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We have a long history of delighting our customers with a fantastic selection of books, games, toys, cards, music and other gifts. Special orders often available within 1-2 days.

09/05/2026

A common misperception about working in a bookshop is that you’ll have lots of time to read. We all love books, but we read more when we’re NOT at work than when we are.

So, on Labor Day, we’re taking time off to be with our beloved family, friends, fur babies, and books. We hope you’ll get many moments to do the same!

See you on Tuesday, when we’ll have lots of new books to share!

Truth (noun): the body of real things, events, and facts; being in accord with fact or reality; sincerity in action, cha...
09/04/2026

Truth (noun): the body of real things, events, and facts; being in accord with fact or reality; sincerity in action, character, and utterance

Let’s consider “truth” in a world where it’s often hard to determine what’s real or when a “fact” is accurate or whose actions sincerely match their words. Awakening to the truth is a central theme of “What Can’t Be Hidden,” and we’re eager for you to join us for a conversation and chance to celebrate with Brandon Andress as it launches into reality on Tuesday, September 8.

Until then, we recommend…
“Body Language” by Meg Howrey, a moving novel about the dilemma of grappling with an aging parent.

Elizabeth Agyemang’s mildly creepy (‘tis the season…) debut, “Divine Oaths,” or “Midnight Curfew,” an extremely spicy new novel by bestselling author Penelope Douglas, or Dana Leann’s suspenseful new “Stalkers Anonymous” with its highly questionable love interests.

Traveling to a luxury hotel in San Francisco with “Murders in the Marquee,” a cozy mystery by Dana Mentink.

Riding along on an epic journey of a wolf’s revenge in “Blacktail” by Scott Hawkins. (Horror abounds, Friends. Remember we warned you.)

Revisiting Sabine Baring-Gould’s “The Book of Were-wolves,” originally published in 1865 and since imprinted in the minds of many of the world’s finest horror writers.

“Eat Weeds” by Diego Bonetto. Learn how to identify, forage, and prepare wild plants for food and medicinal purposes. (Truth be told…we’ll enjoy the nibbles at Bespoke with Brandon before we start trusting ourselves to properly prepare weeds for dinner.)

P.S. We’ll be closed on Monday for a little relaxation. We might be reading. We might be foraging. Who knows? Ask us on Tuesday. We promise to tell the truth…

Brandon Andress- Author and Essayist
Bespoke Events + Experiences

Brandon Andress, Bestselling Author.Many attributes contribute to Brandon’s success as a writer, and we've been fortunat...
09/02/2026

Brandon Andress, Bestselling Author.

Many attributes contribute to Brandon’s success as a writer, and we've been fortunate to observe a few.

Brandon is a deep thinker.
He is an empathetic listener.
He is Curious. Kind. Disciplined. Humble. Consistent. Generous.
He is our Friend.

We could not be more excited to celebrate Brandon’s success with the launch of the Fifth Anniversary Edition of "What Can't Be Hidden." Please join us on Tuesday, September 8 at 7 pm at Bespoke to hear him talk about and sign copies of his book.

And remember: Brandon's the risk taker here. He willingly laid his ideas out for all of us to examine. Let's applaud that effort and make him a Bestselling Author...again.

Brandon Andress- Author and Essayist
Bespoke Events + Experiences

WEATHER forecast for Thursday: Hot!FUN forecast for Thursday: Even hotter! We know.We thought cool evening breezes were ...
09/02/2026

WEATHER forecast for Thursday: Hot!
FUN forecast for Thursday: Even hotter!

We know.
We thought cool evening breezes were here to stay.
Apparently, Indiana was just teasing us.

Obviously, we can’t control the heat factor.
We CAN control the FUN factor, though, and we’re ready for you to come downtown for Wellness on Washington this Thursday, September 3.
- Challenge yourself with the obstacle course or try a free fitness class
- Relax to the sound of music in the Arts Alley or in a Sound Bath at Blondie’s.
- Cool off with a reenergizing cup of lemonade to support the CSA Lincoln Serve-a-thon or fill your cup with a DORA drink at one of our beverage-serving friends.
- Grab a gorgeous bouquet from Dilly Dally Meadows at Chapter Two or a beautiful bunch of books at the corner store.

You know what? You don’t need to choose; you can do ALL these fun things in one evening! See you on Thursday!

First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN
The Zen Wellness Company
Columbus Area Arts Council
CSA Lincoln Community

Does this look like a happily exhausted bookseller to you? Coming off a full week away from the store (that was absolute...
09/01/2026

Does this look like a happily exhausted bookseller to you? Coming off a full week away from the store (that was absolutely NOT a vacation), Beth came back to see what’s new this week. Guess what she discovered?!

No less than 174 brand new titles (you read that right: 174!) that we get to share with readers for the very first time on Tuesday, September 1! It’s impossible to talk about all of them here, so let us answer a few simple questions:

Any beautiful books? Affirmative!
Any signed editions? Certainly!
Any love stories? Sure!
Any chill-inducing tales? Absolutely!
Any puzzling mysteries? Indeed!
Any fanciful yarns? Of course!
Any helpfully informative volumes? Check!
Any favorites? ALL OF THEM.

So come by and see all the books this week. Give yourself the gift of time to browse. Ask a Pointer or two about the new books they’re eager to share. (After all, they unpacked, sorted, and displayed all of them!) Pointers are the BEST!

You may not like every new book that’s out this week (and that’s okay…), but when we have 174 brand new titles on the shelves, we can guarantee there’s at least one match for every one of you.

