even know it existed and I'm so glad I meandered over there after…read morea stop at CAMI in Garfield Park. If you love books, especially the classics and those written by women, this is THE PERFECT shop for you! All of the book covers in here are stunning! There were some notebooks and other items for purchase as well. I went with one of the wrapped mystery books which came with some cute stickers and a reading log as well. My friend loved her book and I also have been wanting to read the one I got! It was Middlemarch! The shop owner was super friendly and shared a lot of her thoughts on the books in the store. I hope to come back soon!

This spot is such a gem! I love it and am so happy to have found it after almost 5 years of being…read morehere! Very charming and cozy, with cats and repurposed handmade/vintage journals and books (mostly classics) with the prettiest covers. Ended up with perfect gifts for the MIL. The owner is also so sweet, and recommended that we check out the conservatory nearby for the last day of the Christmas deco/train installation. We followed her advice and I'm so glad that we did, what a way to close out 2023!

Loudmouth Books is such a jewel!…read more It's a small bookstore that is expertly curated. It sells a bit of everything, from contemporary, romance, LGBTQ and historical fiction, as well as an array of non-fiction, cookbooks, kids, YA and other bits, The clerk who helped us was also quick with great recommendations. It was hard to decide, and in the end I got a novel I had been eying and a book-themed T-shirt. This bright spot -- both literally with its big front windows and figuratively with its wonderful selection -- made book shopping fun. A great spot to visit while in Indy!

Indy's bookshop scene is really incredible. This was my first time popping into Loudmouth Books and…read moreit certainly won't be my last. I love how vibrant the space is and was warmly greeted the second I walked in. There's a lovely separate room that has a selection of kids & YA options and some cozy bean bags if I remember correctly . The main room has a really awesome collection of intentionally chosen and eclectic books. The person working offered some great recommendations as well. I hope to be back again soon!

Updating my review of Luna Music and bumping it up from four stars to five. This is because a) Luna…read moredeserves all five stars; and b) it's been nine (!!) years since my last review. In my last review, I think I complained about being a tired mom with macaroni and cheese stains on my pants. Well, nine years later, I'm still a mom but fortunately less tired, the stains on my pants are from red wine and vegan tzatziki, and the kids I made macaroni and cheese for have grown up and are very interested in music. And they ask me to take them to Luna Music. I'm always happy to oblige. My oldest kid love Luna Music because he can find albums for the bands that he listens to. Bands and artists that are not on my radar at all (Blood Orange? Anyone, anyone? Bueller?), but he loves them, and it makes him happy to find them here in vinyl. Luna has a lot of new music on vinyl. This is the place to visit in Indianapolis if you're looking for any kind of new music. They are on top of it. In fact, I subscribe to their weekly newsletter just to keep abreast of the new music that drops every week. Luna Music keeps me young and able to relate to my children, who have astounding musical taste for their age. Luna skews toward records, but they also have a smaller selection of used CDs, as well as a collection of used cassette tapes that are smaller still. You can also find zines, local artwork, greeting cards, record players and other fun things. The people who work here are super friendly and not at all snobby. There are no Jack-Black-from-High-Fidelity people here!

Had an occasion to make a return trip to Luna Music and it was as rewarding as our earlier visit…read more Chill vibe and friendly staff. Even helped us with a lunch spot recommendation. . Hope this business continues to thrive.