Participating Stores
57th Street Books
1301 E. 57th St., Chicago 60637 773.684.1300 / semcoop.com 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. Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Inc. 824 W. Superior St., Suite 100, Chicago 60642 312.944.3085 / AuthorsVoice.net Since 1938, specializing in books, autographs, photographs, historical artifacts, prints, and busts related to Lincoln, the U.S. Civil War, and U.S. presidents. Discounts earned from the ChiLoveBooks Challenge apply only to in-print books. Anderson's Bookshop Downer's Grove 5112 Main St., Downers Grove 60515 / 630.963.2665 Anderson's Bookshop La Grange 26 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange 60525 / 708.582.6353 Anderson's Bookshop - Naperville 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville 60540 / 630.355.2665 andersonsbookshop.com A cornerstone of our community since 1875, Anderson’s is proud to share our passion and knowledge of books with readers of all ages. Plus a huge selection of events, gifts and toys! The Book Bin 151 Church St., Northbrook 60062 847.498.4999 / bookbinnorthbrook.com This 45-year-old iconic Northbrook bookstore is renowned for its friendly, personalized service. Not a superstore—just a super store! The Book Cellar 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60625 773.293.2665 / bookcellarinc.com Your independent book store in Lincoln Square! The Book Stall at Chestnut Court 811 Elm St., Winnetka 60093 847.446.8880 / thebookstall.com 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 We are a fiercely independent, discount new and used bookstore in downtown Oak Park. Bookends & Beginnings 1712 Sherman Ave., Alley #1, Evanston 60201 224.999.7722 / bookendsandbeginnings.com Cozy eclectic store nestled in an alley in the heart of Evanston. New & used books, gifts, outstanding cookbook section, kids’ books in 28 foreign languages. Bookies Bookstore Beverly 10324 S. Western Ave., Chicago 60643 / 773.239.1110 Bookies Bookstore Homewood 2015 Ridge Road, Homewood 60430 / 708-377-0789 Now in two locations, Bookie's has been providing books and gifts to readers of all ages on the South Side for more than 28 years. / bookieschicago.com Centuries & Sleuths 7419 Madison St., Forest Park 60130 708.771.7243 / centuriesandsleuths.com We have what you want, though you may not know you want it. City Lit Books 2523 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago 773.235.2523 / citylitbooks.com Located in the heart of Logan Square, City Lit is a literary hot spot thanks to its well-curated selections of fiction, non-fiction, science fiction and children’s books, along with its rotating calendar of author events and book clubs. The Dial Bookshop 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 210, Chicago 60605 hello@dialbookshop.com / dialbookshop.com The Dial is a used and new bookshop located on the second floor of Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Ave, overlooking Grant Park. Lake Forest Bookstore 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest 60045 847-234-4420 / lakeforestbookstore.com 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. |
Open Books Pilsen
905 W. 19th St., Chicago 60608 / 312.243.9776 open-books.org/shop/open-books-pilsen Open Books West Loop 651 W. Lake St., Chicago 60661 / 312.475.1355, x100 westloop@open-books.org Open Books is a nonprofit community bookstore that transforms lives through reading, writing, and the UNLIMITED power of used books. Pilsen Community Books 1102 W. 18th St, Chicago 60608 hello@pilsenbooks.org / pilsencommunitybooks.org A used and new community bookstore in Pilsen. Proceeds help us buy books for classrooms in Pilsen and surrounding neighborhoods. Powells Books Chicago 1501 E. 57th St., Chicago 60637 773.955.7780 / powellschicago.com Since 1970, Powell’s has offered the best used and bargain books--all 20 to 80% off retail. Located in Hyde Park, 3 blocks west of the Museum of Science and Industry. Quimby's Bookstore 1854 W. North Ave., Chicago 60622 773.342.0910 / quimbys.com Quimby's Bookstore specializes in small press zines, books, comics and ephemera, favoring the unusual and the aberrant. Read It & Eat 2142 N. Halsted St., Chicago 60614 773.661.6158 / readitandeatstore.com Chicago’s destination for culinary books and experiences. Roscoe Books 2142 W. Roscoe St., Chicago 60618 773.857.2676 / roscoebooks.com RoscoeBooks is a neighborhood independent bookstore for kids and adults who love books and love to read. Rosenberg Bookshop at the Newberry Library 60 W. Walton St., Chicago 60610 312.255.3520 / newberry.org/bookshop We have a stellar selection of books, notecards, and postcards; gift items by local artisans; and buttons featuring notable items in the Newberry collection. Sandmeyer's Bookstore 714 S. Dearborn St., Chicago 60605 312.922.2104 / sandmeyersbookstore.com Family owned and operated, Sandmeyer's Bookstore in historic Printing House Row has offered the finest selection of books since 1982. Semicolon Bookstore and Gallery 515 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642 312.877.5170 / semicolonchi.com Seminary Co-Op 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago 60637 773.752.4381 / semcoop.com Widely regarded as one of the best academic bookstores in the world, the Co-op is located on the University of Chicago campus (next door to Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House) and has acted as an epicenter of cultural and intellectual life in Hyde Park since 1961. Volumes Bookcafe 1474 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622 773.697.8066 / volumesbooks.com Hybrid bookstore/cafe catering to all of your boozy + caffeine needs amid a busy & eclectic neighborhood. Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Company 1276 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622 773.772.8108 / secretagentsupply.com We encourage the exploration of endless possibility through the power of writing. Sales support 826CHI's free programs for Chicago students. Women & Children First 5233 N. Clark St., Chicago 60640 773.769.9299 / womenandchildrenfirst.com Chicago’s feminist bookstore since 1979, we are as political as we are literary. |