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!

Okay, this might be a late review because I lived in Wabash for 3 years 45 years ago, but by the…read morepictures it still looks the same. I wonder if it still smells of moldy paper? I was there a lot. There were some very old books and I enjoyed travel accounts. One book published in the late 1800s was about retracing the spice road and his adventures, another book was a personal account of early contacts with Native Americans. I still have a scrapbook someone collected of pictures, cartoons and advice in the 1910s.

Family trip to a Great store! Smells great walked out with a haul on Small business Saturday for…read more$50.

Get lost in the stacks, pet the friendly cats, and bring your wallet. You could easily spend an…read morehour or two wandering the 3-level shop, or use one of their laminated maps to make a beeline to your genre preferences.

They said that there are store cats in this bookstore which made me go aside from finding a book…read morethat will interest me. To think that I found some books and also the cats, aside from that the assistants were all kind and patient. Nice bookstore! Pricing is good and will save you now to my bookmarks.

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.

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 popped in on a recent trip through Nappanee. I love independent book stores and this was no…read moreexception. Great election of both new and used books!

This is a great little bookstore! My son has been wanting to visit here for months and we finally…read moremade it to Nappanee during the time they're open. There is a great selection of books, puzzles, and other gift ideas. He found 4 books to add to his collection today but is already asking when we can visit again. The store has a clean layout, bright lighting and the woman at the counter was very kind. If you're looking for something new to read, or a neat gift idea, stop in here and see what you might find!

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!!

There donation of books to our food pantry has made a memorable summer for lots of kids. Can't…read morethank enough for their kindness

Absolute refusal to give teacher discount though I had my old card and teacher ID that I showed at…read morethe register. Was told I couldn't get the discount because they store was "closed." Est amount I spent there last month was $250. The ridiculous part is that they remembered me and my purchases. This is exactly why amazon does the business they do. Hit Target on the Buy 2 get one Free music and you can get great prices on vinyl. Or try VCvinyl or VCvalue on whatnot for $5-$10 records I've seen at this location for $20-$25. I've traded items in for measly amounts of cash, and that was my choice, but this last experience was ridiculous. I'm a believer in brick & mortar stores, but there are other options these days if service lacks like this.

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.