The staff recommendations are one of the most charming aspects of The Book Cellar, an independent bookstore tucked beside other boutiques and restaurants in Lincoln Square. Little slips of paper on which the staff have written thoughtful suggestions are stuck to almost every shelf, and they give the impression that The Book Cellar really wants to help customers find a book they will fall in love with. Like many bookstores, this one has a café. Aside from snacks and drinks from the coffee bar, The Book Cellar also serves wine and beer. The café tables and chairs are rearranged several times a month to make space for readings, book clubs, and other literary events. It's a popular meeting spot for Chicago's bookish community.
Comic book collectors and newbies can both find something to love at this store, which stocks more than your standard superhero fare. Sure, you can find Superman and Spiderman here, but Chicago Comics is best known for stocking the work of independent artists who tell real stories of depth and sophistication in this illustrated medium. You can also find foreign comics such as Japanese manga and European titles here, as well as illustrated erotica. Chicago Comics also sells comic-related merchandise and clothing.
Powell's Bookstore offers a very broad range of selections, notably in the used academic non-fiction department, with special attention to American/European history and literary criticism. Fiction can be found in large quantities, alongside titles in philosophy, anthropology and others. If bargains are what you are after, walk down to the basement for a grand selection of books, especially in children's and foreign language.
Shop at this bookstore which is adored by the populace of Chicago. With an old-world bookshop charm, the store is located in the historic Rowe Building with high walls and windows, is operating since 1982. One can spend an entire day lazily browsing through old-time classics and smashing new bestsellers. Their children's book section is quite huge and features an extensive collection. To add to the charm is an ever-helping knowledgeable and friendly staff, which makes a trip to the store ultimately worthy.
Located in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood, Unabridged Bookstore is one of the proud, independent purveyors of tomes in the city. The shelves stock everything you could hope for, it has texts from independent city scribes as well as those from the NYT best-sellers' list. Unabridged also has a big selection of gay and lesbian themed literature and downstairs, it has the largest collection of travel books in the city. It's definitely a community bookstore, where browsers are more than welcome and the staff is very helpful.
Bringing a bookshop to Old Town Chicago
A cozy nook for all book-lovers, writers and dreamers alike. We offer an extensive array of genres ranging from children's to philosophy to literature. Two floors are filled with a plethora of good reads.
