Book Stores in Carmel, IN

“I love this bookstore! There is something special that small, local bookstores offer that is not only good when looking for a good read, but for the value they add to the community. I've bought books here off the shelf, gone to one book club discussion, and sometimes just stop in to browse for some stress relief. Cynthia, the owner, is a wealth of sincere knowledge and it is clear she loves what she does. This is one of the best curated book shops I've ever been to and if there's ever been anything they don't have, the help me to find it and get it in hand quickly. It is great for children and adults alike. This is my new favorite book store! I highly recommend it!”

“Wonderful spot for a coffee and quiet reading or for chatting with friends. Spacious, with plenty of seating, very comfortable furniture and a warm, relaxing atmosphere.”

“This Barnes & Nobles location is a enjoyable experience for fellow Readers. The store is clean, well organized, and has wonderful employees. You feel welcomed.”

“I cannot say enough good things about Hey Little Diddle and their incredible customer service. A coworker of mine was scheduled to be induced earlier than expected, and with working a lot of overnight shifts in the Emergency Department, I didn’t have time to shop for a gift in person. I ordered a swaddle sleep sack online along with a card, tissue paper, and a gift bag. Unfortunately, when I checked out using Google Pay, it accidentally processed as shipping instead of curbside pickup.

Coming off an overnight shift—and knowing that night would be my last shift working with her before she had her baby—I called the store and explained my situation. The staff immediately jumped in to help. They confirmed the item was in stock, refunded the shipping and tissue paper, beautifully wrapped the gift with tissue paper, asked what I wanted the card to say and wrote it for me, placed everything in the gift bag, and even helped coordinate getting it delivered to me through Uber.

Because of their kindness and willingness to go above and beyond, I was able to bring the gift to work that night. My coworker has since had her baby, and the swaddle was the first thing the baby wore!

I am so grateful for the staff at Hey Little Diddle for making this happen. Their customer service was truly exceptional.”