Discover chicagos best bookstores, where theres always something new. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. A true momandpop shop, sandmeyer s bookstore has been familyowned and. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon.
The independent book store is practically an endangered species these days. A great book store is a place where you can browse, discover, discuss, and go home with the book, or at half price books, the movie, video game, music and more that you didnt know youd love. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Sundaywednesday 117 thursdaysaturday 119 buying books monday and tuesday 126. Aug 24, 2015 best bookstores in chicago shop the stacks for new and used books, from novels to nonfiction, at these top bookstores in chicago photograph. Western 2015 ridge road 7732391110 7083770789 at the moment, we are closed to instore browsing and have no store hours. In addition to shipping orders, we are now offering instore pickup for orders placed online or by phone. Best bookstores in chicago shop the stacks for new and used books, from novels to nonfiction, at these top bookstores in chicago. Sep 28, 2016 open books donates to literacy programs in chicago, so its a big winner in many a chicagoans heart. New books, used books, rare books, and textbooks chicago bookshops have it all.
Best bookstores in illinois independent book stores. Powells bookstore on 57th street powells bookstore is located in chicago s hyde park neighborhood right in the heart of the. Chicago, il 60622 773 8624882 with about 80,000 titles for sale, theres a good chance youll find the used book you want at. This book is an excellent life raft for those of us who are so sure that we are alone in our struggles. Come browse our extensive collection of new releases, travel guides and childrens books.
It s no surprise chicago is brimming with literary lairs ernest hemingway was born in a chicago suburb, poet gwendolyn brooks spent her whole life in chicago, and saul bellow attended and later taught at the university of chicago. Myopic books is an awardwinning bookstore in the heart of chicago s wicker park community. Ive worked in used bookstores for many years, and i want to tell you what every used bookseller in chicago already knows. Alibris has been selling books, movies and music since 1997. A true momandpop shop, sandmeyer s bookstore has been familyowned and operated since the beginning. Bookworks is the best possible place to sell your books. Used book dealers in chicago, il ask for free quotes. Each year, generous readers donate hundreds of thousands of books to support literacy. Chicago is a haven for booklovers thanks to its eclectic selection of bookstores and booksellers. Powells books chicago is the chicago areas largest independent dealer in quality used, bargain, antiquarian, and out of print books. What the south side lacks in quantity of independent book stores, it makes up with two stores, just a block apart, run by the. We provide transformational literacy experiences for more than 5,000 k12 students every year, from reading help through novelwriting.
Amazons new 6,000squarefoot bookstore is located in chicagos upscale lakeview neighborhood at 3441 n. At alibris, every type of reader can satisfy oneofakind book cravings. Once i discovered the glory of beautiful used bookstores, i never okay, rarely buy new books. Once again, we would like to thank you for all the support shown in recent days. We pay cash for books, textbooks, cds, lps, videos and dvds daily. An exclusive event link will be emailed to all attendees with proof of purchase on the day of the event. Exploring the shelves of chicagos best bookstores urbanmatter. Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Its also great for the environment when we reuse old books rather than buying new ones. Save money at chicago area used book sales chicago on. They will only buy books that they believe they can sell. Used book sales are a great way to buy books on the cheap and to help library systems raise badly needed revenue.
We also carry art and photography books, cookbooks, local books, history books, health, healing, and new age. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Book cellar your independent book store in lincoln. Hi, im jeff and ive been working at half price books since 2012.
Each carpe librum seize the book location sells books. The best list of independent illinois bookstores best bookstores in illinois independent book stores is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent. Recycling often gets the spotlight, but its last in the reduce, reuse, recycle motto for a reason. How we buy cash book buying is by appointment only. This has to be one of my favorite used bookstores due to how wonderful the woman working was. Many independent book stores devote a large section to children. Myopic books is proud to be dubbed best by the following. Afterwords is one of the few independent bookstores left in downtown chicago. An exclusive event link will be emailed to all attendees with proof of.
