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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 …

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, …

Top 10 Best Bookstores in Chicago, IL - Last Updated November 2025 - Yelp - Myopic Books, After-Words, Open Books, Unabridged Bookstore, The Book Cellar, Exile in Bookville, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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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 …