This place doesn't feel like one of those corporate coffee shops where everyone grabs a drink and…read moreleaves immediately. People actually stay here. They talk, read, study, meet up, and exist together for a while. There's a different energy here that makes you want to slow down and be part of it. I love this place!!!!! There's more than just coffee and books here; there's a little community. There's a bulletin board filled with flyers for local happenings, book clubs, celebrations, etc. I came here one weekend to study and it, thankfully, wasn't too busy. The cashier was friendly and welcoming, there's WiFi, and a fair amount of seating. I can see this place getting packed during peak hours. One thing I noticed right away was a small book club meeting happening near where I was working. It helped me relax while I was focusing on my work! I think that's why so many of us like working in coffee shops... you can be alone while still feeling connected to other people around you. I'll definitely be back, not just for the coffee, but for the genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Thanks !

I had gotten a gift card for this coffee shop / bookstore and decided that I really wanted to go…read morecheck it out. I went on March 10th around 1:30 p.m. and I was so happy that I went. I originally went into find a book called before the coffee gets cold and ended up finding another selection that was recommended by one of the staff members called hot chocolate on Thursday. Once I had made my purchase I decided I wanted to really be immersed in the space and in one of my pictures you can see that I got a iced coffee with a blueberry scone. Both of the food items were perfect. The coffee had an amazing taste to it and the scone was unbelievably like perfectly buttery and not overly run by sugar even though it had sugar on it it just was perfectly balanced. The thing that I really enjoyed about this bookstore though was that it made me feel safe. I am part of the lgbtq+ community and being there made my soul and heart happy. I was surrounded by my community and I could tell just how happy they were. There was a group of folks in the middle tables starting to get ready for a small event it look like an art drawing event. The way they talked with each other and just the smiles they had on their faces made me smile so big. This place is a true gem within the area and if you ever have a chance to come in here to just be in a space of warm and belonging please do. And like I said the food they provide is super tasty and they have an array of selections regarding books and they can even order stuff online for you if they don't have it for pick up later. Hands down really really love this place.

Our family loves this book store. Such a cute little bookstore. They sell new, used and trade…read morebooks! Their used books are very clean and they have a great selection. The shop has a cute lil nook of children books to take your little ones. They also have cute gifts from local artists like cards, bookmarks, book sleeves, and so much more. Must check out if you love cute bookstores!

This is a perfect little indie bookstore. I'm an old bookseller, and can attest to the fact that it…read morehas a great selection of titles and genres. You can choose from both new books (and they carry more new titles than just the bestsellers) and used titles (great value! I particularly appreciate the outstanding selection of see and new SF/F). They also purchase used books, and gave me a choice of store credit or cash. They support educators and offer a teacher discount. They also do special orders. There's also a monthly book club, which I really should check out. For excellent customer service, book selection, and value, vista Crawford's Books!

This place is loaded with books and the ladies here were so helpful to direct me to the area I was…read morelooking for. I like to get my mom large print mysteries books whenever I can and the small section they have in front of the libraries is hit and miss. I have gotten her so many and resonated them back I was starting to get the same ones again so I thought I'd come here and WOW there is a huge section of large print. They have sales and specials you would want to get in on if you read a lot also they have odd hours so make sure they are open before you make the drive. Parking can be tricky, on the day I went I was lucky and found a spot by the door but I saw many people parking out on street and walking in. It's located in a warehouse area so be prepared to walk a bit if they are full. It's pretty large in there and they have every kind of book imaginable come check them out!

The Book Den is wonderful. So many books on a myriad of topics and such a great value…read more Took one star off - just wish the volunteers were friendlier. Whether at the Book Den or at a Book Den sale at the library, the volunteer ladies always seemed annoyed or mad at customers. It's slightly off putting when people are making a purchase.

I was really excited to visit Wild Sisters, and it was quite popular judging by how many people…read morewere there when I came by on a Friday afternoon. As others have mentioned, the selection has some gaps, but I imagine you could easily order a book you want that isn't in stock. I enjoyed browsing the shelves and seeing employee recommendations. When I made it to the poetry selection, I was happy to see that it wasn't all mainstream or classic poets, and I ended up picking up a few new collections. There's an extensive children's and young adult section in the back, and the store also sells things like book-related jewelry, some cards, and a ton of cute stickers (I may have gone overboard on buying some of those). They also sell local zines, which I think is awesome. If you make a zine, you can contact them to see about selling them in the store. The front table has free bookmarks, handouts, community announcements, etc., and the person at the register let me put some of my zines on the table for people to take for free. All in all, a cute spot, and one I'd visit regularly if I lived in town.

Our local bookstore recommended checking out Wild Sisters bookstore, so we decided to make the trek…read moreto check it out. The bookstore itself feels cozy and magical, like you know you'll find a good read here. I love that they sell both new and used books. The used books are priced well, and the new books are the cover price. They have a membership program that's free where you can accumulate points to get a discount eventually. They have books for all ages, including a big back area full of children's books and middle aged children's books. I found two awesome children's books. The staff here are friendly and ready to help you if you need it. We will be back!

This is a small local bookstore that doesn't only sell books but you have a sense of community and…read morenetworking. You can feel the love when you enter the store. There are a variety of books, jewelry, clothes, personal care items and more. I love the owner. She's vibrant and provides great customer service. The prices are reasonable. Support our small local businesses!

Glad I got to check out this beautiful Black-owned bookshop in Oak Park this past weekend. The…read moreinside is well organized, every section is labeled (fiction, nonfictions children's, religious/spiritual, cooking etc.), and they also have tons of community resources and products from local businesses. It's obvious that this shop supports progressive ideas and values community and solidarity, they are proud to uplift Black authors and speakers. The workers were really nice and it was lovely walking around and checking out all the various options they have. The location is great at 40 Acres right across the Plant Foundry and around the corner from Old Soul. If you have been in yet, definitely come check it out and support a local business.

I had a great time stopping by underground books today! The selection was great. The value was also…read moregreat. I got a new book I'm very excited to read. The service was also excellent with the workers being so friendly and quick! I will definitely come back.

This is a lesson in just going on a lil walkie around your city, this was literally one block away…read morefrom our destination and we had no idea! Lots of books, puzzles, games, and birthday cards!

They have a great kids section, middle reader section, and young adults section, with a good amount…read moreof kids non-fiction too. Plus bike racks and nice staff.

It's such a cute little store that a good selection of collectibles, crafts, toys, unique gifts,…read moreJapanese brands stationery, and etc. for every price range. It's well organized. The price is pretty comparable which I would recommend to buy from them instead of ordering online if you're in the area. The owner is friendly too.

Extremely expensive and VERY overpriced anime items- they're all bootlegs, anyway. Sometimes the…read moreservice is good, but most of the time a lot of the female workers are quite mean.

The owner and the store are so special. They have a wonderful selection of toys that I remember as…read morea child as well as newer age toys. Alot of great brands like Melissa and Doug, Art and Crafts options, books and STEM kits. Everything is fairly priced and they offer gift wrapping services! We love supporting local toy and book stores!

This is the best little toy store in town. Lots of toys to spark children's imagination! As a…read morechild play therapist I highly recommend this store! They even wrap your gifts for you! Great customer service too.