1. Pilsen Community Books in Pilsen (Instagram)

  2. Roscoe Books in Roscoe Village (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  3. The Underground Bookstore in Calumet Heights

  4. The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  5. Armadillo’s Pillow in Roger’s Park (Instagram)

  6. 57th Street Books in Hyde Park (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  7. Myopic Books in Wicker Park

  8. Selected Works in the Loop (Facebook)

  9. Challenger’s Comics in Bucktown (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  10. Volumes Books in Wicker Park (Facebook | Twitter)

  11. Uncharted Books in Logan Square (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  12. The Book Stall in Winnetka (Facebook | Twitter)

  13. Barbara’s Bookstore in the Loop (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  14. Seminary Co-op in Hyde Park (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  15. Bookman’s Corner in Lakeview (Facebook)

  16. G-Mart Comics in Logan Square (Facebook | Twitter)

  17. Unabridged Bookstore in Lakeview (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  18. Read It And Eat in Lincoln Park (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  19. Quimby’s Bookstore in Wicker Park (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  20. Sandemeyer’s Bookstore in Printer’s Row (Facebook | Twitter)

  21. Ravenswood Used Books in Ravenswood (Facebook)

  22. Magic Tree Bookstore in Oak Park (Facebook | Twitter)

  23. Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  24. City Lit Books in Logan Square (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  25. Women and Children First in Andersonville (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  26. Bucket O’Blood in Avondale (Facebook | Twitter)

  27. Open Books in the West Loop (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  28. Powell’s Books Chicago in Hyde Park (Facebook)

  29. Alleycat Comics in Andersonville (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  30. The Book Table in Oak Park (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)

  31. After-words in the Near North (Facebook)

  32. Bookie’s in Beverly (Facebook)

  33. Bookends and Beginnings in Evanston (Facebook) Like I said… an embarrassment of riches. If you have more favorite Chicago bookstores that I missed, please do add them in the comments. And if you want more on Chicago bookstores and the whole bookish scene: The Book Riot Guide to Chicago A Ranking of Chicago’s Used Bookstores Bookstore Bicycle Tour, Chicago Edition Cool Bookish Places: Stony Island Arts Bank 100 Must-Read Books in and about Chicago 7 Cozy Chicago Bookstores Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save