Independent Bookstores in Chicago, Illinois
Discover 49 independent bookstores in Chicago, Illinois on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in Chicago, Illinois
The next 20 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- Q&A and Book Signing with Francesca CocchiSat, Aug 8, 11:00 PMat The Last Chapter Book Shop
- Plot Twist Used Book Club: The Tender Bar by J.R. MoehringerSun, Aug 9, 7:00 PMat Plot Twist Used Books
- Second Sunday Poetry Un-SlamSun, Aug 9, 9:00 PMat Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney
- Book Club: Cookbook ClubMon, Aug 10, 11:30 PMat City Lit Books
- Book Club: On Earth We're Briefly Gay (August Reschedule)Tue, Aug 11, 11:30 PMat City Lit Books
- Book Club: Club 150Wed, Aug 12, 11:30 PMat City Lit Books
- Page Break — Silent Book ClubWed, Aug 12, 11:30 PMat Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney
- Kibbitznest Book Club with Sara SchroederThu, Aug 13, 11:30 PMat Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney
- Book Club: Blood & GutsThu, Aug 13, 11:30 PMat City Lit Books
- Romancing RoscoeSat, Aug 15, 3:00 PMat The Last Chapter Book Shop
- Storytime: Rocks Rock! featuring author Lucy KnisleySat, Aug 15, 3:30 PMat City Lit Books
- Release Event: Back for Blood - Never Whistle at Night Part IITue, Aug 18, 11:00 PMat City Lit Books
- Modern Fiction Bookclub: The Things We Never Say by E. StroutTue, Aug 18, 11:30 PMat Lilliput Books
- Dungeon Crawler Carl Bookclub: Anarchist Cookbook (Book 3)Wed, Aug 19, 11:30 PMat Lilliput Books
- Q&A and Book Signing with B.B. ReidFri, Aug 21, 12:00 AMat The Last Chapter Book Shop
- Sci-Fi/Fantasy Bookclub: Lathe of HeavenWed, Aug 26, 11:30 PMat Lilliput Books
- Book Club: Weird and WonderfulWed, Aug 26, 11:30 PMat City Lit Books
- Book Club: Pretty in PaperbackWed, Sep 2, 11:30 PMat City Lit Books
- Book Club: Club 150Wed, Sep 9, 11:30 PMat City Lit Books
- Kibbitznest Book Club with Sara SchroederThu, Sep 10, 11:30 PMat Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney
Bookstores in Chicago, Illinois
- City Lit BooksCity Lit Books is an independent bookstore in Chicago, IL, serving as a community literary hub in Logan Square. It offe…12 upcoming events
- Kibbitznest Books, Brews & BlarneyKibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney is a non-profit bookbar on the west side of Lincoln Park in Chicago, founded in 2016…15 upcoming events
- Lilliput BooksLilliput Books is a cozy, community-focused independent bookstore located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago,…3 upcoming events
- Plot Twist Used BooksPlot Twist Used Books is a woman-owned independent bookstore in Chicago, IL. Located on the Northwest side, this commun…2 upcoming events
- The Last Chapter Book Shop7 upcoming events
- 57th Street BooksEstablished in 1983, 57th Street Books in Chicago, IL, is a neighborhood institution catering to the South Side communi…
- Abraham Lincoln Book ShopAbraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago, IL, established in 1938, specializes in rare books, autographs, and manuscripts r…
- After-Words New and Used BooksAfter-Words New and Used Books in Chicago, IL, is an independent bookstore featuring two floors of hand-curated volumes…
- Barbara's BookstoreBarbara's Bookstore in Chicago, IL, offers a curated selection of new and classic titles for all ages. Locations includ…
- Barbara's Bookstore @ Macy'sBarbara's Bookstore @ Macy's in Chicago, IL, is a full-service bookstore located on the lower level of the Macy's on St…
- Bookie'sBookie's in Chicago, IL, is an independent bookstore that has served the Beverly neighborhood since 1989. The shop offe…
- BUBO: Bookie’s Used Book OutletBookie's New & Used Books is an independent neighborhood bookstore in Chicago, IL, located in the Beverly area. Serving…
- Bucket O' Blood Books and RecordsBucket O' Blood Books and Records in Chicago, IL, is an independent store specializing in new and used horror, science…
- Build Coffee and BooksBuild Coffee and Books is a coffee shop and bookstore in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2017 and located in the Experime…
- Burst Into BooksBurst Into Books in Chicago, IL, is a nonprofit literacy organization and CPS vendor founded in 2018. The group provide…
- Call & Response BooksCall & Response Books is a Black woman-owned bookstore in Chicago, IL, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The shop…
