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Dear Mom

Dear Mom is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving the Indianapolis reader community. Its strengths include books, zines, art, independent publications, queer culture, community events, and work by local makers.

Independently owned Indianapolis, IN Online ordering

About Dear Mom

Dear Mom is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving the Indianapolis reader community. Readers visit for books, zines, art, independent publications, queer culture, community events, and work by local makers. The shop provides a local alternative for discovery, knowledgeable recommendations, special ordering when available, and direct support of the region’s literary life.

This profile is part of the Indie BookSellers directory of independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstores. Store inventory changes frequently, so contact the bookseller with a title or ISBN when you are looking for a specific edition.

Books, specialties, and services

Specialty

Queer books

Service

Author events Online ordering

Format

New books

Store hours

Current hours have not yet been independently verified.

Hours can change for holidays, events, and seasonal schedules. Check the bookstore’s official website or call before making a special trip.

Accessibility information

Detailed accessibility information has not yet been verified.

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Indy Liberation Store

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