THIS is one fantastic bookstore. In fact, it is *the quintessential* small town bookstore, the one…read moreyou actually read about in books and wish you had one yourself. If you're anywhere near Elkhart, YOU DO. Lucky us!! Things we love: The work in progress Harry Potter closet under the stairs. YEP!!! The amazing staff! The owners are SO community-minded. It's remarkable. Of course, excellent selection of books THE CUTEST kids area Rolling bookshelves for event space (!) Events! (such as poetry open mic, or local authors) Local authors are featured Knowledgeable staff FANTASTIC sitting clever signs Things that make me sad: We live an hour away. Go! And, perhaps, you'll write your OWN novel, about a bookstore, and this will be your model. LOVE!

This place was a huge disappointment. I took my 3-year old granddaughter on an outing and chose…read morethis local bookstore as part of it. She LOVES reading, and I thought it would be fun to visit a local, independent bookstore. It is a used bookstore, which was not clear from website description. The book choices for preschool children were minimal - a single small bookcase of books - most of which were ancient. (There was a Dick and Jane book there if you want to gauge age of the books). The books were poorly organized and many were very worn. As my granddaughter said, "This bookstore is boring." It was a shame as small communities need good bookstores. This wasn't it. I've been to some GREAT small independent bookstores; I know they can be amazing. This was just depressing.

They have a wide selection of books..it's a very cozy environment. I'm so glad I found out about…read morethis place it's my new favorite shop haha

From the owner: We are a small-town bookstore with small-town prices, keeping prices low; so all you have to worry…read moreabout is what to read next! Conveniently located next door to a coffee shop.

Wonderful selection of Gifts, Greeting cards, Bibles, Bible Studies, Journals, Wall Art and more!…read moreFriendly and helpful!

I simply love this little, cozy book and gift store tucked away in Coppes Commons. They specialize…read morein Christian literature, gifts, home decor, etc. I love all of their wall art, I want to take it all home! They have a great children's section as well, it's very inviting and nicely arranged. I have found gifts and items here that I've never been able to find any of the chain Christian bookstores. They are small but have a ton of items available and options to choose from. Their prices are affordable, and they often have sales!

Fantastic bookstore! Everything is well organized, the store is spacious and accessible, and they…read moredon't mind if you hang out and browse. Even if you browse for an excessive amount of time. Even if you forget what time it is and realize you've been there for almost two hours. Other fun stuff available besides books! Games, notebooks, tote bags, magnets, all the little things book lovers are likely to need. We're from Chicago and whenever we're out even vaguely in the area, we stop here!

Giant bookstore with an awesome collection of books, knick knacks, games, and other fun bookish…read moremerchandise. The employees are so friendly and the entire vibe of the store is welcoming. Love it!!

We are always in search of used book stores, something that is getting harder to find all the time…read more While visiting the University of Notre Dame we did a YELP search and found Erasmus ... and what a find it was. Now for those avid readers looking for an orderly used book store ... you might have to look elsewhere. But if you are looking for a book store with thousands of used books ... with only a basic framework to the organization of inventory ... this is your place. Set in an old cottage-style home that has been granted Landmark Status in this residential neighborhood, there are books everywhere ... in the basement, on the first floor, and supposedly in each and every room. Most of the books are on shelves, but many are in assorted stacks. The owner/manager of the place is a wonder all to himself. Friendly and outgoing, he actually does know where the major genres are in his layout, and he can help you get close to what you seek. The rest is up to you. The owner is always buying additional used books to flesh out the collection, so that could be a thing for those that are interested. On the buy side, if the owner doesn't have it ... he can probably find you what you want. The store is also complemented with a wonderful old watchdog that is almost on his last legs ... but he will get up and greet you if you have a few minutes. He adds to the overall ambience of this historic building. Now for those that have forgotten: Erasmus was a Dutch humanist, Catholic theologian, and pioneering philologist (philology being the study of literary texts and oral and written records) and we assume the source of the store's name. All in all this was a great stop on our visit ... and we'll be sure to do it again.

Erasmus is a wonderful and weird used bookstore, packed to the brim with books of all sorts by an…read moreavid book collector or two in an old and beautiful home. My bf and I got lost in here (although it is quite organized), just looking for a diamond on the rough book to take home back in April 2025. I only had $8 in cash in me and the kind bookseller let me buy a $10 Jewish hardcover cookbook for only $8! While I am trying to buy LESS books as I downsize, I plan to stop by Erasmus periodically to look and perhaps, give a book a home! Parking is street parking.

I ordered 20 children's books for the littles that are visiting. The order was shipped and received…read morein tact, all books are in pristine condition and the descriptions were spot on. Will do this again. Great prices on sale and shipping was free. Thank you Barnes and Noble

It's fun to see a relic from history but books are outrageously expensive. Why would anyone pay 30%…read moremore than Amazon to shop here LOL. Employees are helpful but cant do anything about crazy prices

Best board / card game selection around. Plus they sell gently used games and books downstairs! If…read moreyou love to thrift and play games- check them out. You won't be disappointed.

I've been a regular since 1978 although I am no longer local and so visit only a couple times a…read moreyear. It is a welcome respite from chaos. Always calm and quiet. Always interesting games and books to look at. Always treasures to find.