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Viewpoint Books Viewpoint Books is Indiana's second-oldest full service bookstore. Great selection of books, music, toys, games and gifts for all ages!
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We have a long history of delighting our customers with a fantastic selection of books, games, toys, cards, music and other gifts. Special orders often available within 1-2 days.

Ready to spend a gorgeous evening Downtown? Plan to join us for First Thursday Downtown’s special “Coffee and Cocktails”...
06/03/2026

Ready to spend a gorgeous evening Downtown? Plan to join us for First Thursday Downtown’s special “Coffee and Cocktails” edition from 4-8 pm on Thursday, June 4!

Join the Chamber and the Downtown Association for an evening of shopping, dining, and fun activities! We’ll be celebrating Chapter Two’s second birthday with cupcakes from our friends at Gramz plus 20% off one item at BOTH Viewpoint Books’ locations.

Dilly Dally Meadows will pop up at Chapter Two with beautiful grab-and-go bouquets, and you can sign up for their Summer Club flower pick-up, too.

It’s definitely worth strolling up
to 6th and Washington where Zen Wellness will host a “Pi-Lattes” core sculpting class accompanied by sweet treats from Hallie’s Sugar Shop and iced lattes from Dorothy’s Playhouse.

First Thursdays are a great time to shop, eat, drink, and play LOCAL in Downtown Columbus! See you then!

First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Indiana
The Zen Wellness Company
Dorothy's Playhouse
Gramz Bakery and Cafe

Beautiful. A beautiful new day. A beautiful new stack of signed editions. There’s no more beautiful way to start summer!...
06/01/2026

Beautiful. A beautiful new day. A beautiful new stack of signed editions. There’s no more beautiful way to start summer!

You’ll see signed editions of Ruth Ozeki’s spellbinding short story anthology, “The Typing Lady,” and Ann Patchett’s “Whistler,” a tale of bravery, memory, and the moments that define our lives. Pack your bags for Mary Kay Andrews’ entertaining “Road Trip,” a perfect start for the Library’s “Reading Roadtrip” Summer Reading Challenge!

Also signed: Lush historical fantasy, “The Unicorn Hunters,” by Katherine Arden and “The Children,” a haunting new novel – and “Read with Jenna” pick – from Melissa Albert.

Continue scrolling for more highly anticipated summer fiction from bestselling authors like Maggie O’Farrell, Melanie Benjamin, and Jane Healey, debuts ranging from coming-of-age stories to thrillers, and national book club picks like “A Pair of Aces” from Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

Scan carefully for more signed editions across other genres, too.
- Gorgeous fiction will appeal to young adult readers with time to read what they CHOOSE over summer break.
- “The Land and Its People” – an essay collection from David Sedaris – shares his unique observations about the human species, and brothers Jason and Travis Kelce describe favorite moments from their hit podcast in “No Dumb Questions.”
- Mike Pence, well known here, offers “What Conservatives Believe” and Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden tells her story in “View from the East Wing.”

Come see us on Tuesday when all of these titles (and more) will be discounted 10% to celebrate their “birth” day, then join us on Wednesday evening when Bespoke Events + Experiences helps us welcome Craig Fehrman to sign his NYT Bestseller, “This Vast Enterprise.”

It’s a beautiful time to be a book lover!

Mary Kay Andrews
Melissa Albert
Maggie O'Farrell
Melanie Benjamin - Author
David Sedaris
Travis Kelce
Jason Kelce
Mike Pence
Dr. Jill Biden
Bespoke Events + Experiences
Bartholomew County Public Library
Bartholomew County Historical Society

And now it’s June “…the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy.” (L.M. Montgomery, “Anne of Green Gables”) We’re r...
05/31/2026

And now it’s June “…the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy.” (L.M. Montgomery, “Anne of Green Gables”)

We’re ready to bring some of that summer joy! First step: pick up your Analog Summer Challenge – appropriate for readers of all ages – and earn credit for celebrating a nostalgic, low-screen summer with us, starting with a full month of June activities.

This week we offer you a conversation and book signing with Craig Fehrman at Bespoke on Wednesday at 5:30 pm. “This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis and Clark” debuted at #7 on the New York Times Bestseller List, and reviews from scholars and readers alike are glowing. History fans (and Fathers’ Day gift givers) won’t want to miss it!

Thursday night brings “Coffee and Cocktails” from the Chamber of Commerce and The Downtown Association. Spend the evening strolling, shopping, dining, visiting with friends, and learning about the small businesses that make our community uniquely special. Pick up your June Shopping Passport, too!

