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Do you have any idea how difficult it was to come up with this list? As avid readers here at Urban Matter, bookstores have always been a safe haven for the soul, consistently providing comfort and protection from the outside world whenever we choose to slip between the covers of a good book. But there are so many great new and used bookstores in Chicago\u00a0that it was tough to narrow down our list.<\/p>\n

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\"Best
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That being said, this\u00a0selection of Chicago\u2019s best bookstores is certainly a great place to start, but there are so many more unique shops to explore that you\u2019d be a fool to stop at just these 15. From LGBTQ+ friendly titles to fanciful children\u2019s books to obscure historical nonfiction, Chicago\u2019s bookstores have them all. You\u2019re bound to find a great read at every single one of these locations, and there\u2019s always something new to look for, even if you\u2019ve been there a thousand times.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out Chicago\u2019s best bookstores and let us know which one\u2019s your favorite!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Myopic
Photo Credit: Myopic Books Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Myopic Books<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622<\/strong><\/p>\n

This tri-level labyrinth of a bookstore is too enormously popular for us to leave off of this list, let alone place it anywhere but first. You will absolutely find the book you\u2019re looking for if you visit Myopic, and you\u2019re also likely to settle into your new favorite cozy chair in the back of the store somewhere. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"The
Photo Credit: The Book Cellar Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Book Cellar<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s something undeniably charming about the Book Cellar\u2019s unassuming location and what awaits you from behind the front doors. Hosting various events, readings, and book signings, the Book Cellar is a necessary staple in the heart of Ravenswood. Plus, the genius of the pun in their name is a great selling point!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Sandmeyer's\"
Photo Credit: Sandmeyer’s Bookstore Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sandmeyer\u2019s Bookstore<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

714 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s a bad reason to walk into a storefront for its appearance in light of the whole \u2018don\u2019t judge a book by its cover\u2019 thing, but this place literally does just look cool from the outside, so you can\u2019t tell us you wouldn\u2019t stop into this mom-and-pop shop just for its aesthetics. We know the truth and you totally would. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Women
Photo Credit: Women and Children First Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Women & Children First<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

5233 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640<\/strong><\/p>\n

An independent bookshop focused on feminist topics, as well as children\u2019s books, this place is a dream in the making. Quench your literary thirst by picking up nonfiction on queer theory or selecting a few picture books for your kid. Women and Children First host several readings and signings, too, so it’s never a bad idea to stop in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Uncharted
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Uncharted Books<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

5140 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640<\/strong><\/p>\n

A classic bookshop that includes a select few histories of Chicago, you\u2019ll love the cozy, rustic feel that Uncharted Books exudes from the moment you step inside. It\u2019s underground, it\u2019s off the grid, it\u2019s uncharted, and it\u2019s a local used bookstore in Chicago you can\u2019t pass over. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Quimby's\"
Photo Credit: Quimby’s Bookstore Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Quimby\u2019s Bookstore<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

1854 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve all heard of Quimby\u2019s, whether or not you\u2019ve actually been there. But you\u2019d remember it if you have. This underground bookshop has mysteries hiding in every corner of the store, so it\u2019s worth a look around for a book you\u2019re bound to love. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kibbitznest\"
Photo Credit: Kibbitznest Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kibbitznest<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

2212 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614<\/strong><\/p>\n

This bookstore in Chicago is technically a bar first, but the shelves of novels and \u201cstrange things\u201d and the lack of Wi-Fi encourages its readers to settle in for a few hours. <\/span>While they may not carry every book ever written, keep an open mind at Kibbitznest and you\u2019ll definitely find something to take home. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"57th
Photo Credit: 57th Street Books Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

57th Street Books<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

1301 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637<\/strong><\/p>\n

If only for its secretive entrance and maze of design, this bookstore had to make our list. A Hyde Park staple, 57th Street Books carries as many genres as it can possibly hold in its warehouse-like location. You might even get lost down here, looking for that perfect novel. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Unabridged
Photo Credit: Unabridged Bookstore Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unabridged Bookstore<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

3251 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657<\/strong><\/p>\n

This all-inclusive bookshop on the north side of Chicago would definitely grasp your attention if\u00a0you ever\u00a0pass by it on the street. Its all-black exterior paint and rows of windows showcasing titles from all genres is unmistakably appealing, drawing you into its\u00a0labyrinth of books from the outside. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Bucket
Photo Credit: Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

3182 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618<\/strong><\/p>\n

A bookstore-record shop mashup, Bucket O\u2019 Blood certainly makes a name for itself as far as intriguing titles go, not to mention its brilliantly eye-catching\u00a0storefront mural painted by local artist Mac Blackout<\/a>. Find novels in genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror here at Bucket O\u2019 Blood. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Armadillo's
Photo Credit: Armadillo’s Pillow Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Armadillo’s Pillow Inc.<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

6753 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626<\/strong><\/p>\n

One look at this place will make you fall in love with reading all over again. An eclectic variety of decor lines the walls of Armadillo\u2019s Pillow, leaving nothing but captivating distractions for the eyes to wander over while searching for compelling book titles. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Pilsen
Photo Credit: Pilsen Community Books Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pilsen Community Books<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

1102 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ceiling-to-floor shelves of books are so reminiscent of <\/span>Beauty and the Beast <\/span><\/i>that it felt immoral for us to leave this one out. This cleanly organized shop has repurposed old library file cabinets as their front desk, settled beneath the glow of a neon sign, and uses old-school sliding ladders to retrieve titles from the highest shelves. If bookstores aren\u2019t all already perfect, this one certainly is. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"The
Photo Credit: The Occult Bookstore Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Occult Bookstore<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

2032 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60612<\/strong><\/p>\n

This place is dark. And by that, I mean pretty dimly lit for a bookshop, but don\u2019t let that turn you away. The mood is set perfectly for the contents of its shelves, so take a peek around here with your phone flashlight and you\u2019re sure to discover something witchy between the covers of any book you find here.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ravenswood
Photo Credit: Ravenswood Used Books Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ravenswood Used Books<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

2005 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618<\/strong><\/p>\n

While some may find the lack of structure in this used bookstore <\/span>unsettling, to us, it\u2019s like an untouched paradise waiting to be discovered. There\u2019s something magical about books thrown together without order, forcing you to pick them up, turn them over, read a few pages, and then decide whether or not you\u2019re going to take that one home with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Libereria
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Librer\u00eda Gir\u00f3n<\/a><\/h2>\n

<\/a>3547 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623 | 2141 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608<\/strong><\/p>\n

This bookstore specializes in Latin novels, texts written in Spanish by Hispanic authors to appeal to an extremely important community in Chicago. This enormous warehouse of a bookstore hosts a vast variety of novels and nonfiction from all genres, so it\u2019s easy to find a title that appeals to you amongst the shelves.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Centuries
Photo Credit: Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Centuries & Sleuths<\/a><\/h2>\n

7419 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130<\/strong><\/p>\n

While not technically in the city, this\u00a0Forest Park shop is as specific and rare as it gets. As the name implies, they only sell histories and mysteries,\u00a0so if you\u2019re a fan of either or both, you\u2019re bound to find a unique title to take home from this bookshop.<\/span><\/p>\n

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