I loved the bookstore- it felt like a treasure hunt! It's pretty much impossible for me to go into…read morea bookstore and not walk out with my wallet much lighter and my book bag much heavier, and this store was no exception! No notes! Definitely recommend if you live in Lafayette/West Lafayette, or even if you're just visiting!

Such a nice little bookshop on Main. They have a great variety. It was quiet and had a nice vibe…read morethat made you want to search the stacks. Definitely worth a stop if on Main St. in Lafayette! Street parking. Open on Sunday - which is always a plus!

Surprisingly neat book nook with a massive selection, my buddy and I didn't quite find what he…read morewanted, a hardcover of The Screwtape Letters, but still an inviting and easy spot to recommend. Well organized for a small space, do not forget the basement! They have a sister store downtown too. Value is typical for a small store. The prices are of course not eBay however directly supporting a local business is goals these days. Staff was relaxed, everything was clean, and I will be back!

I love a small bookstore! I was in Lafayette for a night and made sure to stop by Second Flight…read moreBooks. I am sooo glad I did because I walked out with 3 books! The space is huge!! Lots to choose from. It is organized by genre and there is plenty of new releases as well as used, old, and collectible books! The prices are really great too! For a new release, it is a couple dollars cheaper than the list price. Then for used, they are anywhere between $8-$10. Make sure to check this place out

This was the most whimsical surprise. At first glance this is a college used bookstore where you…read morecan buy beads, incense and records. Don't stop there. The magic lies below. The stairs are steep, but proceed slowly and visit the basement used books. I spent more than an hour. It is organized into sections by subjects, but there is no card catalog. Imagine the best book smelling old school library with history and culture and most eclectic mix of books that you've ever experienced in your life. Most of them run between $4 to $8. Wander. Soak it in. It made me rewind in time thirty years. It will cure all stress and transport to times of old. I miss bookstores like this!!! I left with 8 used books. This place is good for the soul.

If you like to explore this is the place for you it's filled with so much located not far from…read morePurdue University. It's seems to take up most of the block each section is a treasure trove in itself from Books, Records yes vinyl and knock knacks. We all know college and their parents are on a budget so the price range here is perfect. I can say honestly no one will walk away empty handed and remember if you can't find it just ask and the staff here will direct you to the right spot

This new store has about everything a Boilermaker could want. The store has a wide variety of…read moremerchandise and is very clean. The staff is pretty friendly and helpful. Prices are a bit expensive. But you can't find this type of merchandise just everywhere. It's always fun to come in here and browse! Boiler UP!!

Go online for your school stuff! These campus shops take advantage of the students who don't plan…read moreahead or care about looking for better prices and have no ethical business code besides making as much money as they can however they can. Just like University Book Store, Follett's has a great selection of books you'll be told "you have to have for this class" but extremely high prices. Even on hardly used latest edition $200 textbooks, you'll be lucky to be offered a buy back price at all because the next newest edition could easily have been released making your book worthless. These campus bookstores are basically funding a few old retirement homes in Key West. Do yourself a favor with a few minutes Google and look for e-books, Purdue library options, and avoid these overpriced "required reading" books at all costs (because it is going to be a lot of costs).

Cafe is surprisingly the most chill and relaxing spot on this side of the city. Plenty of parking,…read morehow long until some businesses with limited office space realize they should partner and setup staff with Barns and Nobles to work remote once or twice a week? Best place for books in the area, long evening hours, quiet place with plenty of space to enjoy a self paced browse. Coffee shop has predictable prices but definitely not as bad as many other caffeine fixes around here. Been going here many years and always have had great experiences with staff, finding new stuff from Star Wars comics to random Top Gear magazines. Also great selection of comics, vinyl records, and fun random toys, games, and gifts.

According to a Google search for the store hours near me on Sunday they close at 8 PM. My fiancé…read moreand I walked in at 7 PM to go look at baby books and we were told they close at 7 on Sundays. Even though the information on Google says 8 PM. Not sure why this happened. Fix it.

Turn the Page is such a cute little bookstore! I stopped by with my niece, so I didn't explore as…read morefully as I would on my own. But I still enjoyed seeing their thought-out displays and standard shelves. Their kids section is super cute and we found a fun scratch-and-sniff magnetic bookmark that we definitely walked away with. The shop owner was there and very kind when we spoke! I'll happily visit again next time I'm in the area.

What a cute and beautiful bookstore in the heart of Westfield!!! At the moment, Westfield is…read moregrowing so rapidly that small businesses will have good customer uptick in due time. I visited turn the page with a gift card and I loved their selection of books which was a combination of local Indy authors, best sellers and some really good picks by the store owners themselves. I had a great time chatting and picked up a book basis the book keeper and a friendly customers recommendation. The store is small but still houses lovely reading couches and a kids play area. This is a nice spot if you are looking for something quite but not too far! They have their own book clubs and authors book reading events so do check it out!

