Black Dog Books offers personalized services in historic Zionsville, IN
(just 3 miles northwest of Indianapolis)

We look for hard to find books for you. We carry general stock, literature, poetry, mystery, religion, philosophy, psychology, children’s books, history, science, nature, gardening, dog books, Indiana, cookbooks, fine bindings, art, photography, architecture, humor, biography, sports and domestic arts.

Our friendly and reliable staff is always there to assist you in all your needs. We also offer greeting cards, journals, antiquarian maps, bookends and artwork.

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Learn More About Black Dog Books:

  • Quality used and rare books sold
  • Buying libraries and collections
  • Book repairs
  • Book searches
  • Selected new books
  • Books by local authors
  • Annual book sale

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Upcoming Events

  • Thu
    11
    Jun
    2026
    4:00PM - 8:00PMBLACK DOG BOOKS, 115 S. MAIN STREET, ZIONSVILLE, IN

    Black Dog Books will be opening a MAPORIUM within our bookstore soon!  Maps have always been one of our main and popular items along with books and art.  Now, they will have a dedicated room of their own.

    The MAPORIUM will have a SOFT OPENING on JUNE 11th during Zionsville's "SIP, STROLL & SHOP" 4-8PM.  A GRAND OPENING will follow later this summer!  We invite you to come and check it out!

     

  • Thu
    11
    Jun
    2026
    4:00PM-8:00PMBLACK DOG BOOKS, 115 S. MAIN STREET, ZIONSVILLE, IN

    BLACK DOG BOOKS looks forward to seeing you during Zionsville's "SIP, STROLL & SHOP" 4-8PM on THURSDAY, JUNE 11th.  Play Bingo (cards available at 530 Home) and have a chance to win a great gift basket.

    We will be featuring local author, ROSALEEN CROWLEY, who will be signing copies of her poetry books.

    And we will have a "soft opening" of our new MAPORIUM!

     

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We hope to see you next week! 🍷 📚
6 hours ago

Black Dog Books will soon be opening a Maporium right inside our bookstore! Maps have always been one of our main and popular items along with books and art. Now, they will have a dedicated room of their own.

The Maporium will have a soft opening on June 11 during Zionsville‘s “SIP, STROLL & SHOP” from 4-8pm. A grand opening will follow later this summer! We invite you to come and check it out! 🗺️
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Black Dog Books will soon be opening a Maporium right inside our bookstore! Maps have always been one of our main and popular items along with books and art. Now, they will have a dedicated room of their own.

The Maporium will have a soft opening on June 11 during Zionsville‘s “SIP, STROLL & SHOP” from 4-8pm. A grand opening will follow later this summer! We invite you to come and check it out! 🗺️
3 days ago

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Very cool!

Happy Race Weekend!! Come see us in shop for some slow browsing of books about fast cars!!! 🏎️ ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Race Weekend!! Come see us in shop for some slow browsing of books about fast cars!!! 🏎️Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
2 weeks ago

A few FAST reads!!! 🏎️

Who is going to the race this weekend?
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A few FAST reads!!! 🏎️

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2 weeks ago

1 CommentComment on Facebook

Ken Purdy's "Kings of the Road" is excellent and the Auto Union book is a rare find.

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