It's a cute bookstore. It's very clean, and really quite spacious. But I confess, I was pretty…read moresurprised by the dearth of books! I guess that's where the "and more" part comes in (and does a lot of heavy lifting). Of the books on display, they had only a single copy (at least out on the floor). And the books were displayed face out, which makes sense when you're trying to catch the attention of young children many of whom can't read, but then when only half of your shelves hold books it's fairly sparse. They also had some stuff from some local purveyors and gifts and stuff. I got some bath stuff to try with my little one to shake up bath time a bit. They have some stuffed animals and stuff. They have some benches and pillows, spaces for kids to hang out and play; one was a wardrobe that was really nicely arranged as a reading nook which my kiddo really enjoyed. (I wish I had the vision to see something like a wardrobe and find that if I take the doors off and anchor it to a wall, it could be a fun place to cuddle up!) Something that's really cool is that they have a fishtank with a couple of axolotls, which my babe was astonished by. The bookstore seems to have a cool thing where you can arrange to have your kid feed them. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of our visit here was the reason we came. I saw on Instagram that they were having train day, mentioning train books and crafts. My daughter loves trains, so we headed down. I think there were three train books on display. And the "craft" was some half-sheets of paper, crayons, and sheets of stickers that had trains on them. There was another family that had come in at the same time as us and I couldn't help but wonder if they were as let down as I was. I'd been really looking forward to visiting this bookstore--I wanted to about a year ago but hadn't been able to get here. I don't know that I'd come back even if I was nearby, because there are so few books that I don't know I'd want to just stop in to take a look since I'm not sure we'd find anything. Depending upon what's happening I'm not sure what parking is like; there's a good deal of parking down the block near the train station, but otherwise limited street parking.

This is the most horrible book store I've ever visited!!! This is the second time I've gone there…read morethinking the first time the employee was having a bad day. This is supposed to be a child friendly place that makes children excited about books. Unfortunately that's not the case in this store. The employees glared at my granddaughters while they looked around ready to pounce if they touched anything. Unfortunately my second and last visit had the same awful vibe. 0 STARS

A helpful team to find your next favorite book!! Starbucks upstairs if you want to pause…read more Great selection and you can order if it is not on the shelf for complimentary pick up.

Always find a book i need or magazine or latest dvd of movies or music i need…read more Like Hamnet!

I've had nothing but great experiences at Roscoe Books! There are many lovely local bookstores in…read moreChicago, but this one has become my home base. I pretty much always have a book on order from them at any given time and they're always speedy and communicative. Every time I've placed an order for a book I've gotten a response within an hour that it was on its way and a time frame in which to expect it. (And I'm not talking an automated response, but an actual typed response from a human being!) There have been times when my book has somehow miraculously arrived within 24-48 hours of ordering! The only time a book has ever taken longer than expected to arrive and when I called to ask why they informed me that it had arrived damaged and they opted to order in a fresh copy for me. As a lifelong comic book collector, I've been conditioned to be a condition freak when it comes to my books and I'm so glad to know that instead of being put in an awkward position of coming in to pick up an order and seeing it's not in good condition and being anxious about saying anything that they went this route instead. Amazon could NEVER. If I ever move to a different neighborhood for whatever reason, I'd be happy to go out of my way to continue supporting Roscoe Books after so many stress-free, friendly experiences there.

Popped in here over the weekend. They have a large fiction and children's selection. I wasn't a…read morehuge fan of the fiction but if you're a Colleen Hoover fan this place might be for you. I did find a book of short stories that I'm looking forward to. It was pretty busy and you can tell they have a lot of regulars. You can register to receive points that get you discounts which is always appreciated. Price points are pretty standard for a bookstore.

Very excited for this new cafe that opened. The owners were very friendly and helpful when picking…read moreout Christmas gifts. They have a great assortment of books and christian gifts. We can't wait to try out the cafe items sometime soon they looked delicious!

Cute cafe and bookstore with PLENTY of options! Traditional and eco-friendly/healthy menu items,…read moregift ideas and more.

Do you remember the days when the only place to buy a book was a book store? This is like…read moreyesteryear. A place where time stands still. You can rummage through aisle after aisle of books upon books. See them, feel them and touch them before you buy. They have real live authors coming in for book signings. Yep, real people. They have a local author section. They also have knowledge about how to market a book. All these things are available in person! You must give them a try.