Running a comic shop can be tough, but for some stores, the joy of browsing old issues and feeling…read morethe comics is what makes them special. Unfortunately, this store doesn't quite capture that magic. Upfront, I want to say that it appears to have been around for a while, attracting dedicated comic fans. It is doing something right. It also hosts local card tournaments (and maybe D&D?), but I can't speak to the variety of those. This might be their bread and butter. Not sure. The comic section, however, is a mess. As soon as you walk in, you pass a narrow row of shelves about 5 feet tall facing away from you--it's unclear why, but it makes the space feel small or uninviting. Still, it isn't a large space, and it doesn't match the charm of classic comic shops. Felt more like I was entering a dark porn store from the 80s. For my trip, I had read revieews and as a local comic store, I wanted to check it out. I was looking for back issues. Remember stores with hundreds of boxes overflowing with comics packed in too tight to see the comics? Yep, that is this place. Navigating the shop is tricky: new comics are on hanging shelves too close together, forcing you to crouch and strain to see them under the shelf above. Independent comics are on the far left of the store in the back - between the boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes of back issues. The backstock is packed with rows of comics, about 25% overflow in each box (plus stacks of comics on top of those boxes). Very hard to browse. When you do find a title, the comics tend to be dusty, and although sealed, I didn't have my glasses to check for spine ticks or other issues. But, it can't be good to store comics on top of a box without a lid. If you're hunting for key back issues, forget it--these have been picked over like roadkill in the desert; there's nothing valuable left. Instead, you'll find many comics priced between $1-$2, labeled at $4-$8 or more, but most are from the past and generally worthless. I can't tell if the store is clean, but it felt dirty (maybe the lighting or the dusty boxes?). If I were to advise the store - even though they seem to be doing fine - I'd suggest selling your stock on Whatnot, starting at $1 per comic, to gauge interest. If you can clear out 35% of your back issues that way, you won't need to sell low-value comics at higher prices. I understand the reluctance to take losses - I've felt the same - but if your stock is holding back from creating a warm, vibrant, energetic atmosphere, it might be worth doing. There's no shame in dumping unsellable stock as a tax write-off. Listing those low-priced comics at $4-$6 could generate significant revenue and help the store thrive. Personally, I think this is the best approach, as you don't need to spend hours selling thousands of comics. I will note that the staff were friendly. I spoke with one staff member and they are knowledgeable about the stock they had. My guess is this might be where the store shines for people. The human touch. I so wanted to like this place. But, maybe I wait until I make trips to Chicago in the future.

Absolutely a gem! There's rows and rows of comic books, but they also carry board games and playing…read morecards. Ms. Sadako (owner's mother) is always friendly and sweet; I enjoy the conversations I have with her. It's always fun to just stop by and browse, and they also have a small section of old nostalgic Japanese manga. The owner, Roy, is very knowledgeable and can help you find what you're looking for. He has a great sense of humor and he's full of interesting stories. I didn't grow up near a comic book store, but I hope this is what the good ol' days were like. Just a quirky family business with a strong sense of community. So stay for a while, and enjoy meeting old and new friends.

This was my second time visiting west Lafayette, and I had some time to kill before meeting with my…read morestudent so I decided to explore. Happened across this store and was excited to check it out, I was browsing the books, and walked to each different section, there were so many fun crystals, clothes and Knick nacks! I could have spent hours browsing, but I'm glad I was able to find some fun treasures! Can't wait to go back!

I could spend all day in Von's, just because it's so big! Every topic under the sun. If you don't…read morego downstairs you miss 60% of their stock of books.

Such a chill place and has really good deals on pretty much everything, the two owners are very…read moreknowledgable too. I buy incense here every time and they have the widest and coolest selection of product, pretty much incomparable to your average store. A "normal" store would charge you an arm and a leg compared to what they got honestly highly suggest taking a visit here if you're into this kind of stuff I bet you wont be disappointed. Ive invested plenty of my own money here and haven't gotten anything to complain about. They will also help you and are friendly if theres anything you want to ask them. 10/10

Anytime I'm feeling down, this place is the answer. I love their ring selection, crystals and more…read more I'm size 5 and I always have so many choices to choose from for their rings. Employees are all lovely and fast to help if you need it.

I adore this place! It has been my "go to" for music since I…read morewent to school at Purdue in the 80's. On my last visit, I scored 2 OOP Prince CD's I had been wanting to purchase but did not want to pay the obscene bidding prices on Ebay. I also found another CD that I didn't even know I wanted, but at their prices I had to own it. This place is a TREASURE TROVE for the old school album hunters and newer CD searchers. I can wait to return to look some more. Rock on JL Records! My your turn tables play forever!!

I have been buying stuff from Jim since he was selling used vinyl at flea markets. Then he had a…read moreshop on State Street for years before moving to this location. If you can't find what you're looking for here, then it doesn't exist. If it does, they can order it for you. There is really TOO many CDs here, with CDs piled on top of the racks, and in boxes underneath. It makes it kind of  hard for quick browsing, but if you like to dig dig dig this is the place. Although the selection is daunting, chances are they have what you're looking for. There is also a very nice selection of collectible CDs, boxes, promos, and stuff that you are just not going to find anyplace else. The used CDs are top quality; they don't buy junk like other used CD stores. There is a money back guarantee but I doubt you'll ever need to return anything. The only negative comment I have is that the prices of used CDs may be a little high for some titles. The big boxes are dumping back catalog new CDs for as little at $4.99, but you'll find a used copy here for $9.99. If you think a particular used title is priced too high, just ask. Often the price reflects availability. If it's out of print, the price goes up. If it's been reissued recently, mention that to the staff and the price might go down. They also stock many "import" CDs at ridiculously high prices. With high quality torrent downloads so prevalent, there is no reason to buy these "import" CDs. Selling your used CDs depends on what your selling. They buy used CDs based on quality and availability, and if they think they can sell it. If the title your selling is out of print or rare, you will get more. If the store has 25 Justin Bieber CDs in the rack, they may not even want it. They know what sells and they know their customers, so be prepared to take back home the Britney Spears CDs you listened to in elementary school. The vinyl loft has been greatly expanded, and here is where I think the real bargains lie. The price of used, near mint, and new vinyl is very reasonable. Even hard to find stuff is priced right. No price gouging here. Finally, they also buy and sell used DVDs and video games. I don't normally browse those areas so I can only say that it's available.