A bunch of dvds to dig through you might find a specialty thing like a Kevin Hart comedy special and Nat King Cole documentary as I did. It's a nice bookstore with alot to dig through. HUGE record section that's well kept for the vinyl affectionados and more. Kewl place near pretty much EVERYTHING in Villa Park as it's about a 4-6 block stretch where everything is at there. read more

True hidden strip mall gem...loaded top to bottom with a great selection of books Hard Cover, paperbacks and records and so much more caught it a perfect time BOGO so it was a win win for the HUBBY read more

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About the size of a Half Price Books but more cluttered (lots of books lying sideways on the shelves, sometimes blocking other books). They seem to have a Christian focus as there's a large section of Christian fiction and nonfiction in back as well as various religious-themed signs around the shop. My friend and I perused our usual areas (cookbooks, local history, Hollywood history etc) but didn't find anything this time. They did seem to have a lot of vinyl so if that's your jam, take a look! I personally loved that at the register they were bagging sales in bags from Borders bookstore, which shut down 10 years ago. read more

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This bookstore is one of the hidden gems of Villa Park. Their selection is incredible, they have every genre you can imagine including a young adult & a children's section. The great majority of the books are in excellent condition & they have everything from vintage to new releases. The staff is amazing, always friendly & helpful & are willing to do everything they can to help you find what you're looking for. There is also a record store inside that has a huge selection of vinyl, CDs & cassettes in all genres. They also have a large selection of DVDs! You should definitely check this place out! read more

Selection is good. Easy parking. Prices are not bad and used books condition generally good.

This was my first and probably last visit- upon approaching the entrance, several large signs indicate that masking is required (even though there's no longer a mandate!). Once inside, though, not one customer or staff member was wearing one. The woman behind the counter didn't greet me, and in fact never looked up from what she was working on. The shop itself I found depressing- most of the books had seen better days, and I'd say at least 50% of their stock was mass market paperbacks. Shelves were messy and difficult to peruse. I have no idea what pricing is like because nothing I picked up was marked, and I didn't see any price information anywhere. read more

Cornerstone Used Books - Used Bookstore Near Me - Villa Park, Illinois

Cornerstone has the friendliest staff, a wonderful selection at value you cannot beat! I love Cornerstone because it's always a little different and every time I go I find something new and interesting. It also feels great to support small businesses! read more

Everyhing was very organized, neat and clean. Was greeted upon entering and I told them I was just browsing. The staff was helpful and offered a good recommendation when I asked. Prices were fair and they had a very good selection. I really liked the staff recommendations scattered throughout the store. I found kids books and a great selection of non-fiction. Many of the books look brand new. I will be back and happy to let others know to try Cornerstone and shop local. read more

I love the idea of used books for sale and at half off list price. I believe they rotate books on a weekly basis. If you cant find a book, ask they do have a storage room. I'm A funny guy. In a sense, I adore hardcover books I will not buy paperback. So, in my tiresome search i hardly find what i would love to buy. I do visit the store weekly and maybe buy a book or two once a month. So, who would like to join me on one of my weekly visit to this gem? read more

Love this store! Hard covers are not as valuable for trade-in/store credit. People are nice, good selection.

This review is for online services only -- I haven't been to the store itself. I purchased a book online in late December via Cornerstone's website. I had not received the book by mid-January, so emailed them, figuring that due to bad weather/the holidays, it was delayed. I received an email the next day saying someone would be in touch soon about the status of my order. Nobody was ever in touch. I emailed two more times over the next two weeks with no response. I finally called the store and spoke to a woman who said that 1) a lot of the books online have already been sold but the website isn't updated (uh...) and 2) that she couldn't help me but would have someone who could get back to me. As a side note, she called me 'babe' at one point, which I did not like. I know I have a lovely phone voice, but keep it professional, stranger. Anyhow, that was 8 days ago and nobody has been in touch. Maybe this bookstore is super adorable in person, but my experience as an online buyer has been terrible. Maybe they shouldn't sell online at all. read more

