Powells books chicago is the chicago areas largest independent dealer in quality used, bargain, antiquarian, and out of print books. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. Western 2015 ridge road 7732391110 7083770789 at the moment, we are closed to in store browsing and have no store hours. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. Aauw state college used book sale penn state universityuniversity park snider agricultural arena corner of park avenue and fox hollow roads 8144666041 across park avenue from the centre county visitors center 800 east park ave. We pay cash for books, textbooks, cds, lps, videos and dvds daily. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Best used bookstores in chicago chicago rare book center. Dec 21, 2016 17 of the best independent bookstores in chicago. We sell those books in our stores and online to help fund our programs, and use and give them away in our literacy and book grant programs. Yp the real yellow pages sm helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. Sell your used books in chicago at afterwords new and used books. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing things to their fullest, are our first lines of defense in conserving natural resources. Book sale finder, your guide to used book bargains at book sales held by libraries and other nonprofit organizations. Ive worked in used bookstores for many years, and i want to tell you what every used bookseller in chicago already knows. We do not only accept books, but also cell phones, tablets, ereaders, laptops less than 3 years old, cds and dvds. We understand that the current circumstances have caused difficulty for many, and appreciate the efforts made by all to support unabridged bookstore at this time. We collect and then sell gently used books and cds and dvds. Donate used books turning the page turning the page. Now, bookworks buys very selectively as they should. The barnes and noble bookstore located on campus sells textbooks, memorabilia, and school supplies.
Every book has value whether it is a textbook used in the classroom, a storybook read at home, or an old encyclopedia that is recycled. Conveniently located near the damen blue line cta stop in the heart of wicker park, chicago. Dear valued customers, once again, we would like to thank you for all the support shown in recent days. Sell your books to myopic chicagos best used book store. The may 912 used book sale has been postponed until further notice. Open books transforms students reading and writing skills. We feature a wide variety of fiction, literature, poetry, and childrens books. Shakespeare, comic books, star trek, and the apocalypse all swirl together into one of my favorite books of the year. Online shopping cant buy you the feeling of skimming a great new or used paperback in a cozy nook. Search by city, state and zip code, or download a full list. Most authors choose the system used by others in their field or required by their publisher. We understand that the current circumstances have caused difficulty for many, and appreciate the. Scarce is committed to finding the best use for all books that we receive because they are resources and we dont believe in waste. Afterwords new and used books 23 east illinois street chicago, il 60611 phone.
Myopic books is proud to be dubbed best by the following. Uncharted books is a lovely used book store in logan square that opened back in 2012, one of the newer used stores in town. Aug 01, 2016 ive worked in used bookstores for many years, and i want to tell you what every used bookseller in chicago already knows. Each year, generous readers donate hundreds of thousands of books to support literacy. The company includes retail, online and wholesale divisions. Weve attempted to make our site easy to navigate and without the usual clutter. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price.
Were hoping you are keeping boxes and bags of books to sell to us and reading lists of things that youre looking for here at the store close. Recycling often gets the spotlight, but its last in the reduce, reuse, recycle motto for a reason. At alibris, every type of reader can satisfy oneofakind book cravings. Also, it was the first used bookstore i stepped foot in. To get started as a volunteer, please join us for a new volunteer information session. The book cellar your independent book store in lincoln. Bookworks is the best possible place to sell your books.
It s no surprise chicago is brimming with literary lairs ernest hemingway was born in a chicago suburb, poet. Since 1970, our retail store in hyde park, near the university of chicago, has specialized in academic and scholarly books in the fields of. Whether your personal passions lean toward new releases by the hottest authors or classics from the old masters, you will find it on. Afterwords is one of the few independent bookstores left in downtown chicago. If a book is determined yellow with age or the paper is brittle, it cannot be accepted. Every building has a past author joni hirsch blackman finds the stories behind more than 90 chicago buildings that used to be something else. They will only buy books that they believe they can sell. Its also great for the environment when we reuse old books rather than buying new ones. Always call to confirm all information before heading out as information is subject to change. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Used book sales are a great way to buy books on the cheap and to help library systems raise badly needed revenue. Our two floors house a huge collection of over 70,000 new and used volumes.
This site was designed to sell and buy used books, magazines and ephemera. Please browse at your leisure or for your reading needs. Sep 28, 2016 open books donates to literacy programs in chicago, so its a big winner in many a chicagoans heart. Save money at chicago area used book sales chicago on the cheap.
Myopic books is an awardwinning bookstore in the heart of chicagos wicker park community. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members. Our book donations come from chicago area homes or d. Every building has a past author joni hirsch blackman finds the stories behind more. Since 1990, we have given nearly 8 million books to people in need and. Half price books has new and used books, textbooks, music, movies and more both online and in stores. Readers pick favorite used book store from the chicago reader chicago concierge favorite shopping from concierge preferred best used book store from.
Chicago is a haven for booklovers thanks to its eclectic selection of bookstores and booksellers. The childrens books you donate are processed by our volunteers and delivered directly into the hands of atrisk children to take home and enjoy forever. Open books transforms students reading and writing skills through experienced educators who deliver innovative instruction, passionate volunteers who serve as positive role models and provide. We are working on several methods for how to get you your books. It s no surprise chicago is brimming with literary lairs ernest hemingway was born in a chicago suburb, poet gwendolyn brooks spent her whole life in chicago, and saul bellow attended and later taught at the university of chicago. The childrens books you donate to bernies book bank become part of a longterm, sustainable effort aimed at providing children with quality, progressive levels of books. When it comes to bookstores, this place defines class. A used and rare bookstore, secret club, and event space in chicago. The best bookstores in chicago even offer up knowledgeable staffers not. Western 2015 ridge road 7732391110 7083770789 at the moment, we are closed to instore browsing and have no store hours. From childrens books to cookbooks and fiction for adults. Aauw state college used book sale penn state universityuniversity park snider agricultural arena corner of park avenue and fox hollow roads 8144666041 across park avenue from the centre.
If youre in chicago, schedule a book donations pickup, and well do all the heavy lifting for you. We will only be able to give you an offer on your books if we have seen them in person. Quality bookseller with free shipping that donates a book for every book sold. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens. Powells books chicago does buy used books from the general public as well as overstocks from other sources. Top 10 most popular used book stores in chicago, il last. Myopic books is an awardwinning bookstore in the heart of chicago s wicker park community. Chicagos online bookstore for buying and selling used and rare books, cds, lps, and paper collectibles. Open books donates to literacy programs in chicago, so its a big winner in many a chicagoans heart.
At the moment, we are closed to instore browsing and have no. Save money at chicago area used book sales chicago on. We are quite selective about condition and we buy on a bookbybook basis. Ravenswood used books 2005 w montrose ave, chicago, illinois 60618 rated 4. Reducing the amount of waste we produce, and reusing. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books, affordable textbooks for school, and outofprint titles. Once i discovered the glory of beautiful used bookstores, i never okay, rarely buy new books. Mandel deftly weaves us through multiple characters in the past and present in this strangely real yet fantastically imaginative tale. Reviews on used book stores in chicago, il bookmans corner, myopic books, afterwords, ravenswood used books, carpe librum, uncharted books. This legendary used bookstoreone of chicagos oldest. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Avid book lover and former media sales mogul erika vandam had always dreamed. Students who are unsure of which system to use will find more information here.
165 280 441 1269 1618 1255 1005 1060 1053 448 1081 870 653 1150 216 1074 297 235 641 868 539 633 1180 761 135 6 324 277 1228 1319 1272 1360 685 1014 813 917