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.

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.

Erasmus is a wonderful and weird used bookstore, packed to the brim with books of all sorts by an…read moreavid book collector or two in an old and beautiful home. My bf and I got lost in here (although it is quite organized), just looking for a diamond on the rough book to take home back in April 2025. I only had $8 in cash in me and the kind bookseller let me buy a $10 Jewish hardcover cookbook for only $8! While I am trying to buy LESS books as I downsize, I plan to stop by Erasmus periodically to look and perhaps, give a book a home! Parking is street parking.

Great selection of books!! The aisle of books are labeled so it is easy to find your favorite…read moregenre. Highly recommend!

Large selection cool finds and nice people. Clean restrooms. Good value on most thingsread more

Lovely inside with very well priced used books and very friendly service…read more It was confusing to find because it is part of Buffalo Street Emporium and not as clearly marked.

Checked out this bookstore and was a little disappointed. The entrance is unclear. Ended up…read moreentering through a different store and walk through to get to the books. I believe they are in the middle of a ownership transfer which may explain why their was a major lack of books. I would still recommend checking this place out if you are looking for a cheap lightly used book!

Re-Opened! They appear to be open Wed-Sat with limited hours, but are more than willing to meet at…read morethe store outside of their normal business hours.

From the owner: We are a general book shop that deals in used and occasionally rare books…read more With over 35 years in the business we pretty much know what we are doing and strive to give good value.

Cutest new bookstore very close to Winona Lake. Nice selection of new and used books. Our kids…read morelooooved the cute kid's corner that feels like a secret hideout with games. We had a hard time getting them to leave! There were also a cute selection of locally made gift items and stuffies and a romance book club!

From the owner: The Word House is a new and used indie bookstore in Winona Lake, IN. We aim to cultivate community…read morethrough providing a safe place to share and explore stories.

First book/roll playing store I ever went to. I could spend hours and hours browsing. Amazing then,…read moreeven more amazing 30 years on.

An absolutely fantastic book store and game shop! Its got everything you could want: tons of…read moredifferent gaming supplies, a dedicated gaming space, diverse book offerings, and very friendly staff. I wish there was a place like this in my own hometown, but South Bend has a true gem here.

What an awesome place! I love coming here and just getting lost in the book shelfs. So many cool…read morebooks and they are decently priced! The owner of the store is very nice. You never know what you will find here.

A hidden gem in Chesterton, Indiana which is highly recommended. . I stop in every opportunity…read moreand am always impressed with the book selections and new offerings. The books are in great shape and the prices are reasonable. I have had opertunities to chat with the proprietor on occasion and am impressed with his bredth of knowledge and helpfulness.

Fantastic bookstore! Everything is well organized, the store is spacious and accessible, and they…read moredon't mind if you hang out and browse. Even if you browse for an excessive amount of time. Even if you forget what time it is and realize you've been there for almost two hours. Other fun stuff available besides books! Games, notebooks, tote bags, magnets, all the little things book lovers are likely to need. We're from Chicago and whenever we're out even vaguely in the area, we stop here!

Giant bookstore with an awesome collection of books, knick knacks, games, and other fun bookish…read moremerchandise. The employees are so friendly and the entire vibe of the store is welcoming. Love it!!

They have a wide selection of books..it's a very cozy environment. I'm so glad I found out about…read morethis place it's my new favorite shop haha

From the owner: We are a small-town bookstore with small-town prices, keeping prices low; so all you have to worry…read moreabout is what to read next! Conveniently located next door to a coffee shop.