Participating Stores
There are 46 independent bookstores participating in 2024's Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl!
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57th Street Books
1301 E. 57th St., Chicago 60637 773-684-1300 / 57th.semcoop.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 5 pm About The South Side's neighborhood bookstore since 1983, 57th Street Books houses a substantial selection of general interest titles, including kids’ books, popular fiction, cookbooks, sci-fi, and mysteries. After-Words Bookstore
23 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 312-464-1110 / after-wordschicago.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 10 pm About A massive, two-story shop with over 70,000 new and used titles and an equally wide range of subjects. One of the few independent bookstores left in downtown Chicago, and the only independent bookstore in River North. Ibd details
Lots of giveaways and swag The Book Bin Northbrook
151 Church St., Northbrook 60062 847-498-4999 / bookbinnorthbrook.com IBD Hours: About Owned by two sisters, this Northbrook bookstore is renowned for its friendly, personalized service. We’re “not a superstore… just a super store!” The Book Cellar
4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60625 773-293-2665 / bookcellarinc.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 6 pm About What could be a better combination than books, wine by the glass, cozy couches and delicious café fare? Browse for the books you love to read at The Book Cellar in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood, an independent bookstore featuring books by first-time authors, local authors, and more. The Book Cellar welcomes book clubs and discussion groups. The Book Stall
811 Elm St., Winnetka 60093 847-446-8880 / thebookstall.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 5 pm About At the Book Stall you get great reviews, sage advice and recommendations, and personalized service for all ages and interests. If you love books, look no further than an indie store! The Book Table
1045 Lake St., Oak Park 60301 708-386-9800 / booktable.net IBD Hours: 9 am - 9 pm About We are a fiercely independent, discount new and used bookstore in downtown Oak Park. Booked
506 Main St., Evanston 60202 847-701-5707/ bookedevanston.com IBD Hours: 9 am - 5 pm About Booked offers a carefully curated, diverse selection of new titles and classics for youthful readers of all ages. In addition to several special events at Booked and in the community, Booked offers weekly storytimes and space for group meetups. Stop by the store for the perfect kid-friendly book or activity any time! Ibd details
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Bookends & Beginnings
1620 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 224-999-7722 / bookendsandbeginnings.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 6 pm About Eclectic indie store in the heart of downtown Evanston. New & used books, gifts, outstanding cookbook section, kids’ books in foreign languages. Bookie's Chicago
10324 S. Western Ave., Chicago 60643 773-239-1110 / bookieschicago.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 6 pm About Bookie’s has been providing books to the South Side of Chicago since 1989. Occupying a double storefront in the Beverly neighborhood, Bookie’s is one of very few bookstores on the South Side. They specialize in diverse new and used books from a variety of genres. The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn
475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn 60137 630-469-2891 / bookstoreofge.com IBD Hours: 9 am - 5 pm About Since 1960, we have been your proudly independent neighborhood bookstore, committed to providing excellent customer service and a wide range of books for all readers. Social Media FB, Insta, Twitter @Bookstoreofge Ibd details
IBD Details at The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn "Spin the Wheel for a Discount" on every purchase, IBD merchandise, prize and book giveaways, spend $75 and get a free tote bag, activities and treats for all ages. Bucket O' Blood Books & Records
3182 N. Elston Ave., Chicago 60618 312-890-3860 / bucketoblood.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 8 pm About Bucket O'Blood Books & Records is Chicago's premier destination for new and used speculative fiction, from the macabre to the imaginative, and all points in between. Ibd details
Sale on new hardcover books City Lit Books
2523 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago 773-235-2523 / citylitbooks.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 6 pm About Located in the heart of Logan Square, City Lit specializes in contemporary fiction and non-fiction, with a richly curated collection of children's literature, speculative fiction, poetry, and more. Our store is a literary hub for the community, hosting many book clubs, poetry readings, and author events. Da Book Joint
