Dearly beloved: We are gathered here today to talk about this thing called Main Street Books. This…read moreplace is very cool! They have sections unlike I've seen in most bookstores, like a whole section for LGBTQ+ books, trans reads, and flora & fauna. (I have no idea what this one is, but it's not what you think it is.) Plus a nice little children's area with a cozy couch to cuddle up on and read some books. When I visited, there were only a handful of people in the shop, and so it was nice and quiet. Main Street Books is a nice place to browse in a peaceful space. There's nothing like a quiet bookstore. That's the way they should be. The prices are about what you'd expect for an independent bookstore (which means they're the same as a chain bookstore), but they also have a section with books that are discounted, so you can definitely find a bargain.

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!

If you are generally looking for great deals, this might not be the shop for you. It feels like…read morethey definitely have discovered the Internet and use it to price their books. Probably are trying to cut out re-sellers. Huge selection, though. I found the exact same book with different prices...the one in better shape was less. Bantam War Books? $6+. This place is like going into a thrift store with one of those boutiques for the good stuff that they had someone search up on eBay...so it goes.

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

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.

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.

I have been visiting this store for the past 4 years when I'm in town visiting my son. Lines can be…read morelong especially in August but they have plenty of cashiers and move pretty quick. Staff is friendly and helpful. Plenty of choices. I would say my only minor negative is in 4 years I have never seen them having any engineering t-shirts in stock and I visit in August when everything should still be in stock.

Student move in week and they have 2 registers open. My wife, daughter, and I were there for some…read moresupplies and gifts. So were about a hundred other families, or so it seemed. There was only 1 register open the entire time we were in the store and in line. Ok selection of stuff but not worth the waiting. There are other better managed stores in the area.

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).

The family working here is very kind and knowledgeable. Very conversational as well. I've never…read morefelt more welcome in a business, even though I only pick up one new comic every month or two instead of having 10 ongoing series held at a time.

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.

Nice little store. Lots of different products. The store is well organized and clean. Though…read morethere is SO MUCH stuff that it is difficult to maneuver around. The team is usually friendly. They pretty much only have someone the counter. So you are on your own to find things. This isn't unusual in the bookstores though. Prices are pretty much the same at all the stores. You aren't going to find too many deals considering what you are buying and where the store is located.

Crowded book store with some good Purdue-themed apparel, souvenirs, school supplies, and home…read moredecor. Staff member working customer service/postal area was not wearing a mask.