Books and Whimsy

Books and Whimsy A spiffy used bookstore with some new and antiquarian books in downtown La Porte, IN. Open on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sunday, and by appointment.

The store is run by Waffles and Alexandria, the bookstore cats, and their humans.

We will be closing at 1pm today because of the storms. Stay safe!
06/17/2026

We will be closing at 1pm today because of the storms. Stay safe!

We are having a great time at Michigan City Pride!! Thank you to all of the volunteers who make this possible ♥️ especia...
06/13/2026

We are having a great time at Michigan City Pride!! Thank you to all of the volunteers who make this possible ♥️ especially Esther E. Moore Stiles and Chris Meadows because we love you guys extra!

Our store will be closed on Saturday, but you can catch us at Michigan City Pride! The store will be back open at noon o...
06/12/2026

Our store will be closed on Saturday, but you can catch us at Michigan City Pride! The store will be back open at noon on Sunday as usual!

Come see us at Michigan City Pride this Saturday!
06/11/2026

Come see us at Michigan City Pride this Saturday!

We hope you can join us tonight!
06/06/2026

We hope you can join us tonight!

06/02/2026
Vintage Science Fiction and Fantasy book covers are the best! It is said that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, ...
06/02/2026

Vintage Science Fiction and Fantasy book covers are the best! It is said that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but that should never stop you from judging the cover!

We have hundreds of vintage and modern sci-fi and fantasy books to choose from. Make your pick by the cover, the store, the author, we don't care. It is one of our great joys to see them find the right home.

⏰ Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10am to 8pm,
⏰Sundays noon to 8pm

📍516 Lincolnway in Downtown La Porte, Indiana

Here are a few of the books we have taken in already today. Stop in to find your next read!
05/29/2026

Here are a few of the books we have taken in already today. Stop in to find your next read!

James Patterson has written over 200 books in just about every genre. How many James Patterson books have you read? Do y...
05/26/2026

James Patterson has written over 200 books in just about every genre. How many James Patterson books have you read? Do you have a favorite?

Address

516 Lincolnway
Laporte, IN
46350

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+12197797767

Website

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