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!

Super cute book store! We stopped by on a walk. There's a few seats towards the back where you can…read morechill for a moment. They have a bunch of used books and I was super shocked to see an autographed Harry Potter book.

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!!

The staff looked at me like I was crazy for some reason but--putting that little detail to the…read moreside--I thought it was a perfectly fine little bookstore. Bought Jim Butcher's new Dresden Files novel and was on my way.

Love a neighborhood bookstore, they really are a mainstay of communities, and City Lit Books is…read morethis kind of place for Logan Square. Visited as part of birthday book crawl gifted me by my daughter and found a great selection of new and old titles spanning every category. Despite many temptations, I was able to narrow my choices and walked out with a great book following a friendly interaction with the knowledgeable staff.

Great little bookstore. Nice atmosphere, good selection, friendly service, good coffee, cozy…read morereading corner (or coffee/chat corner.) 10/10.

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.

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.

Gepetto's Toy Box makes last-minute birthday gift shopping so EASY. When I forgot to get a present…read morefor a party today I was in and out in 15 minutes with a perfect gift & card and they wrapped it beautifully for free. They have a well-curated selection of toys to suit every age and interest. The shop is clean, bright and pleasant to shop in. The workers are knowledgeable and helpful. Best of all is that they realize the pandemic isn't over for those of us with kids too young to be vaccinated, so they will continue to require masks until there is a vaccine for all ages. And you can order for home delivery if you can't wear a mask for 15 minutes.

Visited from out of state awhile back based on recommendation from a family member and loved it. I…read morereached out via email and had a back and forth exchange with someone from the store at a different date and ran into a rude and unpleasant rep. I wish I could remember her name. I know email tone can be misinterpreted but as a representative she completely turned me off from visiting again in person or recommending to any of my friends and family. Good customer service is essential these days if you expect to keep customers! Not to mention the increased prices of Gepetto's toys compared to other businesses. Yes the quality is good, but it's not an excuse to be crappy towards your customers. There are other options in the area. I'd recommend they get a new person answering emails unless the business supports that type of behavior.

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.

Walked in and they had Cockney Rejects playing, which set the vibe right away. Cool little spot…read morewith shelves full of fantasy, horror, comics, and all kinds of random stuff to dig through. The record section's stacked too,I grabbed Polaris,Death of Me,and even found Pierce the Veil ,Collide with the Sky.Lotta heavy metal, metalcore, and some classic rock mixed in. Solid selection all around. Place is covered in Dead Kennedys posters and other old punk stuff, feels super raw but welcoming. Definitely the kind of shop you just wanna hang out in for a while. 10/10.