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Erasmus Books Used & Rare Bookstore

Tucked away within the walls of an old prairie style house is a rare find that truly deserves to be cherished. Erasmus Books is an independent bookstore that boasts an extensive collection of used and rare books that cover a range of genres and topics. These books are meticulously arranged in neat rows along the shelves that have taken over every room in the house. Here you will find no gimmicks or bright lights, only books that will fill you with the wonder and delight.

Website: erasmusbooks.wordpress.com

Phone: (574) 232-8444

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  • Thu 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

1027 E Wayne St South Bend, IN 46617 ·440.51 mi

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Rick B. 06/07/26

We are always in search of used book stores, something that is getting harder to find all the time. While visiting the University of Notre Dame we did a YELP search and found Erasmus ... and what...

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Cara B. 07/13/26

Used bookstore with plenty to choose from as each room is filled with books, books, books. We enjoyed exploring, chatting with the owner, and loving on Claus, the resident aging pup.

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Mallory S. 12/29/25

Erasmus is a wonderful and weird used bookstore, packed to the brim with books of all sorts by an avid book collector or two in an old and beautiful home. My bf and I got lost in here (although it...

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Eric V. 09/11/08

The shinning jewel of South Bend. When I come back to the area to visit family and friends, I consider Erasmus as both. The store is inside a 1920's German-cottage style house (I could be...

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Gregory W. 03/17/19

Time well spent. You could spend hours and still not see everything. A great young readers section to keeps my kids distracted while I go treasure hunting.

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