330 E 51st St #9, Chicago, IL 60653 877-726-6556 / dabookjoint.com IBD Hours: 11 am - 5 pm About Da Book Joint is located in Boxville, a cool retail community made up of shipping containers. We specialize in African American titles of all genres. We are active in our community hosting book events, book club meetings and book fairs. Exile in Bookville
The Fine Arts Building - 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 210, Chicago 60605 312-753-3154 / exileinbookville.com IBD Hours: 8 am until late! About Exile in Bookville is a general interest independent bookstore located in the historic Fine Arts Building on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue. We believe that books and music are synonymous. Read! Listen! Social Media Instagram: @exileinbookville Twitter: @bookvillExiles Facebook: @exileinbookville Goblin Market
2868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 goblinmkt.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 7 pm About Chicago's first manga shop! Goblin Market is an independent book store specializing in manga, manhwa, danmei, comic books, graphic novels, LGBTQ+ stories, and tabletop role playing games. Ibd details
IBD Details at Goblin Market Photo booth, free refreshments, and mysterious mushrooms Harvey's Tales
216 James St, Geneva, IL 60134 630-232-2991 / harveystales.com IBD Hours: About Our vision for Harvey’s Tales is to create a welcoming environment that inspires the community to come together to learn, explore, escape and relax through books and other diversions. The general interest, independent bookshop opened October 1, 2018 on the Osborne’s 35th anniversary, and carries new books, a giant wall scrabble game, a coffee bar, free WIFI, space for guests to sit and enjoy the atmosphere of the bookstore, and an outdoor patio also with seating. Lake Forest Bookstore
662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest 60045 847-234-4420 / lakeforestbookstore.com IBD Hours: About Now in the historic James Anderson building, the Lake Forest Book Store continues its 70-year relationship with the community and looks forward to serving the residents and visitors for years to come. The Last Chapter Book Shop
2013 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618 773-407-0610 / thelastchapterbookshop.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 6 pm About Chicago’s very own romance-only bookstore in the Roscoe Village area. Our mission is to continue to support the many members of romancelandia, and connect you with the books you love, the merch you can’t live without, and the authors that are a positive force in the community. Welcome to our little corner of the book world. Ibd details
We will have freebie goodies (while supplies last), a bookmark-making section, and foodie treats! Los Amigos Books
7003 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402 217-766-4587 / losamigosbooks.com IBD Hours: About/Conócenos We believe that every child should be able to see representations of themselves in the books that are available to them. We also know that raising bilingual children in the U.S. is difficult. It is precisely our mission to make it a bit easier on you by bringing books, music, games and more from all over the Spanish speaking world to our one stop shop. Creemos que todos los niños deben poder verse representados en los libros que están disponibles para ellos. También sabemos que lograr la crianza bilingüe en los Estados Unidos es difícil. Precisamente es nuestra misión hacerles el trabajo un poco más fácil en juntar libros, música, juegos y más del mundo hispanoparlante en un solo sitio. Love’s Sweet Arrow
17024 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477 708-620-8365 / lovessweetarrow.com IBD Hours: 11 am - 6 pm About Love’s Sweet Arrow is a Romance Exclusive bookstore, with a small YA and children's section. We are judgement free bookstore and happy to find books we don’t carry. Social Media Instagram: linktr.ee/lLovesSweetArrow Facebook: Loves Sweet Arrow Twitter: linktr.ee/LovesSweetArrow Madison Street Books
1127 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607 312-929-4140 / madstreetbooks.com IBD Hours: About Madison Street Books is proud to be a woman-owned independent bookstore in Chicago's West Loop. Our focus and vision is to be a community-minded space with something in store for everyone. New Book Joy
5512 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 [email protected] / newbookjoy.com IBD Hours: About NEW BOOK JOY brings inspirational books, reading resources and interactive activities to children and adults of ALL AGES. The Newberry Bookshop
60 W. Walton St., Chicago 60610 312-255-3520 / bookshop.newberry.org IBD Hours: 10 am - 4 pm About We have a stellar selection of books, notecards, and postcards; gift items by local artisans; and buttons featuring notable items in the Newberry collection. |
Open Books Logan Square
