The city of Indianapolis has many bookstores, but Downtown Comics is an unique outlet that has an extensive collection of comics that delight kids as well as adults. For your weekly dose of comics and video games, head to this downtown store; apart from that, it also stocks collectibles, toys and trinkets. The friendly staff will also help you in finding a specific title. For more details and visiting hours, check website.
Indy Reads Books is an independent bookstore in Downtown Indianapolis. They offer a wide selection of used books, which are donated by members of the community. The business itself is non-profit, as all revenue goes to the organization Indy Reads, a program dedicated to increasing the reading skills of adult illiterates in central Indiana. So buying a book from Indy Reads Books means getting a great book at a great price and helping give someone the gift of literacy all at the same time.
Kids Ink, located at North Illinois Street, is a bookstore that completely caters to kids. Innovative toys, puzzles, educational stuff and much more awaits you at Kids Ink. Right from toddlers to infants, this independent bookshop has something for everyone. Apart from that, it also hosts variety of events that are well-attended. Deemed to be one of the famous children's bookstore in the city, it has books and toys that combine learning and fun. While in town, do visit this store and pick-up some cool stuff for your little ones.
So few independent record stores survive in this new digital age, so the Broad Ripple area is lucky to have one like Indy CD & Vinyl. One might tour the Midwest for weeks and never find a store with a selection as plentiful and a staff as welcoming. Whether you're in the market for something from Girl Talk's back catalog or the latest and greatest from soul man Andre Williams, you'll find it here. See website for staff picks, event announcements and more.