The Bookshelf is a hometown staple. I have been going here 35+ years. If they don't have the book…read moreyou're looking for in New or Used they will order it for you. They can even help track down some out of stock books. This was a sad year with the original owner Chris passing but it is still going strong. Mary and Rahe do a great job with customers and making suggestions. Don't hesitate to ask if you're overwhelmed by the small town independent set up, the ladies can absolutely point you in the right direction. Prices are great and they buy books as well and give great store credit.

This is an amazing little store stacked to the brim with every kind of book you can imagine!!! Rows…read moreand rows of books!!! Shelves to the ceiling!!! It is truly a reader's paradise!! They have new and used books!! They buy books for credit in the store! Staff has always been so very friendly!!! Absolutely love this place!!!

Midweek on a hot July day, this was the only place in town that was open, and boy were we lucky. We…read morewere driving out of town after a fun educational visit to the state museum grist mill, saw this place was open, and we had to stop. And boy was it worth it. Cold waters, cold sodas, and perfect one scoop waffle cones. I had pumpkin ice cream and the wife enjoyed cookies & cream. Friendly service. Incredibly inexpensive. And the cookie jars are as advertised, floor to ceiling, with an entire back room filled too. If you're touristing around in Metamora, this unique place needs to be one of your stops.

Grannies Cookie Jar & Ice Cream Parlor is a Metamora, Indiana icon, though it may be weird to call…read moreanything in this historic Franklin County town an actual "icon." There's quite a bit you know about me if you've followed my reviews for any length of time. This likely includes my long friendship with fellow Yelp Elites Rick G. and Holly G. - in fact, I performed their wedding ceremony! The three of us have actually collaborated on quite a few projects over the years, either due to Rick's music and comedy or because of my long history of activism and charity work. Frequently, our collaborations combine Rick and Holly's creativity with my activist spirit. For a couple years, Rick and Holly owned a shop in Metamora called Mosaic Learn & Play - I, in turn, owned a small charity bookstore within the walls of Mosaic. While I never spent nearly as much time in Metamora as did Rick and Holly, I spent my fair share of time there and grew to appreciate the picturesque, friendly town. Rick and Holly's wedding was even in Metamora! As is true of most historic towns, accessibility can definitely be an issue in Metamora. Truthfully, I'd say there's more that's not accessible than there actually is accessible in the town. Grannies is most certainly not perfect, a step greeting you at the front door and a crowded shop making even the most experienced wheelchair user more than a little paranoid. It's possible, I've been to Grannies more than once, but it's definitely a shop where I take my time wheeling and I am super careful everywhere I turn. Grannies, first of all, is an official world record holder. Granny owns over 2600 cookie jars - and I believe they're all actually here in this shop. She's held the record since 2012, as I recall. Grannies is, of course, an ice cream shop. Granny even makes all of her waffle cones by hand. Each one has a Hershey kiss at the bottom. She puts a whole lot of love in her waffle cones. The ice cream is pretty incredible, too. She has quite a few flavors and they're at reasonable prices for pretty darn amazing servings. Grannies is open 7 days a week throughout the year. While I can't say I'd drive all the way to Metamora for her ice cream, if I am in the Metamora there's no way I'm leaving without stopping at Grannies. Metamora is a beautiful little canal town. It has definitely been impacted by the pandemic, but the people are also hanging in there. I'm not quite going to say that time stands still here, but it's sure not a place you go to speed up. Metamora is a surprisingly easy drive from Indy and the entire Franklin County area could easily be a relaxing, fairly isolated day trip with Brookville also nearby as the seat of the county. There are even a couple places you can stay in Metamora, though they aren't particularly strong with access and you'd probably want to go to Brookville if that's needed. If you get a chance, head south to Metamora and be sure to stop in at Grannies for some ice cream and definitely check out those cookie jars!

I was charmed by this bookstore and regret that I didn't have more time to spend here. But I plan…read moreto be back very soon and give myself at least an hour. The decor is old school and soothing and the different genres are marked on the outside of the shelves. I was disappointed to not see a dedicated area for horror/weird fiction. I enquired about Lovecraft and the very helpful male staff member told me nothing was in at the moment. He directed me to fantasy/science fiction and I did find a book to my liking. He also found me a small collection of Poe which I also secured for my library. I was also advised that I can let them know of books or authors that I'm seeking and they would let me know if anything comes in. The store is big so I know there is much more for me to explore next visit and they have several cozy sitting areas where you can just read, or have a cup of tea as well. I am looking forward to visiting again soon and updating.

Charming, unique, hometown bookstore. When you walk in the door, you feel like they definitely have…read morean affinity for, and stock, the classics. As you meander through the maze of shelving, you find every genre you could want, from mystery and fantasy to travel and politics to children and YA. They even have a hidden Harry Potter room under the stairs and a Sherlock Holmes reading room in the back. What a great place. The owners are accommodating, friendly, and smart, and the books are always priced at a bargain. Must visit!

I stopped in here for the Indy Indie Book Crawl and what an adorable bookstore! This was my first…read moretime in and we also visited their second store just across the street. There are a variety of books for all ages, some book themed gift items, puzzles and even a visiting bookstore cat. I don't believe he was supposed to be in there, but he ran in the open front door and was greeting everyone who came that day. All the staff were super nice and friendly! The second store was just as cute as the first location and seemed to focus more on gift items but also had some books as well. A must stop if you are in Columbus!

