Tomorrow Bookstore - Indianapolis, IN

Tomorrow Bookstore, Indianapolis, IN

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Tomorrow Bookstore is another one of the several terrific indies that have recently populated the independent bookstore scene in Indianapolis.  As I looked around the Tomorrow Bookstore neighborhood, it would seem to be a good location with many urban city apartments and condos around the store and co-owner Julia confirmed that indeed it is which has helped them to do very well in the first 2 1/2 years of existence (Julia shared that much of the store’s success is thanks to her co-owner husband Jake who has the business background and talent that got the store off to a great start).

This neatly organized bookstore offers all new books and a variety of sidelines including greeting cards, candles, reading glasses, puzzles, t-shirts, and original patchwork quilts made by Jake’s grandmother.  But the hot items here are the stickers.  

I especially liked their excellent assortment of international authors, translations, and small press books.  I saw a lot of books I hadn’t seen elsewhere and Julia said this is an intentional part of their inventory and maybe a little better than other bookstores.  They also have a book club that tries to read a book by authors from different countries.  As she told me, authors from Western Europe and Asia aren’t too hard to find but it has been challenging to find authors from Mongolia.  In addition to this book club, they have three others and they have an active events schedule to go along with this.  They are in the early process of trying to offer online sales, always a great option for those who can’t visit the store in person.  

Readers, Indianapolis now has a plethora of options for your bookstore visits and you can’t go wrong with a single one.  So whether you come to town to see the Colts, the Pacers, or the Fever, take time to visit Tomorrow Bookstore and buy a book TODAY!  Go to Indy and buy a book.  Bonsoir.

JUST FINISHED:  Mean Spirit, Linda Hogan.  The story of an Oklahoma Native American community in the 1920s and their troubled lives because of their land on top of massive oil reserves.  They struggle with the line between white America and their Native American beliefs.  This was written years before Killers of The Flower Moon but is the the same historical subject.  Classified as fiction but certainly based on true events.  Recommended.  

CURRENTLY READING:  The Summer Book, Tove Jansson.  

RECENTLY PURCHASED:  Wild Dark Shore, Charlotte McConaghy.    

 

Beautiful storefront on a beautiful day.  

Twist my arm.  

The store has large display windows on both sides of the front door.  

Looking into the store from the front entrance.  

Looking to the right from the front entrance.  

You'll find a great place to chill to the left of the front entrance.  

Handmade and unique quilts made by Jake's grandmother.  I love this.  

A most unique artistic work.  

Attractive table display inside the front entrance.  

The staff picks in every bookstore is one of my favorite places to browse.  

The long wall of books on the left side of the store.  

Ask about books signed by the authors.  

Grab something from this table before heading to the pool or the beach. 

Authors from around the world.  

Always check the calendar for their active events schedule.  

Partial view of the fiction available, found on the right side of the store.

A few of the books of local and regional interest AND books in Spanish.  

If the book you're reading seems out of focus, get a pair of these.  

Just a few of the stickers offered.  

If you're a regular customer this is a must.  

Overview of the children's area.  

 

View of the store looking from the back toward the front entrance.  

ALWAYS consider a gift card.  

Table display of summer reads for something a bit heavier.  

With Julia, the fine co-owner at Tomorrow Bookstore.  Thanks for a great visit.