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1. Seminary Co-Op Bookstores

5 star rating
44 reviews

GREAT independent bookstore, I happened to be in this neighborhood yesterday and after reading the reviews, I decided to stop in and check it out myself and the reviews are spot-on. Really easy going, relaxed atmosphere, great vibe, well-lit, a true bibliophile's paradise, clean, knowledgable and well-read staff, and not a whiff of cookie-cutter corporatism decor anywhere. I know if I lived in…

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Great for Gifts

4.5 star rating 36 reviews

1. Transitions…

Neighborhood: Near North Side

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I love Transitions! The free lectures, book clubs, and classes are really a gift to the community. The people who work here are great at finding things and care about books. I just attended...

4.5 star rating 56 reviews

2. Women & Children…

Neighborhood: Andersonville

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skip it and order online from W&C. Your money will be better spent.  I also love going here to find gifts.   They have some great book discussion groups as well....

4.5 star rating 53 reviews

3. Unabridged Books

Neighborhood: Lakeview

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isn't a used-book store, but occasionally you can find some really great deals on fairly recent new books.  Finally, Unabridged offers free gift wrapping, and at least two of the wrapping papers...

4.5 star rating 8 reviews

4. Powell's Book Stores

Neighborhood: South Loop

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This is one of the best bookstores in the city! It's a great place to find cheap interesting gifts for people. After 5 on thursdays until maybe 6 (it could be later, I'm not sure) they offer half...

4.5 star rating 10 reviews

5. Europa Books

Neighborhood: Near North Side

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Great place for those learning languages or wanting literature in foreign languages. I used to go to a monthly Italian conversation hour here. It was a mix of beginners and advanced speakers who had...

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Selection

5 star rating 3 reviews

1. Selected Works…

Neighborhood: The Loop

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house of books that is Selected Works is an experience in time travel.  It really takes you back about 60 years.  You're not likely to find anything too recent, but you are likely to find some incredible...

4.5 star rating 53 reviews

2. Unabridged Books

Neighborhood: Lakeview

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mostly love used bookstores for their prices and atmosphere; some are better for browsing, some for finding a specific title, but in either case the selection is not the greatest.  Enter Unabridged...

4.5 star rating 20 reviews

3. Borders Books Music…

Neighborhood: Near North Side

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the coupon didn't really even make a difference. Who would pay 50 bucks for a season of Frasier when you can get it at Target for 20 bucks?  But I love their book selection and rewards card program. I once...

4.5 star rating 141 reviews

4. Myopic Books

Neighborhood: Wicker Park

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It's a good independent business with some community options for book discussions and the like but the quality is not fantastic for the price.  Selection is above average....

4.5 star rating 56 reviews

5. Women & Children…

Neighborhood: Andersonville

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This is my favorite bookstore in Chicago.  While they don't have the vast selection of Borders, what they have are great quality books, excellent recommendations, a friendly staff, and a non...

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