Over 5 million books ready to ship, 3.6 million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks to download right now! Curbside pickup available in most stores! No matter what you’re a fan of, from Fiction to Biography, …

Jan 8, 2025 · Shop the stacks for new and used titles, from non-fiction to fantasy, at the top independent bookstores in Chicago. Chicago is a literary city—though often overlooked as such—and our many...

With its rich literary history and vibrant independent scene, there are bookstores in Chicago around every corner waiting to be explored. As a former librarian and lifelong book-lover, finding new …

See more downtown bookstores in Chicago. What are people saying about bookstores in Chicago, IL? This is a review for bookstores in Chicago, IL: "A wonderfully curated space offering an exceptional …

After-words is one of the few independent bookstores left in downtown Chicago. Our two floors house a hand-curated collection of over 70,000 new and used volumes. We feature a wide variety of fiction, …

Enjoy this holiday season with a stroll through Chicago’s iconic Printers Row. Snow is falling, shops are open, and you won’t find a single chain on the block—just small, independent businesses (including …

Apr 23, 2025 · At Read & Run Chicago, our book-themed running programming aims to support libraries, independent bookstores, and other small businesses. Between cozy atmospheres, stocked …

We are so grateful for your support of local authors, publishers, creators, Quimby’s Bookstore, and DIY culture—we truly couldn’t do it without you!

Pilsen Community Books was founded in 2016. In March 2020, Pilsen Community Books transformed into Chicago’s only employee-owned and operated independent bookstore. You can find all the …

Dec 1, 2025 · These are 20 of the best bookstores in Chicago. The best bookstore is Barnes & Noble College Bookstore. Here is the list of Chicago bookstores. 1. Barnes & Noble College Bookstore. …