Stop to see us soon and help keep this bookseller and her team at least as happy as they are exhausted…

Erin A. Craig
Sarah Addison Allen

MrBeast
Kier Gaines

“Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning… (Wallace Stegner) ...
08/30/2026

“Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning… (Wallace Stegner)

The weather forecast says we may not enjoy a true shift away from blazing hot summer for another week or so, but we’re not going to let that stop us from an arms-open-wide welcome to September! From beginning to end, we’ve got events on tap that you won’t want to miss, starting with a Peacemakers’ gathering on Monday night, “Wellness on Washington” for First Thursdays Downtown, and a holiday weekend perfect for starting through your TBR stack of titles that will make you feel like it’s fall even if (when?) the weather doesn’t cooperate.

After that, plan to join one (or many) of our book group meetings and watch right here for details about coming events designed to celebrate books all month long. From snatching up (get your preorders in now!) Tuesday book releases featuring incredible authors like Lois Lowry, Alice Hoffman, Jodi Picoult, and Rebecca Yarros (just to name a few!) to a very special “9 to 5 Night” at St. Denis to honor Dolly and raise funds for “Growing Readers,” a local program that helps build families’ home libraries, we hope you’ll be part of our September jubilation!

Turn the page to September with us at Viewpoint Books. We can’t wait to see you!

All Peacemakers Needed
First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN
Bespoke Events + Experiences
Fresh Take Kitchen

Viewpoint is a place "where words matter." As we continue to reflect on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, we offer so...
08/30/2026

Viewpoint is a place "where words matter." As we continue to reflect on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, we offer some of her words that matter to us.

Dolly probably wouldn't have called them lessons, but we believe they can serve as simple reminders for how to live well, love others, and play a part in making our world better.

We also matched a few song titles with books. Curious about how we paired them? Ask at the store. We're happy to talk Dolly and books any day.

…and consider just a few more of Dolly's words that matter: “If you see someone without a smile today, give 'em yours." Let's keep her brilliant light shining, Friends.

Dolly Parton

“Aug-tober” noun; def: the time of year when everyone is over the heat and exhaustion of our Indiana summer and ready fo...
08/28/2026

“Aug-tober” noun; def: the time of year when everyone is over the heat and exhaustion of our Indiana summer and ready for sweater weather, crisp evenings, ghost stories around the bonfire, and all things pumpkin spice.

It’s here, Friends, and we’ve got the books to help you feel all the Aug-tober vibes…

…starting with one that Pointer Nanne just couldn’t resist for her own collection: “Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous” by Autumn K. England. Even while touching on serious and important themes from the author’s lived experience, this story is sweet, funny, romantic, and hopeful.

Imagine two people seeking to escape…eerie autumn nights…a deteriorating cabin…unexpected sleeping arrangements…and an angry ghost?! Find out what happens in Isabelle Popp’s “I Haunt It That Way.”

Animal narrators are having a moment, and you won’t be disappointed by “The Ghost Cat” in Alex Howard’s whimsical novel that brings a fun, fantastical twist to historical fiction.

Looking for a novel that’s a propulsive thriller with beautifully written prose set in gritty Victorian England? “The Whitechapel Full Moon Society” by Elizabeth Dozier is the perfect fit.

Calling all Lovecraft fans: Donyae Coles’ chilling horror story, “The Sunken, The Adored,” can kick off your scary season reading in a dark, eerie, and wholly original style.

Young readers will love traveling with Eiko Kadono’s beloved young witch Kiki and her clever cat, Jiji, in these beautifully illustrated stories of bravery, friendship, and self-discovery.

…and don’t forget! “Aug-tober” is the time to order Miss Jenny’s darling little ghost pillow to accompany one of our favorite picture books of the season, “The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt.”

We welcome you to spend “Aug-tober” - and every month after - with us!







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Let us tell you it was a big day at the bookstore without telling you… That’s right! All those boxes – and more – arrive...
08/25/2026

Let us tell you it was a big day at the bookstore without telling you…

That’s right! All those boxes – and more – arrived today. Follow along to see what we unpacked…

Dubbed the “Queen of Domestic Noir,” Liane Moriarty is back with “Big Little Truths,” both a sequel and a stand-alone novel that examines the complexities of contemporary women’s lives with wit and compassion.

Edwidge Danticat brings us another powerful contemporary story with “Dey,” (the Creole word for mourning) as a woman questions her sense of self and family after being caught in a random act of violence.

We opened boxes with lots more genres, too – stories about beloved animals to beautiful deluxe editions to cozy romantasies to chilling tales.

For nonfiction fans, we welcomed “The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State” by historian Jill Lepore, hailed as “America’s greatest living essayist” by Irish journalist Fintan O’Toole. This book examines how rule by machine has ravaged every aspect of our politics and society.

“Wellness On Washington” is the theme of next week’s First Thursday Downtown, and two of our new nonfiction titles are perfect fits for nurturing our “intellectual wellness.” Emily W. King’s “The Neurodivergent Learner” and “Solving Procrastination” by Itamar Shatz offer ways to help our children and ourselves.

And what came in those BIG boxes that would be too heavy for anyone to lift if they were filled with books? The softest plush toys from our friends at Douglas! Perfect accompaniments for our children’s books (you’ll have to come in to see them)…and to be honest, grown-ups love them, too.

We can’t wait to see you!

Liane Moriarty
Alfred A. Knopf
Nikita Gill
Ten Speed Press
Douglas Cuddle Toys
First Thursdays Downtown Columbus, IN

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