2068 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 312-475-1355 / open-books.org/stores/logansquare [email protected] IBD Hours: 10 am - 7 pm About Chicago’s first non-profit bookstore has expanded! Open Books has brought their expansive and always-changing selection of over 60,000 used and new books to Milwaukee Ave. All of our proceeds go to our literacy programs and free book giveaways to historically under-resourced communities in Chicago. Visit us often since we add 100’s of titles to our store everyday and don’t forget to bring book donations to help support our endeavors! Ibd details
25% Discount to anyone who brings books to donate! Open Books Pilsen
905 W. 19th St., Chicago 60608 312-243-9776 / open-books.org/stores/open-books-pilsen [email protected] IBD Hours: 10 am - 6 pm About Open Books Pilsen caters to customers of all ages and interests, and offers a truly unique payment model. All children's and YA books are 100% FREE to everyone, and customers can NAME THEIR OWN PRICE on adult books. This "pay-what-you-want" policy makes our inventory more accessible, and also allows customers to ponder what the "value" of books (in every sense of the word) means to them personally. Shoppers will find quality, popular titles across every major genre and subject matter, as well as one-of-a-kind hidden gems.." Open Books West Loop
651 W. Lake St., Chicago 60661 312-475-1355 x100 / open-books.org/stores/open-books-west-loop [email protected] IBD Hours: 10 am - 7 pm About Chicago’s first non-profit bookstore features over 70,000 used and new books spanning all genres and ages. All of our proceeds go to our literacy programs and free book giveaways to historically under-resourced communities in Chicago. Book donations are happily except to help support our endeavors. Visit us often since we add 100’s of titles to our store everyday and don’t forget to bring book donations to help support our endeavors! Ibd details
25% Discount to anyone who brings books to donate! The Pile Bookstore
7117B W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402 708-320-1001 / thepilebookstore.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 6 pm About Whether you are looking for a cup of coffee, a game, a new favorite book, or just a place to meet your fellow book lovers, you have found the right place. Read on to learn more about The Pile, or stop by to say hello and check us out! Ibd details
IBD Details at The Pile Bookstore Local authors will be coming in throughout the day to sign their books! Pilsen Community Books
1102 W. 18th St, Chicago 60608 [email protected] / pilsencommunitybooks.com IBD Hours: 11 am - 6 pm MASKS REQUIRED About Pilsen Community Books is a worker owned and operated independent bookstore that specializes in new and used literary fiction, radical history and politics, and literature in translation. The staff's goal is to unite their bookselling experience with their belief that labor is entitled to all it produces. Social Media Instagram: @pilsencommunitybooks Twitter: @pilsencommbooks Ibd details
IBD Details at Pilsen Community Books The entire store will be 10% off, and the first 10 customers will receive a free shirt and Celebrate People's History poster. We'll also have limited edition prints made in collaboration with our friends at Salon Kawakib, other special Indie Bookstore Day merch, and a special watermelon themed photo backdrop! At 6:15 pm, our friends at Palestinian Feminist Collective, Palestinian Youth Movement and Salon Kawakib will be co-hosting a teach-in on women's labor and the revolutionary struggle in Palestine in the 1930s. Powell’s Books Chicago
1501 E. 57th St., Chicago 60637 773-955-7780 / powellschicago.com IBD Hours: 11 am - 7 pm About The largest used, rare, and out-of-print supplier in Chicago, Powell’s has offered the best deals on bargain books--all 20 to 80% off retail--since 1970. The store also buys used books from the general public. Located in Hyde Park, 3 blocks west of the Museum of Science and Industry. Prairie Path Books
107 W Willow Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187 630-597-7164 / prairiepathbooks.com IBD Hours: About We are Wheaton's Independent Book Store! Quimby's Bookstore
1854 W. North Ave., Chicago 60622 773-342-0910 / quimbys.com IBD Hours: 12 pm - 6 pm About Quimby's Bookstore specializes in small press zines, books, comics and ephemera, favoring the unusual and the aberrant. Ibd details
IBD Details at Quimby's Bookstore Bianca Xunise Celebrates PUNK ROCK KARAOKE, In Conversation with Jessica Hopper Roscoe Books
2142 W. Roscoe St., Chicago 60618 773-857-2676 / roscoebooks.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 7 pm About RoscoeBooks is a neighborhood independent bookstore for kids and adults who love books and love to read. Sandmeyer's Bookstore
714 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605 312-922-2104 / sandmeyersbookstore.com IBD Hours: 9 am - 6:30 pm About Family owned and operated, Sandmeyer's Bookstore in historic Printing House Row has offered the finest selection of books since 1982. Ibd details
Coffee and donuts for the first 50 customers Secret World Books
1774 2nd St, Highland Park, IL 60035 847-469-4875 / secretworldbooks.com IBD Hours: About Brand new indie bookstore opening on Independent Bookstore Day this year! Semicolon Bookstore and Gallery
