Beautiful building with well curated avant gard book store. Exhibitions are unusual and opening…read morereceptions are lovely.

I look forward to coming to these events, despite them being quite a ways away from where I work…read moreand live. The works tend towards architecture which is NOT my milieu but is thought provoking, and sometimes a live performance such as dance takes place too! The layout is elaborate, 3 levels (sorry no elevator?) and spacious rooms, a book store/library, and a back area outdoor in the summer with a fountain. I agree with Emily C. that the staff is a little underwhelmed by the works presented but I admit I don't like being 'sold' on artists' work, so being left to observe in peace is what I enjoy about this place. I'm sure when there's a lecture/discussion the staff is very enthused, as they were at this event. This event featured a poetry reading by Charles Bernstein, a poetry prize recipient, responding to artwork by his colleagues. Usually after there's a wine reception.

Chicago's hidden gem! Beautiful,spiritual books, paintings, music and more! Very large selection of…read moreincense and a wonderful place to shop for gifts! Limited hours tho,10-3, Friday Saturday and Sunday.

This is a small store with snacks and magazines. The items are a bit expensive. However, it is…read moregood stop on the way.

I'm glad the Reader is still around. I saw they began offering subscribe by mail options for people…read morewho can't get to a box in the city. I wanted to help support independent journalism, so I bought an annual subscription in March. The first and then the second delivery dates came and went with no paper. They have an email address to contact with questions and issues about subscriptions that is a black hole. I emailed them more than once from a couple different addresses and got silence. The phone number they have listed is never answered, it just rings and rings. I finally had to start a dispute with my cc company as I paid for goods that were never delivered. If you want to read the Reader get it from a box in the city and skip the subscription by mail.

Would it be too generous of me to call The Reader the free version of Juxtapoz? Perhaps and…read moreprobably. But that is what it reminded me of when I caught the cover of Chicago Reader for the first time. The magazine has a fair amount of style but also has substance as well. The reviews for music and movies seem extensive and not too terribly shallow. The articles are interesting and hold my interest while reading them. The magazine also has fairly extensive information on concert listings which is what I am always looking for!

The store across all areas is highly over priced and scams people who don't know better. Sell items…read moremarked way over value is not what this hobby is about. Owner always tries and communicates on our reviews because he is trying to pack peddle on his own bs talking about market value on a item that was just released and they only got a small amount. That should not give them the ability to mark up prices 50 percent or higher. The new MTG FF was priced as high as they could because on the day of release he checked some bs site and said that's not high enough. Charges unknowingly ignorant customers $500 before the can "buy "a pokemon ETB and then selling them 9 packs of his choosing. He over works his employees and pays them bs wages and really bad discounts. ALL AROUND BAD DUDE. AND STORE. NO OTHER STORE LIKE THIS STAY AWAY Also he post false reviews under the name Ano nymous. Dudes a joke

I don't know what happened to this store, but it used to be a decent board game store but now its…read moremain focus is Pokémon. I'm a board gamer and I used to go to the store because they used to have a decent selection. Now everything here is basically leftover stock from when it used to be a good game store. You also didn't have a problem if you needed to use the public bathroom inside the store back when I visited originally. Apparently, now they don't let anyone, other than employees, use the bathroom in the store which I find completely ridiculous and I'm sure is against some sort of commercial code. Even when I said that I was in a tough spot and I really needed to utilize it they still wouldn't allow anyone to use it. This place is a joke and shouldn't even be in business if they're gonna treat people that way. Definitely go somewhere else if you're looking for anything board game related. If Pokémon is your bag, I have no idea, but I still wouldn't spend any money here.

Just an amazing variety of academic and professional books. Can't believe this place exists. Good…read morespace to find sone quality reading material not in typical, even independent bookstores. Layout library like with a few places to sit and peruse. Found some keepers for a normal price point.

This is a book lovers paradise. Unbelievable selection of books, surprisingly good prices, and a…read morestore that I could spend days on end just browsing through. You might also run into some famous people here. I've seen a handful shopping for books during my visits here. It's one of the best book stores I've found in not just Chicago but the whole United States.

The absolute BEST IN ALL Islamic reading materials, teaching materials and helpful information…read more Mashallah the brother inside the store is kind and compassionate, helpful and generous. This is a must go for anyone seeking information on Islam. Alhamdulilah!

The store is great! They have a great collection of many items. Are they more expensive than the…read morerest of Devon? Yes! Also, if you can, avoid the guy named Wajid. He is terribly rude. Has no manners when it comes to customers and will call you a lier to your face if you come back for the same thing twice and ask for the same product. Other than that - it's a good store.

A must-see in Geneva. Unique gems and minerals at great prices. We drop by every time we're in the…read morearea