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 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.

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.

Popped in while I was in wicker park a few weeks ago. Was ultimately super underwhelmed with the…read moreselection. I feel like they were severely lacking on anything besides the current hot fic lit. And that's just not what I'm after. Gave it several tries but this last visit is going to be my last. It's a shame because the space is cute and has some reading spaces but just little to no good fantasy/sci fi titles beyond the standard like five books per genre. Hard to justify the trek when other stores fit my needs better.

Be a kid again, it's fun! No really go here, to feel the joy…read morean curiosity of being a kid with toys and games for all ages. There are fun gift ideas for any age and a lot of smart toys, puzzles and anything else that sparks curiosity.

The most wonderful toy store!!!! I didn't know such a store…read moreexisted! You will find toys/games etc that will NOT be found in any major retail Store! Great prices and super nice stats ready to help when needed! I have 4 grandkids (ages range from 4 to 10) and as long they are kids I will never shop for toys anywhere else! A jewel of a find in Oak Park, Illinois!

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.

Cool spot dedicated to spooky books and movies, with more than a but of not spooky stuff thrown in…read more Cool assortment of stickers and I picked up a T-shirt for myself.

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.