We’ll make it three in a row with Friday’s Storytime at 11 AM with Miss Polly. Weekends always start better with the giggles and delights that come with her excellent stories.

There’s so much more in store for book lovers in June. Mark your calendars now for…
- Silent Book Club, Evening and Lunchtime editions. Young readers who can’t usually attend because of school schedules are invited to join the Lunchtime gathering, too.
- Five Viewpoint genre-based book groups. We welcome all readers, and books selected for discussion (by the group members) are always 20% off at Viewpoint.
- Family Night and Grown-Up Book Fairs in partnership with 4th Street Bar and Grill. We promise a warm, joyful feeling as you step on board the book bus.

And remember…if you are yearning for a nostalgic summer or working toward a goal of less screen time, our Analog Summer Challenge is ready for you. Join us in celebrating all things “real” in June!

Bespoke Events + Experiences
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Indiana
First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN
4th Street Bar and Grill

Just off its Spring Book Fair tour to many elementary schools, our Book Bus has been on the road to new adventures! If y...
05/30/2026

Just off its Spring Book Fair tour to many elementary schools, our Book Bus has been on the road to new adventures!

If you missed the May Grown-Up Book Fair, we’re sharing a few photos (many thanks to our dear friend, Miranda) to entice you to visit us next time we pull up to 4th Street Bar and Grill for a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

We also made a stop at our friend Danielle’s birthday party this week, where her guests purchased over 80 books for the Fireman’s Cheer Fund.

The Book Bus will be in for a well care check-up for the next couple of weeks, but we’ll be back at 4th Street in mid-June and at the Library’s Concert with Jim Gill on June 25. We welcome invitations to events wherever book lovers come together. Give us a call to add a unique element to your next gathering!

4th Street Bar and Grill
Bartholomew County Public Library
Miranda Rizzo Finley
Danielle Weber Nickerson
Columbus Firemans Cheer Fund

You can’t see her face, but Beth is listening intently to Craig Fehrman, NYT bestselling author, talk about his latest b...
05/29/2026

You can’t see her face, but Beth is listening intently to Craig Fehrman, NYT bestselling author, talk about his latest book, “This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark.” The book and the stories behind it are THAT good.

Want to join the conversation? Join us in welcoming Craig for a “no ticket required” presentation and book signing. Nibbles, beverages, and books will be available for purchase, and we expect a big turnout from:
- History lovers. This book tells the Lewis & Clark story in a brand-new way.
- Collectors of extraordinary first editions. This book is both gorgeous and informative.
- Father’s Day gift seekers. This book is truly the perfect present.
If you’ve already purchased a copy from us, bring it for Craig to personalize and sign. If you can’t make it, call us for purchase by phone or buy a copy at the store by noon on Wednesday, and leave your inscription notes with us.

Back to the glorious weekend ahead! Did you know Beth’s a doctor? Okay, so she’s not the medical kind, but she’s definitely comfortable prescribing books for you to enjoy:

“Love on the Shelf” by Sheila Roberts is a charming, witty story that will plant you in our happy place – a bookstore - that also happens to be set near water. Grab “The Martha’s Vineyard Beach Book Club” by Martha Hall Kelly or Francesca Cocchi’s “Have a Great Summer” will help you feel like you’re at the beach!

For a bit of magic, try Breanne Randall’s cozy spin on dark academia, “Curses, Keys, and Secret Societies,” and for a propulsive thriller, pick up Rosie Walsh’s “The One Day You Were My Husband.”

Both recipients of numerous starred reviews, Philippe Besson’s autobiographical tale, “The Summer Boy, and “John of John,” a layered and compelling story by Douglas Stuart, explore concepts of identity, connection, and acceptance.

Beth’s Weekend RX: Buy a new book. Get a healthy dose of Vitamin D with book in hand. When darkness falls, read by a lamp. Rest. Repeat.

Simon & Schuster
Penguin Books
Sheila Roberts
Scribner Books
Grove Atlantic

Look closely. It will only take a minute or two to find four – yes, FOUR – ways you can shop with Viewpoint Books AND he...
05/27/2026

Look closely.

It will only take a minute or two to find four – yes, FOUR – ways you can shop with Viewpoint Books AND help other small businesses and the community all in one day!

Make Thursday your day to buy a book for yourself or as a gift. You’ll find lots of great choices at both shops and on the book bus as it travels to Edinburgh’s First Financial Bank to support a book drive for Eastside Elementary School and to ChampionZone Virtual Golf and Patriot Café for Danielle’s Play It Fore-Ward Books, Birdies, and Birthdays benefit for the Fireman’s Cheer Fund.

Hope to see you at one (or more) of these four places where books make it – with “it” being your day…others’ lives…the state of the world – better!

First Financial Bank
ChampionZoneUSA
Danielle Weber Nickerson

As Chicago – an amazing band – once asked, “Does anybody really know what time it is?” We would add, “Does anybody reall...
05/27/2026

As Chicago – an amazing band – once asked, “Does anybody really know what time it is?” We would add, “Does anybody really know what day it is?”

Long weekends are wonderful. The first day back can be a bit overwhelming, especially when you’ve got a lot to accomplish and one less day to do it. Beth is trying to maintain her calm by surrounding herself with excellent new books, fantastic fellow Pointers, and – best of all – incredible friends like all of you!

New books first:
They’re here.
They’re signed. (At least lots of them are.)
They’re charming, insightful, gorgeous, thrilling, scary, truthful, and inspiring.
They’re all 10% off on Wednesday this week because, well, that thing about not knowing what day it is…

Next up: a new summer challenge.
We’re ready to reward you for choosing “real” books and experiences over screens. We’ve got everything you need to reduce screen time and increase joy all summer long! Come get your copy of the Analog Summer Challenge – perfect for kids and adults!

Finally: Remember what we said about incredible friends? Danielle is one of them. We’ll celebrate her birthday and recognize her commitment to others on Thursday evening when we take the book bus to ChampionZone Virtual Golf and Patriot Café in Edinburgh. Buy a book, donate it to the Cheer Fund, and enjoy a turn on the golf simulators. Sounds like everyone gets a gift at this birthday party!

No matter the hour, no matter the day, you are welcome in our happy place. Hope to see you soon – on the corner, at Chapter Two, or on the book bus, wherever it travels…

Andy Weir
Ruta Sepetys
ChampionZoneUSA
Danielle Weber Nickerson

Coming soon FROM the bookstore near you! As the marvelous month of May wraps up, we’re planning several events to celebr...
05/26/2026

Coming soon FROM the bookstore near you!

As the marvelous month of May wraps up, we’re planning several events to celebrate books and book lovers. More about this week’s happenings in a minute, because we’re excited to share news about a very special June event first.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 pm to join our friend and NYT bestselling author, Craig Fehrman, as he shares the stories behind his latest book, “This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark.”

Bartholomew County Public Library and the Bartholomew County Historical Society join us in welcoming Craig’s groundbreaking research that dispels familiar mythologies and ventures beyond uncharted territories with a new – and more accurate – account of the expedition.

This conversation and book signing at Bespoke Events + Experiences is free to attend. Food and beverages will be for sale, and it’s a perfect time to purchase a signed, inscribed copy of the book. (We’ll even ship Father’s Day gift copies to arrive before the holiday on Sunday, June 21.)

Now…back to this (short) week. Pictures will come later, but Tuesday always brings new books to the store. Stop by for 10% all new titles.

Later on, we’re excited to make our Book Fair Bus debut at 4th Street’s Family Night from 5-8 pm.

We’ll host two of our monthly book groups this week, and Thursday will bring two book bus visits to friends in Edinburgh. Watch for info later this week!

Hope you’ll join us for one, two, or ALL of the events we’re offering! All are welcome…always.

Bespoke Events + Experiences
Bartholomew County Public Library
Bartholomew County Historical Society
4th Street Bar and Grill

…and just like that, she’s off to college! Gabby came to Viewpoint Books before she even started high school, and now we...
05/23/2026

…and just like that, she’s off to college!

Gabby came to Viewpoint Books before she even started high school, and now we are celebrating her graduation! She’s a stellar scholar - as many readers are - and a strong athlete and a beautiful young woman, inside and out. We’re so grateful she juggled all her activities to also be a treasured bookseller with us.

Gabby has a busy summer ahead, but she’ll be in the shop occasionally. Come congratulate her and get her book recommendations while you can!

We love you, Gabby, and we send you off with all our best wishes!

Angela Clare Revell
Bellarmine University

It’s time! We’ve held off as long as we can to celebrate Kylie! She finished classes at IU-Columbus in December and rece...
05/20/2026

It’s time! We’ve held off as long as we can to celebrate Kylie!

She finished classes at IU-Columbus in December and recently joined the Spring graduates for the official ceremony. We join her family in congratulating this amazing young woman who has been a huge part of our success at the same time she earned her degree.

The future is brighter for everyone with smart, strong, kind, and loving humans like Kylie in it. We love you!

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548 Washington Street
Columbus, IN
47201

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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