For The Bookworms Of Chicago

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Do you like to read? Chicago is full of fantastic bookstores with tons of used books to fill your brain with. Check 'em out and experience what each one has to offer....

Reading Is Good For Ya

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Reading keeps you young and smart.

Myopic Books

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Check it out! Sip on coffee and read your favorite classics.

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I wonder what she was reading.

Vintage Book Totes

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Add some style and color to your book reading experience!

Get it here

Learned From The Best

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My joy for reading came from this very show. Thanks Lavar!

Develop Your Curiosity

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Learning to read at a young age can spark curiosity and help you later in life. It’s never too late to start!

Quimby's Bookstore

1854 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Explore this Wicker Park Book store! It’s full of used books…along with graphic novels, and comics, book signings & author talks.

Explore this Wicker Park Book store! It’s full of used books…along with graphic novels, and comics, book signings & author talks.

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I’m sure their reading graphic novels.

Choose A Bookstore With Personality

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I enjoy bookstores with personality and a calming, quiet atmosphere. Choose a bookstore that you can read in.

Powell's Bookstore

2850 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Tons of used books here to choose from! Who knows, you might surprise yourself and find a treasure here.

Tons of used books here to choose from! Who knows, you might surprise yourself and find a treasure here.

Read A Classic Every Now And Then

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There are millions of fantastic books published each year. Let’s not forget about the great classics written centuries ago to learn from.

Love To Read!

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I love it! It calms my mind and inspires me to write a book one day.

Chicago Used Bookstores

Dogs Like Books Too!

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Probably.

Women & Children First

5233 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

A resource for women and parents. Located in Andersonville, this little book shop is one of my favorites!

A resource for women and parents. Located in Andersonville, this little book shop is one of my favorites!

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Yes, women can read too!

Pick A Spot In The Park

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Read anytime, anywhere, in any sort of sandals!

 

Nerds Are Accepted In My Book

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Read all you can and learn all you can.

Myopic Books

1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

This is my favorite used book store in Chicago. There are 3 floors of books from floor to ceiling and a little cat that sits beside you as you read. Want to sip on a coffee while you read? $1.00 cups of coffee are available for your sipping pleasure!

This is my favorite used book store in Chicago. There are 3 floors of books from floor to ceiling and a little cat that sits beside you as you read. Want to sip on a coffee while you read? $1.00 cups of coffee are available for your sipping pleasure!

The Myopic Cat

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This little cuddly guy lives at the Myopic Book store. Last time I went in there, he curled around my ankles and meowed for attention. Then I gave him a sip of my coffee…

Even The Cool People Read

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Have questions? READ!

Chicago Public Library Foundation

20 N Michigan Ave Ste 204, Chicago, IL 60602

Go get you a library card and read for free! The library downtown is a historic building. Check out a book and read about it!

Go get you a library card and read for free! The library downtown is a historic building. Check out a book and read about it!

Read With A Friend

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Sometimes I think it’s fun to read a book with a friend and discuss the plot or the storyline. It’s always nice to hear another opinion.

History Is Calling

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I found a book written in the 1940’s by Hitler’s Doctor. I can’t put it down! It’s amazing what piece of history you can find in a used book store.

Printers Row Fine & Rare Books

715 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605

You can truly find rare books here! The owner is a very intelligent man. Go in and strike up a conversation with him! You will learn more in that conversation than sitting through an hour lecture in school. That man reads!

You can truly find rare books here! The owner is a very intelligent man. Go in and strike up a conversation with him! You will learn more in that conversation than sitting through an hour lecture in school. That man reads!

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This classic book store has been in Printer’s Row for centuries!

Unabridged Book Store

3251 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

Helpful descriptions and opinions from the owners of this store are located under most of the books. This small bookstore in boystown, is unique and has a large collection of gay and lesbian books as well.

Helpful descriptions and opinions from the owners of this store are located under most of the books. This small bookstore in boystown, is unique and has a large collection of gay and lesbian books as well.

Devil In The White City

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If you live in Chicago, I would highly recommend this book. It is about the World’s Fair in 1893 that changed America. There is a serial killer and unexpected events based on true events. Its a must read!!

O'gara & Wilson Ltd

1448 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637

This used book store in Hyde Park is cozy and inviting. Choose from a great selection!

This used book store in Hyde Park is cozy and inviting. Choose from a great selection!

Vintage Playboy

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O’gara & Wilson have a large collection of vintage Playboy magazines for $4.00. Go check it out and make it a coffee table pick up!

Third Coast Comics

6234 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60660

Fantastic bookstore! There are graphic novels and comics galore. They host many events, and a knitting club! This place rocks my world!

Fantastic bookstore! There are graphic novels and comics galore. They host many events, and a knitting club! This place rocks my world!

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