- Challengers Comics + ConversationChallengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, IL, is a full-service comic bookstore located in Bucktown near the Wester…
- City NewsCity Newsstand in Chicago, IL, has served the community since 1988 at 4018 N. Cicero Ave. The store offers dozens of ne…
- Da Book JointDa Book Joint is a Black mother-daughter owned bookstore in Chicago, IL, specializing in African American literature. L…
- Exile in BookvilleExile in Bookville is an independent bookstore on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, IL, hosting author events and 'Auth…
- First Aid ComicsFirst Aid Comics is a full service comic shop in Chicago, IL, specializing in new releases, back issues, graphic novels…
- Graham Crackers ComicsGraham Crackers Comics in Chicago, IL, is located at 77 E. Madison St. in the Loop, directly across from Millennium Par…
- Heirloom BooksHeirloom Books is a cozy, eclectic used bookstore in Chicago, IL, operating as an all-volunteer not-for-profit. Located…
- Howling PagesHowling Pages in Chicago, Illinois, is an independent bookstore specializing in graphic novels, indie comics, and manga…
- Los Amigos BooksLos Amigos Books in Chicago, Illinois, is an independent bookstore specializing in Spanish-language and bilingual books…
- Myopic BooksMyopic Books in Chicago, IL, is one of the city's oldest and largest used bookstores. Located in the Wicker Park neighb…
- Myopic BookstoreMyopic Books is a used bookstore in Chicago, IL, located in the Wicker Park neighborhood. For over 30 years, it has off…
- New Book JoyNew Book Joy is a booktique in Chicago, IL, offering a curated collection of books, unique gift boxes, and reading pair…
- Open BooksOpen Books in Chicago, IL, operated a Logan Square bookstore at 2068 N. Milwaukee Ave. As a nonprofit, the store sold d…
- Open Books PilsenOpen Books Pilsen in Chicago, IL, features a community-focused bookstore model with free books for children and pay-wha…
- Open Books West LoopOpen Books West Loop in Chicago, IL, is a nonprofit bookstore featuring over 60,000 donated books. Sales support local…
- Passages Wine and BooksPassages Wine and Books is a West Town bookstore and wine cafe in Chicago, IL. The shop offers a curated selection of f…
- Perpetual BooksPerpetual Books in Chicago, IL, is an independent bookstore specializing in unusual and exceptional titles, including r…
- Pilsen Community BooksPilsen Community Books is Chicago’s only employee-owned independent bookstore. Located in Chicago, IL, this shop offers…
- Restoried BookshopRestoried Bookshop is an independent, Asian American and family-owned bookstore in Chicago, IL. Located in Albany Park,…
- RoscoeBooksRoscoeBooks is an independent bookstore for adults and kids located in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2014 in the Ro…
- Sandmeyer'sSandmeyer's Bookstore is a family-owned independent bookstore in Chicago, IL. Located in the historic Printer's Row nei…
- Semicolon BooksSemicolon Books is Chicago, IL's only Black woman-founded nonprofit bookseller and gallery. Located in West Town, the b…
- Seminary Co-op BookstoreThe Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago, IL, is a renowned independent academic bookstore founded in 1961. Located in H…
- Skunk Cabbage BooksSkunk Cabbage Books is an independent bookstore and community workshop space located in Chicago, Illinois. Situated in…
- Slant of Light BooksSlant of Light Books is an independent bookstore in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. This cozy shop offers a c…
- The Book CellarThe Book Cellar is an independent, woman-owned bookstore and cafe in Chicago, IL. Located in Lincoln Square, it hosts f…
- The Dial BoomshopThe Dial Bookshop in Chicago, IL, is an independent bookstore on the second floor of the historic Fine Arts Building. I…
- The Understudy Coffee and BooksThe Understudy Coffee and Books in Chicago, Illinois, is a theatre-focused bookstore and specialty coffee shop co-owned…
- Three Avenues BookshopThree Avenues Bookshop is a family-run independent bookstore in the West Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Establis…
- Unabridged BookstoreUnabridged Bookstore in Chicago, IL, is an independent neighborhood bookstore founded in 1980. Known for its knowledgea…
- Women & Children FirstWomen & Children First is an independent feminist bookstore in Chicago, IL. Since 1979, this intersectional and trans-i…
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