A unique hidden gem bookstore. Stumbled upon this place while on the Wine Walk in downtown Forest…read morePark. Nice comfortable sitting area where you can enjoy a cup of coffee while reading a book. Look around the bookshelves for some interesting reads. Anywhere from mystery, historical, love stories this is the place to find it. There is a cart where you can find a $5.00 bundle selection of your choice. I highly recommended this place of business. Walk inside and you will feel the great hospitality of the workers.

Oh goodness - walking into this place is like walking into a whole different world. Opening the…read moredoor to this place is akin to pressing pause on the hustle and bustle of life, and ascending into another dimension for an avid suspense reader. The smell of books, the beautiful polished book cases, and the ambience are all worth a visit, if not several visits. The service and hospitality are unsurpassable - the couple running the place are the sweetest and most wonderful people, ever. And there is SO much knowledge of suspense novels coming from these two that it blows your mind. The books are priced reasonably and buying here is a lot of bang for your buck. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this fort all book lovers, but especially SUSPENSE and MYSTERY readers!

A very nice used bookstore. The selection of Mystery and Action Novels is excellent and a main…read morereason to go.

A wonderful store with a fantastic selection and helpful owner! We always find something…read moreunexpected and love that we earn points towards discounts. Love the memo books they have with the vintage golden book covers!

We need more places like this in our lives. It's a small independently owned used book store…read more I walked in and was warmly greeted by Don. It's a small store with a wonderful selection of books perfect for every book worm. The prices are incredibly low and they are supportive of local artists. I was so pleased to see a father with two kids in shopping. It added to the warmth of the place and the neighborhood feel. Don couldn't have been nicer. He introduced himself to his customers and I had the luck of having time to have a nice conversation about the ever growing stack of books in my house. I am so glad I can walk to this store. It is exactly what this neighborhood needed. This store is what the Oak Park Arts District is all about.

A perfect date for me: Spend an hour finding loads of beautifully curated treasures at Jake's…read morePlace Books then sit down and enjoy a slice of Apple Crumble pie at The Happy Apple Pie shop, right up the street. Used books + homemade apple pie make for a perfect day! Easy street parking right on Harrison. Great prices! Super selection! Friendly staff! I love this place and cant wait to return!!

Every neighborhood needs a local bookstore, and this is a great one in Logan Square, with quite a…read morenice selection of materials including Chicago history and culture and a big children's section. Bustling on a weekend.

I love independent bookstores in general, but I was not a fan of the attitudes from the workers at…read morethe store. I don't see any point in returning.

Ahhhh it gets no better... books, warm pastries and quiet. Nice and peaceful quiet. Rebecca owns…read morethis lovely baby that's only seven months old and she is doing a fabulous job running it. In addition to reading books, there are games you can play or buy. Plus she has discounted items in a majority of the genres. Located in Berwyn, this is a place you must stop at and visit, walk through or simply just grab a coffee to go. You won't regret it.

New Business Located on Roosevelt Road in Berwyn IL. A Woman Owned Bookstore where you can find new…read more& used books. There is a coffee station in the back of the store. Where you can purchase coffee & snacks for sale. You can also trade in your used books for a trade in the store or store credit. Used books trades must be in good condition to receive this benefit. . FYI: If your interested in joining a book club. Go online and sign up to join in on some fun. Great way to meet new people and enjoy discussing different books each month. Also, when you join the book club you will receive 10% off the book select for the month. Small and cozy space to come and work or just grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the beautiful space

I love Volumes! Every time I stop in, I always find a new book to add to my TBR. I trust the…read morestaff's recommendations. I have come here numerous times to find a gift for a friend or family member, and have always been successful in my mission after my visit to Volumes. The staff is so helpful, too! I love supporting a local, indie bookstore! In addition to that wonderful perk, Volumes also offers a ton of classes and events. They definitely foster community here.

Great selection of new books. Also, has a small coffee cafe on site. Definitely worth checking…read morethis place out if you're in the neighborhood and love books.

With the Needoh and squishy craze, I'm sure store workers and owners have been feeling the…read morepressure! Today, I had the most delightful experience at this toy store and wanted to give a huge shoutout to April and Ellie. April was so kind, caring, patient, and sweet throughout the entire squishy release. Both girls had smiling faces, treated everyone in line with kindness, and kept everything peaceful and enjoyable. Their attitude made me and my family want to come back and continue shopping here. Thank you for being so kind and letting us parents spoil our kids with junk they'll probably be sick of in a week! The owner should know that April is truly a five-star employee and deserves to be recognized! Thank you for kindness & PATIENCE! You made a lot of kids happy today.

Sweet toy store with a great variety of toys from stuffed animals and LEGOs to board games, and a…read moresmall but mighty pretend play section! Service is always friendly and unobtrusive, whether it's just my husband and me or our son as well. Prices are sometimes higher than big box stores, and without the high frequency of sales they're able to run, but shopping to sustain a well-stocked local toy store is definitely worth the extra few dollars here and there for us.

This is a neighborhood gem and one of the most interesting indie bookstores in the city…read more They lead with horror books, but there is a small but mighty literary fiction section in the back. Lots of NYRB and Dalkey Archive offerings, plus sections on Latin America (avant garde, of course), women authors, indigenous authors, and more. Lautremont, Bolano, Perec, Borges and Pynchon await you....

Christ I love this store. Genre-leaning books/records/comics/ movies…read more The owners give the absolute BEST book recommendations. If there is a little note under a title on a shelf, buy it. Their taste is impeccable. Or, just tell them what you are into and they will suggest something. Again, they've never failed me. Really solid choice of metal (my preferred genre) and other genres in the record sections. Honestly if someone is even slightly nerdy (compliment), they will probably walk out with some treasure. I go out of my way to come here around once or twice a month. One of my favorite stores in Chicago.

Kurt Gippert is the best! Mr. Gippert stopped by my home to review my late brother's rare book…read morecollection. Kurt is the consummate professional. Not only is he a rare book expert but also the nicest person. He took the time to honestly review each one of the books. Thank you Kurt for everything. Ed Shopkus

A favorite in the neighborhood. This hidden gem is ideal for the anyone interested in learning!…read moreThere are so many wonderful books here! The variety of topics is nearly endless; out of print, obscure and famous works can be found in the collection. Looking for a unique gift? It's a great place to find someone that special piece of literature. Most impressed with the large selection and knowledge of Mr.Gippert.