Bookworm — Local services in Valparaiso

I live in Brooklyn, NY but my family lives nearby here so I've driven by for years. I love books and I don't know why I didn't come in sooner. Finally last weekend I stopped in. What a find! This store is packed with used books in good condition as well as a great stock of antique books. It's so cozy and warm. The proprietor is a lovely woman who clearly loves books as well. I left with 4 books and 3 teacup and saucer sets. I would have bought more but needed to get everything in my suitcase! I was very happy to finally go to The Bookworm and will definitely try to stop in again on future...

If you like book collecting, this place was paradise! Their shelves were absolutely full of amazing finds in all genres. The more contemporary books were priced well and were in great condition. I was able to buy both fiction and nonfiction. They were also kind enough to ship my purchase to my home (I was only traveling in the area and was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get them into my carry on!) which was extremely helpful. In addition to books they also had interesting antiques and vintage ephemera. I also got a small pastoral art piece while I was there. It was a very...

I absolutely love this shop! This place is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates rare and antique books. Laurie (who I THINK is the owner - at any rate she's been there 90% of the times that I've dropped in) is a super sweet lady who is incredibly knowledgeable about authors and titles, and I really enjoy chatting with her during my visits. She also deals in antiques, and I'm sure she's just as well-read on that as well - though the purpose of my visits is always books. This little shop is truly a one of a kind, and if you enjoy that sort of thing, I think you'll really...