I ordered a book online from this store on the 21st of November only to be told it wasn't in stock (so what was it doing on the website?) I was condescendingly offered the option of the bookstore keeping my money until such time as the book came back in stock (it's out of print!) or a refund. I chose a refund on the 22nd. After several emails and a telephone call a refund has finally been processed. In the age of online book selling and the soon to be Amazon onslaught the only thing independent book stores have going for them is personalised service. This store fails on that front spectacularly. Oh and a check on their website yesterday revealed the book was still listed on the website! I'll shop online with the likes of Book Depositary and Amazon from now on. read more

Great place to find all your book needs . Cozy and the staff are so helpful . Not a lot of book stores left this is a cool place if you need a hard to find book or something current. read more

For the first time I called them, on 2/6/21, and spoke with Sherry (sp?). She was so kind and helpful, beyond what I would have expected. When my book comes in, she'll contact me. I look forward to becoming a customer! read more

I had an issue that never should have become one and got tired of the owner making excuses and blaming me and dragging her feet instead of solving what was actually a very small problem. Terrible customer service on her part. She eventually satisfied my problem, but took so long and was so irritating that it left me determined never to go in here again. My parents live out this way and I like to visit local bookstores when I come out from the city, but not this one ever again. The rest of the staff was nice and there is good inventory. read more

I really loved this book store, they have a great selection and a very friendly staff. It's a great place to browse the shelves, and it's a very welcoming environment. After buying a book, check out Funky Java Cafe in the same parking lot. read more

What a find! I get so tired of paying the overpriced prices at those big chain bookstores. This store always has what I am looking for- and for a fraction of the price. On top of that, the staff is by far the friendliest and most helpful of any bookstore I have been to. If you are looking for the best bookstore in the Chicagoland area, come to Cornerstone Used Books! read more

A decent enough used bookstore in Villap Parks town square. Right accross from McDonald's I have found some decent books here.

WOW! What a great little find! Being an avid reader, and poor as a church mouse finding a used book store so close to home was an amazing thing. They have tons of books to choose from, their prices are fair, the staff is absolutely great and it is easy to get to, with their own parking lot. I agree with the other reviewer...check out some books from here, and then go get a cup of joe or tea in my case from the coffee shop and a pastry from Kuppies, another great place! read more

Cheap books! Also, reasonably priced more-expensive type books! I really dig the dog-ear's selection, but it's not if you're seeking a specific book. More for browsing to find interesting and unknown titles. I like their variety. read more

This place has a TON of books! I walked in the door not expecting a whole lot and was pleasantly surprised. They also have a section of vinyl records with some hidden, older gems. The staff is very nice and helpful. I asked the lady at the counter if they had any Star Wars books because I could not find any on the shelves. She laughed and told me to wait a moment and went to the back room. Apparently they had 3 large boxes full of them and just didn't have any room for them. Most of the books were in really good condition and they are decently priced. We purchased 5 books for $20. I definitely recommend checking this place out unless you absolutely require brand new books. read more

My kids and I adore Cornerstone. They ask to go there all the time but I have to limit our visits there because it can get expensive. I feel that 1/2 of cover price is a bit pricey for paperbacks that are bent and/or have torn covers. Also, I wish their frequent buyer cards gave credit for the amount of your purchases instead of simply giving you one stamp per visit. I asked once for some popular children's books and put my name on a waiting list. My kids were so excited and were anxious for a call from the store when the books were in stock again. However, on our next visit when I inquired about the same titles we were informed that those books come in and are bought quickly. Not sure why we weren't called? Guess putting our name down was a waste of time so that was frustrating. Otherwise, their employees are exceptionally friendly and helpful. I recommend the store to friends all the time. read more

To me, the words "Used Books" made me think of endless rows of old dusty books that had been there forever and nobody wanted. This place, however, is excellent. It feels like a new book store and has lots of recent titles. The prices are awesome and the ladies working there are very knowledgeable and polite. AND they have a pretty decent vinyl record section too! read more

I found this used bookstore substandard! It was not organized it looked like a rummage sale store. The lady that was at the counter was rude. I walked in the store said hello to her and she just looked at me and said nothing. I have always had a great shopping experience at HPB (half price books). I live within walking distance of cornerstone bookstore, and I will never go there again. I would rather drive to HPB in Downers Grove. The only reason I gave it the one star is because yelp would not allow me to give a review without at least one star. read more

Excellent selection and good prices. Well organized. Room to move around. Helpful staff. Fresh Tootsie rolls and easy parking.