This is DeKalb's only independent bookstore other than the adult one. It's run out of what used to…read morebe a garage in back of the main building at 115 N. 1st Street; hours are limited and the stock doesn't rotate much. Still, they have an awful lot of books packed into a small space, and the proprietor - a retired professor who's just looking to break even - is very helpful. He'll help you find what you're looking for, and if you're interested in something there isn't much demand for - such as books in French - he may be able, if you call ahead, to grab some out of storage for you. Prices are reasonable.

Wonderful treasure in downtown Dekalb. A very eclectic assortment of used and rare books. The owner…read morehimself is a gem and will be happy to talk about a variety of subjects as you explore the shelves searching for that book you didn't know you wanted. A great way to spend an afternoon!

Great independent book store and cafe I luckily came across while passing through downtown Dixon…read more Friendly staff and a nice selection of books to go with the good coffee. Would happily stop in again.

Nice bookstore. You'll probably find something perusing the aisles. I found a haunted book about…read morehaunted places in Aurora!

This ofc needs no introduction! I adore this bookstore! I'm from an hour away and whenever I come…read moreto Joliet I make sure to stop by! Everyone is always super friendly!!!! I even stopped a worker just to talk about a book and she was happy to do so. There are numerous amounts of books! So many different genres and a beautiful kids section :) plus Starbucks heck yeah! It is a bit pricey but every Barnes and nobles is, and if you're on the reward system it helps a ton! Overall amazing. Only downside the Starbucks can't take gift cards :(

I would give them zero stars if possible. I had a bunch of small value gift cards that I've…read moreaccumulated overtime. They would not except them because I did not have the original, but instead only the code and PIN number. It was easier for me to store them this way. Because of this I am now screwed out of about $120. I will never shop at Barnes & Noble again. this is no way to do a business.

Such a cute independent bookstore! I wish it was closer to home, what a fun themed bookstore and I…read morelove how there were different sections and themed as well. There's an elevator to get upstairs where you'll find most of the books and places to sit and enjoy. We loved the kids nook/area as well. We got some local artwork and a romance book to add to my home library. The staff was super friendly and made some fun recs for me to add to my tbr. Can't wait to come back soon!

A very cozy neighborhood bookstore that's full of surprises as they fill in every nook, every…read morecorner of this place with books & other merch! They have good coffee too! Friendly staff!

Lots of great books. Friendly staff. Reasonably priced. My favorite local used book store.read more

Tucked in a corner filled to the Brim with Books and what nots....Found this to be a great find…read morewhat was nice it was very well organized and the prices where just right when looking for deals. The staff was helpful and able to point my husband in the right direction to the author he was seeking out

Came to Town House Cafe for lunch with some colleagues, and it was a great suggestion! Such a cute…read morelittle bookshop and cafe with a cozy, quaint atmosphere. The inside is charming, and they also have outdoor seating available. We came during lunch, and it was definitely busy, which speaks to how popular it is! I ordered the Town House Turkey, and it was delicious - fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. Such a fun little spot for lunch, especially if you enjoy a cozy atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

Bookstore: beautiful on the outside, IMPOSSIBLE to find parking, staff didn't even make eye…read morecontact, dark and cramped inside, poor book selection. Definitely not worth the effort of the trip. 1 Restaurant: potato cheese dill soup, 1/2 club with chips was all surprisingly good. Iced coffee was also good and they offer free refills! $21 total seemed like a deal. Service was super friendly and helpful even though they were quite busy. 5

It's a cute bookstore. It's very clean, and really quite spacious. But I confess, I was pretty…read moresurprised by the dearth of books! I guess that's where the "and more" part comes in (and does a lot of heavy lifting). Of the books on display, they had only a single copy (at least out on the floor). And the books were displayed face out, which makes sense when you're trying to catch the attention of young children many of whom can't read, but then when only half of your shelves hold books it's fairly sparse. They also had some stuff from some local purveyors and gifts and stuff. I got some bath stuff to try with my little one to shake up bath time a bit. They have some stuffed animals and stuff. They have some benches and pillows, spaces for kids to hang out and play; one was a wardrobe that was really nicely arranged as a reading nook which my kiddo really enjoyed. (I wish I had the vision to see something like a wardrobe and find that if I take the doors off and anchor it to a wall, it could be a fun place to cuddle up!) Something that's really cool is that they have a fishtank with a couple of axolotls, which my babe was astonished by. The bookstore seems to have a cool thing where you can arrange to have your kid feed them. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of our visit here was the reason we came. I saw on Instagram that they were having train day, mentioning train books and crafts. My daughter loves trains, so we headed down. I think there were three train books on display. And the "craft" was some half-sheets of paper, crayons, and sheets of stickers that had trains on them. There was another family that had come in at the same time as us and I couldn't help but wonder if they were as let down as I was. I'd been really looking forward to visiting this bookstore--I wanted to about a year ago but hadn't been able to get here. I don't know that I'd come back even if I was nearby, because there are so few books that I don't know I'd want to just stop in to take a look since I'm not sure we'd find anything. Depending upon what's happening I'm not sure what parking is like; there's a good deal of parking down the block near the train station, but otherwise limited street parking.

This is the most horrible book store I've ever visited!!! This is the second time I've gone there…read morethinking the first time the employee was having a bad day. This is supposed to be a child friendly place that makes children excited about books. Unfortunately that's not the case in this store. The employees glared at my granddaughters while they looked around ready to pounce if they touched anything. Unfortunately my second and last visit had the same awful vibe. 0 STARS

Do you remember the days when the only place to buy a book was a book store? This is like…read moreyesteryear. A place where time stands still. You can rummage through aisle after aisle of books upon books. See them, feel them and touch them before you buy. They have real live authors coming in for book signings. Yep, real people. They have a local author section. They also have knowledge about how to market a book. All these things are available in person! You must give them a try.

The books are all 40% off the cover price…read more You can turn in books for 20% cover price given as store credit. Large selection that is sold only in store, no inline sales. The owner/operator was very friendly and showed me to my favorite author. I'll definitely be back and will be bringing friends.

This shop is just magical. I drove past after work one day and couldn't wait to spend my saturday…read morethere! Immediately transported to a world of warmth love and joy of story telling and books! very fair prices Pam is such a kind owner with great stories herself! Not to mention the wonderful bookmarks she makes as well!

Very friendly, excellent selection! My daughter loved shopping here! A local treasure!read more

A neat little bookstore on the edge of the shopping district in Peoria Heights, inside is a cozy,…read morefriendly bookstore. The used books are mixed in with the new books so it can be a bit of an adventure. While they have a limited selection, this is definitely a bookstore you should visit. There is a bar-styled area near the back that has fun books about cocktails and making drinks.

Love this place and stopping in for a good book. Also they have great suggestions for gifts and…read morethey can order anything not on hand for pick up.