1355 W Chicago Ave Unit Store, Chicago, IL 60642 312-877-5170 / semicolonchi.com IBD Hours: About Founded in 2019, Semicolon is Chicago’s Black woman-owned bookstore and gallery space. We are a nonprofit bookseller dedicated to bridging the literacy gap among minoritized communities by providing access TO and building interest IN books. Seminary Co-Op
5751 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago 60637 773-752-4381 / semcoop.com IBD Hour: 10 am - 5 pm About For over 60 years, the Seminary Co-op Bookstores has served as a cultural anchor in and beyond Chicago; as the first not-for-profit bookstore whose mission is bookselling, our stores, which include 57th Street Books, celebrate the power of the browsing experience to inspire curiosity, discovery, and delight. Learn more about the Co-op's unique history, our stores, and mission by visiting semcoop.com, where you can browse our iconic Front Table, explore upcoming events, tune into our podcast, Open Stacks, and more. Skunk Cabbage Books
2826 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60618 872-206-8039 / skunkcabbagebooks.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 6 pm MASKS REQUIRED About Skunk Cabbage Books is a nature-focused independent bookstore and community workshop space offering new books and local artist’s goods that remind us of human’s own place in our more-than-human world. Social Media Instagram: @skunkcabbagebooks Ibd details
IBD Details at Skunk Cabbage Books Native plant seedlings with purchase while supplies last Three Avenues Bookshop
3009 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 773-697-4697 / threeavenuesbookshop.com IBD Hours: 9 am - 7 pm About We are a family-run independent bookstore in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Social Media Instagram: @threeavenuesbookshop Facebook: @threeavenuesbookshop Ibd details
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Town House Books & Cafe
105 N. 2nd Ave., St. Charles 60174 630.584.8600 / townhousebooks.com IBD Hours: 9 am - 4 pm About An independent bookstore for all ages, with a friendly knowledgeable staff, located in historic downtown St. Charles since 1974. Unabridged Bookstore
3251 N Broadway, Chicago 60657 773.883.9119 / unabridgedbookstore.com IBD Hours: 9 am - 7 pm About An iconic Lakeview institution and Chicago’s go-to bookstore for LGBTQ literature. Uncharted Books
5140 N. Clark, St., Chicago 60640 872.208.7201 / unchartedbooks.com IBD Hours: About Uncharted Books is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore in Chicago. We sell a highly curated selection of used books, zines, and rare titles, with a focus on the literary, the local, the strange, and the adventurous. We are a small, scrappy, DIY business that has been serving our city since 2012. We especially pride ourselves on our eclectic selection, our unique and cozy atmosphere, our knowledgeable and friendly staff, and our busy calendar of community events. The Understudy Coffee and Books
5531 N Clark St., Chicago, 60640 872-806-0670 / theunderstudy.com IBD Hours: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm About The Understudy is a hybrid theatre bookstore and cafe celebrating creativity, collaboration, and discovery every day. Volumes Bookcafe
1373 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622 773.697.8066 / volumesbooks.com IBD Hours: 9 am - 7 pm About An independent bookstore with a bonus cafe! Grab a book and a coffee or one of the many weird/cool/cute bookish gifts! We have prizes with purchases over $50 all day long, as well as some giveaways throughout the day. Author/music critic Jessica Hopper will be by early in the day to help you find the perfect book & music pairing! The Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co.
1276 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622 773-772-8108 / secretagentsupply.com IBD hours: 11:30 am - 6 pm About The Secret Agent Supply Co. has a not-so-secret mission. Every purchase supports 826CHI's free writing programs, which provide thousands of Chicago students a platform for self-expression. Social Media Instagram: @secretagentsupply & @826CHI Twitter: @agentsupply & @826chi Women & Children First
5233 N. Clark St., Chicago 60640 773.769.9299 / womenandchildrenfirst.com IBD Hours: 11 am - 6 pm MASKS REQUIRED About Chicago’s feminist bookstore since 1979, we are as political as we are literary. Ibd details
IBD Details at Women & Children First We'll have exclusive merch and fun giveaways, plus a Bake Sale for Chicago Abortion Fund to raise money in support of abortion access in Illinois and beyond. Venmo, CashApp, and cash accepted! Yellow Bird Books
34 S Stolp Ave, Aurora, IL 60506 yellowbirdbooksaurora.com IBD Hours: 10 am - 7 pm About A new women-owned indie bookstore in the heart of downtown Aurora. Ibd details
IBD Details at Yellow Bird Books Exclusive Indie Bookstore Day merchandise, special discounts, raffles, prizes, giveaways with purchase, and a few surprises! |