Saturday, April 18, 2026

Minority Business Highlight: The Whispering Shelf

The Whispering Shelf is a locally focused bookstore that brings Hoosiers a space to explore their community through literature.

As an independent bookstore, The Whispering Shelf sells new and used books. Guests are encouraged to find a book of their liking and utilize the store’s comfort-centered space. This store provides a wide range of literature and various staff-curated favorites.

“Our vision at The Whispering Shelf is to create an environment that invites the imagination to soar and allows all members of the community to have access to the written word,” the website states. “We promote an environment run by a collaborative and transparent management style and where ideas and profits are shared amongst employees.”

Lena Burt is the owner of The Whispering Shelf bookstore. Her vision is to provide Hoosiers with a place where community and literature are accessible to everyone.

This bookstore also hosts community events such as book readings and club meetings.

The Whispering Shelf is located at 414 N. College Ave.

For more information visit whisperingshelf.com/.

Staff Writer Malik Simon created this highlight. If you would like your business highlighted in the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, contact him at 317-762-7847 or via email at maliks@indyrecorder.com. 

MALIK SIMON
MALIK SIMONhttp://indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com
Malik Simon is a Staff Writer for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Memphis, TN, he graduated from Mississippi Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies concentrating on journalism. Before joining the Recorder, he wrote for the Devil’s Gazette newspaper at MVSU and served as a freelance content and video editor. He seeks to use media to help communities flourish through literacy and factual reporting.

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