Myopic books is an awardwinning bookstore in the heart of chicagos wicker park community. At all other times of year, the guidelines below, apply. Dec 21, 2016 uncharted books is a lovely used book store in logan square that opened back in 2012, one of the newer used stores in town. Since 1970, our retail store in hyde park, near the university of chicago, has specialized in academic and scholarly books in the fields of. Check out this list of bookstores in chicago with used and rare books for sale so you can expand your personal library or find a rare edition of a. Each carpe librum seize the book location sells books, cds, dvds, and vinyl records that were donated by the public. All proceeds go to turning the page in support of our program initiatives. Like the vast majority of chicagos literary community, im pretty pissed about that, so i was comforted to see the following post on rebecca makkais facebook account last night repurposed here with her permission, where she implores chicagoans to stay. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb countryside bookstore in countryside, il, plus get directions and hours. Open books donates to literacy programs in chicago, so its a big winner in many a chicagoans heart. June watch this spot for details on the next great book and paperfair.
Aug 01, 2016 ive worked in used bookstores for many years, and i want to tell you what every used bookseller in chicago already knows. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. I think that the best book stores in the world arent just places to purchase books. Readers pick favorite used book store from the chicago reader chicago concierge favorite shopping from concierge preferred best used book store from. Use the search box below to find books offered by chicago booksellers. Afterwords new and used books 23 east illinois street chicago, il 60611 phone. Turning the page has yearly popup book sales in washington, d.
The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books, affordable textbooks for school, and outofprint titles. Sell your used books in chicago at afterwords new and used books. Chicago book and paper fair midwest antiquarian booksellers association mwaba local plumbers union hall 40 w. Our emphasis on community is the reason there are no chain stores on. We buy a limited number of books for store credit at any time during our operating hours.
Sandmeyer s bookstore has served chicagos south loop since 1982, providing quality new books and unbeatable service. The book cellar your independent book store in lincoln. The company includes retail, online and wholesale divisions. And thats the most important measure tempo used in selecting chicagos 10 best bookstores, listed below in alphabetical order. Whether your personal passions lean toward new releases by the hottest authors or classics from the old masters, you will find it on. It s no surprise chicago is brimming with literary lairs ernest hemingway was born in a chicago suburb, poet. Im content to browse through the books at stores like city lit and. However, were doing well with curbside pickup, since we are operating out of both stores. Support independent booksellers on our marketplace. We feature a wide variety of fiction, literature, poetry, and childrens books.
I very much enjoyed reading swimming in the dark, which beautifully captures the exhilaration of sexual awakening and the sexually charged atmosphere of first love, with its yearning and desire, but also the fear and shame of living a duplicitous life, when the warmth of love gives way to feelings of sorrow, shame and despair. We give books to students in our instructional programs, donate them to educators and students through our book programs, and sell them in our chicago stores and online. Find bookstores in south side, chicago, il on yellowbook. For orders placed onlne, you will be notified by email when your order is ready. The barnes and noble bookstore located on campus sells textbooks, memorabilia, and school supplies. Open books is a massive used bookstore and nonprofit organization. Top 10 best used book stores in chicago, il updated covid19. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. Used book buying guidelines when we buy we do not buy books in january.
Half price books has new and used books, textbooks, music, movies and more both online and in stores. A used and rare bookstore, secret club, and event space in chicago. Also, it was the first used bookstore i stepped foot in. Our two floors house a huge collection of over 70,000 new and used volumes. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Save money at chicago area used book sales chicago on the cheap. We are working on several methods for how to get you your books. Since we started doing instore on may 1st, the response has been terrific and we are so grateful. Now, bookworks buys very selectively as they should. Always call to confirm all information before heading out as information is subject to change. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens. Wellorganized bookstore for sale in downtown xenia, ohio.
Since 1970, our retail store in hyde park, near the university of chicago, has specialized in academic. Mar 21, 2017 today, amazon opens a brickandmortar bookstore in chicagoin my own neighborhood of lake view, no less. Ravenswood used books 2005 w montrose ave, chicago, illinois 60618 rated 4. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Were hoping you are keeping boxes and bags of books to sell to us and reading lists of things that youre looking for here at the store close. The event will run on crowdcast, and all attendees must preorder a copy of the hilarious world of depression from the book cellar.
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