Main Street Books

Main Street Books Independent bookshop in historic downtown Lafayette, Indiana selling new & used books & quirky gifts.

Main Street Books is an independent bookstore in historic downtown Lafayette, Indiana. We are purveyors of new, used and remainder books and feature a large selection of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery, as well as general fiction. We host free events including author signings and discussions, children's story and craft times, and artist receptions.

It's a beautiful day to pick up a new book, and this week has a lot of them! Pop in to take a peek at tons of horror, ro...
08/18/2026

It's a beautiful day to pick up a new book, and this week has a lot of them! Pop in to take a peek at tons of horror, romance & romantasy this week! Swipe through to see just a handful were hyped for!

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We kept the booth this year a little simple with the chance of rain, but come see US at Outfest! You can pop into the bo...
08/15/2026

We kept the booth this year a little simple with the chance of rain, but come see US at Outfest! You can pop into the booth OR into the shop to escape any rain or humidity!
And remember, we read q***r all year!!

It might be raining, but Bookstore Romance Day is rain or shine! Take advantage of our sale and get a free ARC and swag(...
08/15/2026

It might be raining, but Bookstore Romance Day is rain or shine! Take advantage of our sale and get a free ARC and swag(today only!).

Don't forget that tomorrow Saturday Aug. 15th is BOOKSTORE ROMANCE DAY. We'll have free romance ARCs and swag bags with ...
08/14/2026

Don't forget that tomorrow Saturday Aug. 15th is BOOKSTORE ROMANCE DAY. We'll have free romance ARCs and swag bags with purchase! Swag bags include art prints from I.V. Ophelia , adorable stickers, handmade one of a kind 90s romance buttons, a breath mint so you're kiss-ready, and some more surprise goodies!!

And don't forget romance books are buy one get the second half off! (lower priced item is half off, and this excludes books already on clearance).

08/12/2026

But for real though. Rainy days are excruciatingly slow, and there have been a lot of them this summer!

I forgot to post our new releases between dodging rainstorms yesterday, but there's quite a few exciting new reads this ...
08/12/2026

I forgot to post our new releases between dodging rainstorms yesterday, but there's quite a few exciting new reads this week! Lots of romance, including the indie exclusive cover of Devil by Sierra Simone and a sumptuous new read from Olivie Blake

Kel supports women's rights and wrongs. Check out this new South Korean thriller about a serene plant shop owner who may...
08/10/2026

Kel supports women's rights and wrongs. Check out this new South Korean thriller about a serene plant shop owner who may or may not moonlight as a vigilante.

Sometimes you get so obsessed with a show that you read the entire book series and make your teenage nephew make a pit s...
08/10/2026

Sometimes you get so obsessed with a show that you read the entire book series and make your teenage nephew make a pit stop to the place where they filmed THAT scene because you saw that you were within 20 minutes anyway.
And all that started with words on a page by the lovely Rachel Reid Words are so powerful, and we are so lucky every day to exist in a world of stories. If you're waiting for the next book, same!

Just making some late night magic happen at Main Street Books. Surprise!!!! $5 book flash sale when we open Saturday at ...
08/08/2026

Just making some late night magic happen at Main Street Books. Surprise!!!! $5 book flash sale when we open Saturday at 9!

Address

426 Main Street
Lafayette, IN
47901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17657674607

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