The 10 Best Bookstores in Indiana — 2026
We compared all 323 bookstores in Indiana on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#1 · Screaming Monkey ComicsMunster Comics
Mon-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
#2 · Barnes and NobleIndianapolis
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm
#3 · Books & Brews - BrownsburgBrownsburg
Tue 5pm-10pm, Wed-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 12pm-8pm
#4 · Downtown ComicsIndianapolis ComicsChildren'sManga
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
#5 · Hyde Brothers BooksellersFort Wayne
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 1pm–5pm
#6 · The Common RoomBloomington Comics
Mon–Fri 12pm–10pm, Sat 12pm–6pm, Sun 12pm–8pm
#7 · The Whispering ShelfIndianapolis
Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
#8 · Ujamaa Community BookstoreIndianapolis
Mon–Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 12:00 am – 4:00 pm
#9 · Half Price BooksIndianapolis Used
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm
#10 · Inner PathIndianapolis Metaphysical
Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.