I love this place! I was on the search for a chris bookstore as was referred to this place. Very…read morecozy. Great selection. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I only wish they were open until at least 6pm so I can go in during the week. The last time I went, they stayed open later to assist me and allowed me to shop, so grateful for that. They've won a loyal customer in me!

My life has never been the same since i met mr roy kolas personally for the first time. and now…read morehis family carrries on the legacy that he has built. God bless Sherri and Dale.

I have purchased books from Miles Books when visiting Indiana. I purchased a leather bound book…read morefor my husband and hope to buy more for his collection. I have ordered books and they come in a timely manner. If he doesn't have it, Jim will find it. Hope to visit again when in Indiana. Andrea Hlodnicki, Arizona

Love going to miles Books, i often find the rare books I want or need, the owner is so…read moreknowledgeable, friendly and never pressures people to by, that is what makes to buy from him, love the old world feel and is modern abilities, we need more independent book stores in our world.​​

Jaslyn was welcoming and friendly as I recently visited the store for the first time a few weeks…read moreago as I was looking for gifts. I have always passed the store and decided to go in. Since my first visit, I have been in the store several times now. Most of the sales associates are personable. Victoria is not one of them. However, I do love the store, the organization and the cleanliness of it. Everything is easy to find. Nice selection of books and vinyls.

Prices are great for used books. Seems like they only buy back good quality items, which is great…read morefor buyers. If you are selling items to them make sure you do not bring in junk because they will only be giving it back to you. I do like that they offer cash price or trade price for their buy back. They seem to be a bit under staffed so be prepared to wait a little but, you only have to wait a little because the employees hustle.

First of all: The entrance doesn't seem very accessible, so wheelchair users and people with…read morestrollers might have a hard time getting inside. There are two doors and a step in between, and even I had to maneuver my way in and out. Just an FYI. The Press has a coffee shop inside of it. How nice! I didn't partake because the line was long, but the coffee smelled amazing. What a pleasant thing to be a bookstore that's also a coffee shop. There are some cozy couches and tables here and there among the stacks of books. I suppose you could take your cup of coffee and curl up on a couch or chair, because I saw one person doing that. But mostly: This is a bookstore, not so much a coffee shop or place to lounge. So I wouldn't visit with the intention of posting up and working for a few hours. This doesn't seem like that kind of place. Again, it's a bookstore first, a coffee shop second, a place to lounge third. Although The Press is a small bookstore, it has a nice children's section, with lots of books for kids and even graphic novels (my personal favorite). There is something for everyone here.

Genius level name! Where is the perfect cult status Christmas romcom featuring this book nook roast…read moreroost and two cute individuals who couldn't be more opposite yet fall in love between some pages and espresso? I wish I had had time to browse and pretend I read more than Lord of the Rings every two years. Could complain it's tiny, but duh, no one wants a Barns and Noble next to the courthouse, pint perfect size however please don't bring more than two kids. I wish I could've tried the whole menu too, need flights please! Did go for a cereal milk latte that tingled good vibes and set off spring tide for my trip back to Lafayette.

Charlie Sheen was at Anderson's last night for a 400 person Meet & Greet. Did it run perfectly and…read moreon time? No. Could it have? Absolutely Not. Did everyone including Mr. Sheen work on heir hearts out to make this happen? They certainly did. It was run and managed as effectively as it could have been. It was fun and I'm impressed. Giordano's should have been out there selling us slices - waiting is long hungry work. Then again the books would have gotten greasy...

This bookshop is just okay. I think it does good in some stuff. One of those things being service…read more The staff have been consistently kind and even though I have been here countless times they have never failed to be nice to me even if I don't buy anything. I also think it has pretty good value. They don't overprice books but it's pretty comparable to bookstores near by. For all I have said this bookstore sounds great but I think they have a big problem. Selection. I mean it's ok but I buy Y/A books and they do not have much. It seems as if they just bought the books that were on clearance because tons of the books just aren't interesting. I'm not very sure what to rate this because this is a close gap between a 3 and a 4. It's just good but not great.

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!

Cute. Family friendly. Had a nice visit there. It was our first, we'd consider going backread more

This store is great and ordering online is easy and efficient. Books arrive on time and well…read morepackaged for a decent price.

Love this space! Half of it is a work from home space where a lot of people have laptops out and…read moreare working. The other half of the space is a book store with some great books and little trinkets. I opted to get a Ube Matcha and it was VERY good! Love that the ube was well balanced with the matcha. The baristas were kind and helpful to answer questions about the matcha/coffee.

On our way to class recently, we stopped by The Understudy Coffee and Books for the first time to…read morecheck it out. The coffee shop was bustling and almost full around 12:30 pm. We were lucky to grab the last small round table for two.  The pastry case was only 40% stocked at this point. We were happy that they still had our favorites -- 2 almond croissants ($14 for 2) and a cappuccino ($5 + $0.50 Oat Milk) to go.  The cashier was very friendly, patient, and welcoming. The decor of the store is modern and charming.  There were a variety of seating options, and many customers were working on their laptops while enjoying their drinks, giving the café a cozy yet lively atmosphere. The bookstore occupies about half of the space and features an impressive collection of books focused on drama and theatre.  If you are interested in theatre, this thoughtfully curated bookstore is for you. We noticed a sign indicating that The Understudy partners with Defloured Bakery, which also partners with a long list of businesses, including another coffee shop in the neighborhood that we frequent a lot. We have enjoyed almond croissants and other baked goods at that café very often, they were just as delicious and large, since they were sourced from the same bakery. However, The Understudy charged $7 for an almond croissant, while the other café charged only $4.50 for the exact same pastry. That's a significant price difference. The cappuccino was another slight disappointment. It was only lukewarm rather than hot, although I am not sure whether the oat milk substitution may have affected the temperature. Judging by how popular The Understudy was during our visit, it's clear that many people appreciate its ambiance, curated bookstore, and friendly service. If those qualities are important to you, you may find the higher prices well worth it.

This bookstore does not support local authors. A local bookstore should. They are very rude and…read morepompous as well. We don't need that behavior in Evanston.

It was a nice surprise that the bookstore was still open after our post-dinner treat. It's always…read morefun to browse, and the store is very attractively laid out, with book covers gleaming and beckoning like inviting gems. I found a new book from my to-read list, coveted a cute display of Studio Ghibli merch, smiled at the witty cards, and soon my companions and I amassed a stockpile of items to purchase and so they gave us a nice tote. Maybe next time we'll skip dessert and head straight here (must check hours to see when the bar is open).