About Loudmouth Books: An Indianapolis Sanctuary

Loudsmouthindy, trading at loudsmouthindy.com as Loudmouth Books, is an independent bookstore, cultural reading room, and community sanctuary founded in 2024 by acclaimed author Leah Johnson in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Our physical doors are located at:

We operate as a sanctuary dedicated to banned and challenged literature, queer storytelling, Black and Brown authors, small-press poetry, and essential social-cultural critique. In a climate where corporate algorithms dictate reading lists and statehouses challenge books, our shop is a tangible civic perimeter where ideas remain uncensored and accessible.

Every book on our shelves is chosen deliberately. We reject remainder overstock, automated stock lists, and sanitized cataloging. Instead, we champion works that illuminate systemic truths, celebrate marginalized joy, and preserve cultural memory.

• Physical Catalogue ($13.99 to $32.00 USD): New physical titles in our collection are priced strictly within this trade range, from lightweight pocket essays to smyth-sewn archival cloth hardcovers.
• 150+ Free Annual Gatherings: We host more than one hundred and fifty author discussions, youth reading circles, banned-book clubs, and community teach-ins every year. Admission to our public programming is always 100% free of charge.
• Midwestern Literary Ecosystem: We partner directly with regional small presses, indie letterpress printers, and Indiana authors to keep local literary production self-sustaining.

Loudmouth Books operates an inquiry-only physical bookstore and literary consultation service. We do not maintain digital shopping carts, user passwords, or on-site credit card processing systems on loudsmouthindy.com.

Readers, schools, and institutional buyers submit inquiries through our online portal, phone (317-492-9446), or email ([email protected]). Orders become binding only upon mutual written confirmation, individualized invoice issuance, or in-person pickup at our store at 212 212 in Indianapolis.

Whether you are planning a school curation package, seeking an out-of-print title, or joining one of our weekly book clubs, our team is here in Indianapolis to help. A human answers during bookstore operating hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time: