I can always find something that I didn't know I needed at Books-A-Million. This location is…read moreconvenient for me and I was running a few errands nearby. I was looking for nice writing pens, but I could not find exactly what I wanted. I did find a couple of books that I purchased. They have some unique gifts in their gift section that were tempting as well. The clerk was super friendly and engaging. We asked if he wrapped and he thought we said rap, and we all had a good chuckle. Anyway, checkout was quick. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall lot including accessible parking.

Who doesn't love to randomly stop into a bookstore when they have a few extra hours on their hands?…read moreWho enjoys going to spend those extra hours in a bookstore that doesn't have coffee or a sitting area? Funny background on this location, I used to work here when I was 19 and pregnant as the barista in their now demolished cafe area. At "Joe's" we used to have maybe 3 small round tables with two chairs each & 2 cushioned chairs in the corner with a small table between them. They brewed hot coffee round the clock and also offered a large variety of tea & two slushy type drinks. There was also a food case that had a variety of pastry's & typically one or two savory options. Who made the decision to enclose that area, build a wall & put more books there? Terrible idea & drove me to try and find elsewhere to read in peace and quiet. Although I found quite a few books I wanted to pick up - the atmosphere gave rushed & "DON'T stay awhile" anywho, check out the photos I add- new reads for you all to look into!

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!

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.

The depth of my book obsession truly comes out when I'm in a Barnes & Noble…read more It's so big that I can't spend less than an hour in here. When I was little, I used to just camp out and read books for hours. My wish is that bookstores never go out of business, so I try to support it when I can. They not only have a ton of books and music, but also great games, stationary, and home decorations. The women at the checkout desk are the absolute sweetest and one actually thanked me when I continued my family's loyalty card. With the card comes awesome coupons. There's just something about having a real, non-digital book in your hands.

I have fond memories of shopping here as a kid with my parents, discovering a new book or two…read more Bookstores may be a "thing of the past," but I still get a thrill walking through the aisles upon aisles of new books. At this B&N, you'll find: +A Starbucks cafe with ample seating. +A great selection of books, with helpful employees to aid you in your search, if needed. +Member discounts if you have a B&N card. +A lovely children's section with mini "stage" for book readings.

My youngest child's birthday has happened to coincide with the pre-order dates for the new Diary of…read morea Wimpy Kid book for a few years now. (That Jeff Kinney cranks 'em out every year! I don't know how he does it.) Anyway, on my kid's birthday wish list each year is the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. You want a book for your birthday, my child? I'm happy to oblige. This same kid also recently asked me to buy him broccoli so he can eat it raw. He's a treasure. I try, each year, to pre-order the books at local Indy bookstores. Support local, and all that. This year, I pre-ordered the book at MacArthur Books in The Village of WestClay. I had visited this adorable Carmel bookstore during a Yelp event a couple of years ago, and I told myself that I needed to come back. Pre-ordering my book was super easy. I called them on the phone and told them that I wanted to pre-order the book, and they took down my name and number, and told me they'd text me when it was in. I suppose, if you don't want to call them on the phone, you can stop into the store. They didn't make me prepay or anything. When the book was in, I got a text saying so, and I went and paid for my book and brought it home. My child was so happy! MacArthur Books hosts book events, like drop-in book clubs. They're also very active on social media. The bookstore itself is a cozy place to read (they have comfy chairs here and there), plus a cute children's area.

I've been to MacArthur books a couple times now. This small independent book store is my favorite…read moreplace to pick up birthday presents. Today, I picked up a puzzle for my favorite 4 year old. McKayla, the clerk, greeted us with a big smile and offered to help us find something meaningful. They carry a wonderful selection of books and assorted gifts. I sat in one of their big comfy chairs and read excerpts from various books. And the best part is that they wrapped my puzzle for free! What a great deal! There's limited parking out front but you can usually find something along the street.

Such a fun little place to go for meeting up with some friends. Every time we travel to Indiana to…read morevisit family we always go here for some late night fun. Open till midnight on the weekend with tons of games and some light food options. We're not drinkers but it sounds like they have a ton of options if you like beer. The family pretzel and flatbreads are my go tos!

What a cute place! If we lived locally, my husband and I would be here every week. There are board…read moregames and tables to play. The used book section is only $3 per book! Plus the endless cards, funkopop and dice. They serve food, coffee, NA beverages and Beer

Great staff. Patiently answered our questions honestly about pros and cons of paying for…read moremembership. Helped my son figure out a non-coffee drink he liked. Great selection of books (including Bibles for our niece) and accessories. Good prices especially with membership perks. Open until 9:00 for date night.

It's been a very tough 24-hours and I'm in my happy place among the books. Christmas music that's…read moreusually annoying is a pleasant soundtrack distraction.

Nice toys in here. We shopped in here with my 4 year old grandchild for his birthday. He really…read moreliked this wooden grill with different wooden foods that went on the grill. Also it had some grill accessories like spatulas. There were two rooms to browse and items out that could be played with. So the grill was high quality but also had a high price tag of $250. I could not part with the money for something I didn't feel he would play with enough. We purchased a small puzzle block and went down the street to Target. The lady that worked in there checked on us to see if we needed anything and was nice. They had some books as well but he was 4 and not really interested in them.

Need ideas for gifts to get the little ones? You're likely find something here! Books, crafts,…read moretoys, and trinkets for all ages here. I appreciate that some sections were annotated for the appropriate age groups (good idea to check as the safety ratings are there for a reason!). I thought I was done combing the entire store, but then I noticed a small play area in the very back that had even more stuff to look at. A word of caution I would leave your little ones at home or have a discussion with them before going into the store about expectations...Otherwise you'll might end up buying a lot of stuff! I thought things were reasonably priced though. The entire place was super cute and I'll definitely return.

I visited Hey Little Diddle to find a gift for my new niece, who has a fancy name, so this store…read moreseemed like an appropriate place to begin to look for a gift for her. This store is a little fancy, but not overly so. It's very carefully curated, and the color palate is beige-taupe-oatmeal-neutral toned. It's like if Restoration Hardware created a baby store. If you're looking for neutral baby clothes, Hey Little Diddle is your place. The prices are a little too rich for my blood, as I prefer outfitting babies and toddlers in hand-me-downs that they can throw up on, fall down in, get muddy and messy, and also don't cost $125. The clothing here is adorable, though, and you won't find outfits like these anywhere else in the area. I wasn't looking for baby clothes, but more like toys or trinkets. They do have a few, but not a huge selection. I would visit this store for clothing mostly.

Many sweet quality clothing options for little ones both every day and dress up wear. Plus super…read morehelpful staff!