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.

If they don't have it they'll order it. If it's old or new, popular or obscure, they probably have…read moreit. You can get lost in the rows and shelves. And isn't that the point of books? I love this bookstore for being more than a bookstore. Tom and the entire staff are fantastic.

So much character--the feel is truly unmatched. From the moment you walk in, it's warm and…read moreinviting, with a personality that makes it stand out right away. It's the kind of bookstore you want to take your time in, explore every corner, and keep coming back to.

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!

I am glad and also disappointed that this lovely little shop is across town from me. If I were any…read morecloser it would certainly be bad for my wallet. I was in the Park Hills neighborhood dog sitting this week and almost missed Kazoo Books. I took a sharp turn in because I had to check it out. The staff is engaging and pleasant and they have load and loads of books, practically everything you would find in B&N for same value or less (they have preowned books too). I will always prefer to shop small business and now I have a perfect excuse to become a regular customer of Kazoo Books and you should too :)

I'm so mad at myself for not going to this place sooner and yet I live so close to it…read more It's such a precious and invaluable bookstore that I've always longed for. I love how the owner interacts and gives you suggestions. I cannot wait to be back again to sit down and read the book that was ordered.

Darling little used bookstore on the main street in downtown Marshall. I spotted it a good half…read morehour after closing time but they were still open. Way cool! Quite a good collection of used AND NEW books on their shelves. Clearly priced and some bargains. Current events, clearance, used and brand new stuff here. The gent who rang up my purchase was super nice and chatty about what someone from Charlotte is doing all the way here in Marshall. Thanks for the friendly chat! [Review 11090 overall, 863 of 2019.]

I love finding local bookshops while traveling and this one didn't disappoint. The establishment…read moreseems to be a beacon of inclusion in this tiny town & has a delightfully diverse selection of books of all genres. They even had a bell hooks book I've been looking to pickup. Person working was very kind & helpful. Everyone spend your dollars here!

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.

Used bookstore with plenty to choose from as each room is filled with books, books, books. We…read moreenjoyed exploring, chatting with the owner, and loving on Claus, the resident aging pup.

I love this place! The new owners are really invested in the city of Albion and the revitalization…read moreof downtown. The Americano was really good and the owner made us some of the best bubble tea I've ever had. The chai flavor I order had a perfect balance of sweetness and chai and the boba were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be back for more!

Stirling Books is a great place for great coffee shops drinks (coffee, teas including bubble teas,…read moresmoothies, etc) and bakery goods. They have a nice selection of new books as well as used books at incredible prices. They also have many events from story times to music to trivia. Friendly service too! Just a pretty wonderful place!

I'm not from the area but always check out local bookstores when I visit other cities. This is a…read moreBookstore was a must visit. Wide selection of books, and gifts. Cute, comfy spots to read and relax. Factory coffee cafe is located inside This is a Bookstore - they serve bagels, sammies, coffee and adult beverages. Walked across the sidewalk and visited Book Bug which is a children's book store. Again, a wide selection of books, comfy sitting space and a playhouse for the kiddos. Service was quick and everyone was friendly. I plan on visiting again next time I'm in the area.

I always come here for books amazing stock love the ambiance there i also love the cafe i could…read moreread in there for hours