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Book Corner
Category: Shopping Books, Mags, Music and Video Bookstores Bookstores [Edit]
100 N Walnut StBloomington, IN 47404
(812) 339-1522
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 9 am - 6 pm
Fri-Sat 9 am - 8 pm
Sun 9 am - 5 pm
3 reviews for Book Corner
3 reviews in English
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Review from Scott S.
DeKalb, IL
4/7/2012
Okay, going to let my purchases here speak for me as to how wonderful this place is:
* Book of the Subgenius
* Touching from a Distance (Ian Curtis biography)
* A Most Irregular Head (Syd Barrett biography)
* Role Models by John Waters
And THAT was just one visit into this store. I've been back several times.
Hilarious staff that jokes with one another and the patrons. Any more Penguins and you'd hear Morgan Freeman narrating your trip into the shop.
The magazine section veers somewhere between the Burkean and Wordsworthian Sublime in terms of sheer overwhelming size. So glad it and Caveat Emptor have weathered the storm of the Big Box Stores (now down to Barnes and Noble only). Long live The Book Corner! -
Review from Annee T.
Santa Cruz, CA
6/23/2011
Great little independent bookstore.* I don't know the man who was working here when I went in to purchase Lorrie Moore's A Gate at the Stairs, but he was very friendly and helpful. I've been to independent bookstores and while I love 'em, some staff members can be a bit snooty; this guy, however, made me want to hang out more. The store itself was clean and well-kept, and laid out in a way that makes you want to mosey around and browse. It feels like a nice oasis on a busy day--plus it has that great book smell.
*Although honestly, is there such a thing as a BAD independent bookstore? It's kind of like sex...even when it's bad, it's still sex, right? -
Review from David R.
6/27/2010
Hooray for independent bookstores. This place has a lot of character; I didn't see just a bunch of the same usual suspects as at a chain store. They have a large children's section, where, after thirty minutes of browsing, I found two great birthday gifts for my nephew.
I like the way that they arrange their displays, and all the stuff is in good shape, not as if it's been pawed through by half the population. In some way, shape, or form, their entire selection demonstrates some quirk or personality or special interest, which makes for a great browsing experience and a lot of unexpected treasures. They have lines of books that I've never seen elsewhere, such as the New York Review Children's Collection and the 33 1/3 series of books about seminal music albums.
They have a standing discount too--10% off a purchase over $29.99 and 20% off a purchase over $75. I could have spent another two hours in the store (and a lot more money), but I will definitely stop back on my next trip to Bloomington.
Specialties
The Book Corner features a full line of McSweeney's titles (including back issues of journals and Believer Magazine), Dover science and math titles, Penguin Classics, small presses, books about Indiana, a fantastic selection of new and classic children's literature and pop-up books and more than 4000 magazine titles.
History
Established in 1948
The Book Corner has been in its current location since 1959.
Meet the Business Owner: Margaret T.
Spannuth's daughter, Margaret, continues The Book Corner tradition.