The staff here are really amazing! They were helpful and friendly. When you think of a charming…read morebookstore this is the place that jumps to mind

This is such a large and well-stocked book store. There set up is great. Their pricing is great…read more They had some fun stuff in the kids section that included games, stuffed animals, and some toys. They have fidgets there too. The adult section looked nice, but I didn't get to explore it yet. Service was great. Everyone was very friendly! We will definitely be making a trip down to visit again!

Huge selection, helpful staff, lovely store. Enjoyed browsing the books and gifts for well over an…read morehour. Bought four books and a pretty little bag for makeup.

This is probably my favorite bookstore I've ever been to because it's cozy and very welcoming. The…read moreowners are awesome and super friendly. They also have an amazing espresso martini, considering they're still building out the bar program !! Sav Sips Cincy: 8.4 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUG1_9nkb8H/?igsh=MXF6bHBzNDF2bXlhZA==

"Still round the corner there may wait / A new road or a secret gate" -- Bilbo, The Fellowship of…read morethe Ring. 100% love this little coffee shop book store and bar! I had a nice tasty iced coffee (vanilla/caramel) with a shot of bourbon. My fiancée and snuggled up on a little love seat while enjoying our drinks. They had a nice collection of books ranging from romance, fiction, fantasy etc. on social media you can see when they are doing DnD nights, movie nights, and more. The owner and staff working were very accommodating and pleasant. The atmosphere is adventurous and cozy. Overall, just a great experience and look forward to coming out on a movie night. The owner shared that they do like to show local productions. Can't wait and highly recommend folks to go out and support!

My kids and I love going to The Bookshelf for all our literary needs. The kids could browse the…read morebook selection for hours if I let them! This adorable store has a great selection of books and any book can be ordered online or in-store for pickup. All the ladies who work there are friendly and knowledgeable. I've been trying to reduce my Amazon shopping, and getting all my books through The Bookshelf is a perfect first step! Shop local!! My daughter's review: l love how they always seem to have everything l am looking for. I don't know what I would do without the Bookshelf. I love all the books that they have and always find a new book to read. With the Bookstore l never run out of books to read.

I love The Bookshelf! I grew up stopping by. It's a special place to me. The staff is so kind and…read moreknowledgeable. If they don't have your book, it arrives quickly when they order it. The prices are great too. Love that there is a locally owned bookstore in Madeira!

A bookstore with a resident cat! I could not resist stopping in. The store seems small but a lot…read moreis crammed in, including some really kitschy cool decor (many discreet 'not for sale' signs to be noted) as well as a lot of items featuring cats that resemble Winnie, the shop cat. There also is a second floor which may be dedicated to a children's area; not positive as I didn't go up there. I am always on the lookout for old books as in 70-plus years, but not a whole lot in that department here as far as sorted items. There was a big stack of aged books but not catalogued. Believe me, I would have gladly pulled up a stool and reviewed the entire stack but as is often the case, the impatient husband was waiting in the car so I couldn't prolong my visit. I did grab a great sci-fi classic by Isaac Asimov; the book is pretty beat up but one dollar! Also spotted a tote bag featuring cats and books so that went home with me for sure. There are places to sit if you want to chill and read for a while. The lady behind the counter indicated that I could contact them for any old books I am searching for. Happy that they have Sunday hours and looking forward to a future visit.

A gem of a local bookstore. Staff have always been kind. Decent selection of used books. Hosts MANY…read morefun events. Worth checking out. P.S. located right next to an Italian restaurant and Whitt's custard shop 10/10 date night.

I don't even know how to begin to describe this store. So many floors I believe five? For a book…read morelover it's like visiting the Mecca of Midwest bookstores. Owners are fantastic people and so knowledgeable about various genres of literature. Warning: Make sure you're not gonna be doing any other shopping after you stop in here because you're gonna walk out with plenty of books!

Great local bookstore with a welcoming atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated selection. The staff…read morewere friendly and helpful. I enjoyed browsing and found exactly what I was looking for. I'll definitely be back!

After parting with the vinyl shop we turn the corner and come across books outside noted FREE... we…read moreimmediately made a b-line over to take a look and see what they had to offer. There were alot of books to choose from. we were all able to find something . After which we went in to take a look around. They had a wonderful selection of childrens books, rare books as well. Its a medium sized spot but they fit a childrens corner in. I was pleased to find vintage Richie Rich and Sugar and Spike comic books for 1.00. This was certainly a wonderful place to stumble upon which had alot of gems inside. The vintage type writers were a really cool touch as well. Everything about this place was inviting and warm. At the cash register I came across an assortment of stickers and if you know me, you know I love stickers..Of course I grabbed a couple to complete my purchase. There is a space right by the door that has a sitting area, the leather chair was so comfortable but it was thw huge leather ottoman for me and the chess set that makes you wanna learn to play, if you do t already no how too. I could spend hours sitting and reading. Finally it was time to go but I will most certainly be back to see what other treasures I can find. Until next time Indy reads!!!

I have heard of indy reads, but had never had the chance to visit until recently, it is a well…read moreorganized space with an impressive selection of books! The shop embraces a cozy and welcoming feel, and the staff was very friendly! Can't wait to go back, check them out if you are in the area!