I am passionate about reading, and I love when I encounter other people who are passionate about…read morereading - especially when said people are the ones selling me my books. If you are a fan of books - and can't stand the lackluster service and apathy offered at chain bookstores - this is the place you should be. The store is filled with paperbacks of all genre and category - fantasy, western, thriller, mystery, non-fiction, literary. But I have to admit the store's big draw is the shelves and shelves (and even a back room) of romance novels. And if you're not sure what you're looking for? Just ask - if the staff can't help, you'll probably find another enthusiast in there with an opinion. The store operates a recession-friendly trade policy, too: bring in books and get store credit for 1/2 each book's list price. When you check out, half of the price you pay is taken from your credit. So you are basically paying 1/4 of the list price for each book. Who can beat that?!?!

From the owner: New and Used Books…read more Paperback Reader has a large selection of books to chose from and serves the Kankakee area for 29 years. If you are looking for the hard to find books or needing to order a new book, we are the place. Let our staff help you find the books that your are looking for. We carry mostly used books but if there is a new book that you are wanting we will be able to order it. Used Book categories Include: -Children -Fiction -Non-fiction -Romance -Sic-Fi -Action-adventure -Horror Please call today or come visit our large selection.

Such a nice little bookshop on Main. They have a great variety. It was quiet and had a nice vibe…read morethat made you want to search the stacks. Definitely worth a stop if on Main St. in Lafayette! Street parking. Open on Sunday - which is always a plus!

I loved the bookstore- it felt like a treasure hunt! It's pretty much impossible for me to go into…read morea bookstore and not walk out with my wallet much lighter and my book bag much heavier, and this store was no exception! No notes! Definitely recommend if you live in Lafayette/West Lafayette, or even if you're just visiting!

If you like to explore this is the place for you it's filled with so much located not far from…read morePurdue University. It's seems to take up most of the block each section is a treasure trove in itself from Books, Records yes vinyl and knock knacks. We all know college and their parents are on a budget so the price range here is perfect. I can say honestly no one will walk away empty handed and remember if you can't find it just ask and the staff here will direct you to the right spot

This was the most whimsical surprise. At first glance this is a college used bookstore where you…read morecan buy beads, incense and records. Don't stop there. The magic lies below. The stairs are steep, but proceed slowly and visit the basement used books. I spent more than an hour. It is organized into sections by subjects, but there is no card catalog. Imagine the best book smelling old school library with history and culture and most eclectic mix of books that you've ever experienced in your life. Most of them run between $4 to $8. Wander. Soak it in. It made me rewind in time thirty years. It will cure all stress and transport to times of old. I miss bookstores like this!!! I left with 8 used books. This place is good for the soul.

What an awesome place! I love coming here and just getting lost in the book shelfs. So many cool…read morebooks and they are decently priced! The owner of the store is very nice. You never know what you will find here.

A hidden gem in Chesterton, Indiana which is highly recommended. . I stop in every opportunity…read moreand am always impressed with the book selections and new offerings. The books are in great shape and the prices are reasonable. I have had opertunities to chat with the proprietor on occasion and am impressed with his bredth of knowledge and helpfulness.

I love this place! I was on the search for a chris bookstore as was referred to this place. Very…read morecozy. Great selection. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I only wish they were open until at least 6pm so I can go in during the week. The last time I went, they stayed open later to assist me and allowed me to shop, so grateful for that. They've won a loyal customer in me!

My life has never been the same since i met mr roy kolas personally for the first time. and now…read morehis family carrries on the legacy that he has built. God bless Sherri and Dale.

The family working here is very kind and knowledgeable. Very conversational as well. I've never…read morefelt more welcome in a business, even though I only pick up one new comic every month or two instead of having 10 ongoing series held at a time.

Running a comic shop can be tough, but for some stores, the joy of browsing old issues and feeling…read morethe comics is what makes them special. Unfortunately, this store doesn't quite capture that magic. Upfront, I want to say that it appears to have been around for a while, attracting dedicated comic fans. It is doing something right. It also hosts local card tournaments (and maybe D&D?), but I can't speak to the variety of those. This might be their bread and butter. Not sure. The comic section, however, is a mess. As soon as you walk in, you pass a narrow row of shelves about 5 feet tall facing away from you--it's unclear why, but it makes the space feel small or uninviting. Still, it isn't a large space, and it doesn't match the charm of classic comic shops. Felt more like I was entering a dark porn store from the 80s. For my trip, I had read revieews and as a local comic store, I wanted to check it out. I was looking for back issues. Remember stores with hundreds of boxes overflowing with comics packed in too tight to see the comics? Yep, that is this place. Navigating the shop is tricky: new comics are on hanging shelves too close together, forcing you to crouch and strain to see them under the shelf above. Independent comics are on the far left of the store in the back - between the boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes and boxes of back issues. The backstock is packed with rows of comics, about 25% overflow in each box (plus stacks of comics on top of those boxes). Very hard to browse. When you do find a title, the comics tend to be dusty, and although sealed, I didn't have my glasses to check for spine ticks or other issues. But, it can't be good to store comics on top of a box without a lid. If you're hunting for key back issues, forget it--these have been picked over like roadkill in the desert; there's nothing valuable left. Instead, you'll find many comics priced between $1-$2, labeled at $4-$8 or more, but most are from the past and generally worthless. I can't tell if the store is clean, but it felt dirty (maybe the lighting or the dusty boxes?). If I were to advise the store - even though they seem to be doing fine - I'd suggest selling your stock on Whatnot, starting at $1 per comic, to gauge interest. If you can clear out 35% of your back issues that way, you won't need to sell low-value comics at higher prices. I understand the reluctance to take losses - I've felt the same - but if your stock is holding back from creating a warm, vibrant, energetic atmosphere, it might be worth doing. There's no shame in dumping unsellable stock as a tax write-off. Listing those low-priced comics at $4-$6 could generate significant revenue and help the store thrive. Personally, I think this is the best approach, as you don't need to spend hours selling thousands of comics. I will note that the staff were friendly. I spoke with one staff member and they are knowledgeable about the stock they had. My guess is this might be where the store shines for people. The human touch. I so wanted to like this place. But, maybe I wait until I make trips to Chicago in the future.

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.

A very big shoutout to Three Stories Books for making my daughter's birthday celebration extra…read morespecial ! You must go visit this adorable bookstore nestled in the heart of downtown Lemont. All of the fun activities and decor were taken care of and we basically just had to bring the birthday girl ! The whole experience was magical from the wish list shopping to the special activities that were all surrounding the theme. Thank you cos much.

What a great store. Wonderful selection of books, antiques and generally unusual, yet interesting…read moreitems. The owners are remarkably friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to negotiate prices. I love this store and wish that more people were aware of this little gem.