The books are all 40% off the cover price…read more You can turn in books for 20% cover price given as store credit. Large selection that is sold only in store, no inline sales. The owner/operator was very friendly and showed me to my favorite author. I'll definitely be back and will be bringing friends.

What a great find! We had dinner next door and my husband spotted this gem! We are both avid…read morereaders so we were happy to check out Half Price Books! As soon as we walked in, the energy and vibes were great! All staff were so helpful and friendly! We browsed a lot and ended up buying 4 items(3 books and 1 puzzle). Easy checkout and they also buy books, CDs, and vinyl too for cash not store credit! We can't wait to return!

This place is great for buying books. But definitely NOT good for selling. I went in today with 5…read morebooks 3 of which were brand new not opened not read and they offered 4.04 when I spent over 15 per book . I was very disappointed. As for the customer service when I walked in I went straight to the sell section and got in line and was waiting for my turn. There were 3 other employees working walking around they ALL saw me standing there. They didn't look very busy. I waited maybe 5 mins when another customer walked in trying to sell books. She got in front of me was greeted and asked if she needed help. When another employee noticed! I was THEN asked if I needed help. I walked out very dissatisfied.

Comparing Myopic Books with Barnes & Noble is like comparing a Panera (if we ignore their…read moredisastrous quality recently) with a slightly rough-around-the-edges dive that makes great food and has some character! Myopic books is stuffed to the brim with gently loved books found across three floors. Sometimes, the flooring can be a little uneven, or even a piece of lumber as if from a hardware store, but it is all part of the charm. It's such a pleasure to explore the nooks and crannies of the place and see what kind of books they have. Whether for yourself, as a gift, or just to see what is out there, it makes for a fun experience! The staff is friendly, helpful, and happy to help you find what you're looking for! The space is also inviting for those who'd like to relax with a book for a bit, rather than get, buy, and leave... and they do this without having a coffee shop on-premise. Final verdict: I am working on being more of a reader. If a bookstore is to help me do so, Myopic Books may just be the one. It finds itself on many of those "Explore IL" Facebook posts, and for good reason!

Over the years, this place has truly been a sanctuary for me. Whether I was just killing time while…read moremy girl was out shopping, spending a lazy Sunday afternoon browsing through the aisles, or picking up great second-hand books of interest, it has always been my go-to spot. A timeless gem for any book lover looking to unwind!

This ofc needs no introduction! I adore this bookstore! I'm from an hour away and whenever I come…read moreto Joliet I make sure to stop by! Everyone is always super friendly!!!! I even stopped a worker just to talk about a book and she was happy to do so. There are numerous amounts of books! So many different genres and a beautiful kids section :) plus Starbucks heck yeah! It is a bit pricey but every Barnes and nobles is, and if you're on the reward system it helps a ton! Overall amazing. Only downside the Starbucks can't take gift cards :(

I would give them zero stars if possible. I had a bunch of small value gift cards that I've…read moreaccumulated overtime. They would not except them because I did not have the original, but instead only the code and PIN number. It was easier for me to store them this way. Because of this I am now screwed out of about $120. I will never shop at Barnes & Noble again. this is no way to do a business.

The Book Bin is my go to for interesting books and games. They offer books for all tastes, and…read morealways help me out when I'm looking for something hard to find. They make enjoying fiction or true tales affordable.

They have a decent selection and helpful staff. It's a local treasure. Three cheers for local,…read moreindependent book stores.

Interesting collection of used books and vinyls. There are new volumes of books and plenty of used…read morebooks and magazines. The staff will look up books to buy new for 20% off, too, if they are still in publication. The gentleman behind the desk showed us some special editions of some books. Although we could not buy them, it was really interesting to see. Good selection and genres are well marked so you will be able to find science or science fiction books.

Who doesn't love a used bookstore?! And one that has a sizable collection like Frugal Muse!…read more I had a blast roaming the stacks seeing what treasures I could find - and I did find one or two. When I couldn't locate a particularly popular author I asked. The friendly staff was more than happy to show me. The prices are right where they should be and you're going to love the condition of the books, no garbage here. I'm making it a monthly habit to pop-in and see what I can stumble upon.