57th Street Books

This is why you go to an independent bookstore - helpful, enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff that can give good recommendations without being pretentious . Nice layout lends itself to browsing .

The spread here is pretty huge, but it has that indie bookstore touch I love so much: notes from staff with recommendations you otherwise might not have considered. Read more

New books table, great magazine rack, great employees and staff , if you buy a staff recommended book you get a free review copy

A Michelle Obama favorite, this 26-year-old bookstore , part of the Seminary Co-op Bookstores , Inc., is a visually colorful nook with a vast collection children’s and cook books

Basement bookstore with shelves the wind through the store. Every trip to this bookshop feels like an expedition!

The helpful staff here encourage browsing , and kids can play with toys set out for them in the excellent children's section. -- Green Guide Editor

The staff recommendations here are unique and on point.

Great little bookstore close to U of C. Browse the kids' section too!

Join the co-op, support books in print & save a little money too

Great selection. Knowledgeable staff

Staff recommendations up front are superb.

Books , chairs, water fountain .

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Go in with a plan, otherwise you'll spend a lot of money! Read more

Shaq cookbook and 30 minute meals

Only thing missing here is a fire and a bottle whiskey .