Reviews of after-words bookstore. (Book Store) in Chicago (Illinois).

after-words bookstore

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23 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of after-words bookstore

Kayla R

After Words has a wide selection of new and used books. I enjoyed the organization and that you're not having a claustrophobia attack going down each aisle. The staff are friendly and helpful as well. The majority of books are in the basement and I didn't see an elevator. Unfortunately, this is not the place to go browsing if you are handicapped; however I imagine the staff would be more than happy to bring books to the first floor if you only asked. I took this one photo of a chair they had in the basement level. I did end up purchasing a book they had on display on the first floor and am glad I could support a local bookshop.

Katherine Aumer

Well organized selection of new and used books. Most of the books are in the basement. Comfortable and clean places to read. Well-priced books with friendly staff. Found several books that aren't available online. Convenient location in walking distance from most homes, work places, or hotels in downtown.

Megan Ng

A bit of a hidden gem as it is in a quieter part of the loop, but not too far off from Michigan Ave. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. There are two floors which was a surprise to me as the store looks small and quaint from the outside. The first floor ( the entrance) has the children’s books, graphic novels, and poetry. The second floor (basement) was bigger and had the rest of the book collections which spanned in topics. A great place to spend some time and quietly explore :)

Ester N

Interesting bookstore!! They have a big selection of new books, including some books not found at a barnes and noble. However, their selection of used books is not as big. Still, it’s an interesting place.

Alfonso Oswaldo Calvo Díaz

Amazing bookstore, the owner is a really nice person, very patient to explain things, there are thousands of great books, even there are signed books. Give You a chance to know the place. I recommend it.

Fran Colley

I had a brief visit to Chicago and for part of my trip, I wanted to visit a bookstore. I did a search and After-Words popped up as an option and after comparing with a few options (Chicago has lots of options), I decided to visit them while in town. It's a cute store--looks small, but holds a lot--it has a lower level that offers a wide selection for perusing to your heart's content. The bookstore is also linked with a few online bookseller links, where you could preview what books they have available and how much they are--which is how I settled on this store. It had a wide variety of crafting books I had been in search for; and being that I could go in person, I could look at the books before buying. I lost myself for a couple hours in the store, wishing I had more money to spend and room to fly everything I wanted back with me. The staff was very hospitable and helpful--and I vowed to recommend them to everyone who would find themselves in Chicago. I also inadvertently left my employee ID in their store (how, I cannot say, I rarely take it out of my purse anyway) and they contacted me immediately so I could get it back (though by then I had returned to my home of origin--a state away) and then mailed it to me. (See? Hospitable and helpful!) Books are very reasonably priced and there was a big variety to choose from. Highly recommend.

Ryan Gravelle

Unique bookstore with a great selection. Two floors in a really cool spot.

Sara Corley

One of the best bookstores in the River North area! They have a great selection and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They also have a birthday rewards program, which is nice

Kenya Williams

Great selection and atmosphere. I love a bookstore where the air smells heavy with books. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We popped in not to long before closing and were able to score some good books

eleph runner (elephrunner)

Nice store and worker was very helpful!

Therese Smith

The children’s books are in nice condition. They must choose the best of the best. I hope to be back with more time to browse. Clean and no weird ‘old book’ smell.

Tim B

Great locally-owned book store in heart of shopping district. Most books in basement so do not be fooled by looking in windows as main floor is small. There are many well done displays and staff very helpful if your looking for anything specific. Also found very cool writing journal.

Allen Watts

Very nice bookstore in the heart of Chicago. Not associated with any 'chain'.. clean, well organized. Lots to offer. Both my wife (teacher) and son ( college student) found a couple of books to purchase. A good experience for avid readers.

Hassan Elminyawi

Fantastic selection of both new and used books spanning two floors. Great children and graphic novel/arts section. Well organized inventory in a beautiful space.

Fawad Baig

Nice little place for a quick stop by! Fair book prices too! Not gonna give it 5stars because they were still pushing covid measures 👎🏽 …

Dana Nezon

Cozy shop, great selection of new and used children books (from classics to recent releases). Staff were friendly and helpful.

M Guillen

The minute we saw it we had to go in this bookstore. If you enjoy reading this a great place to walk through. Books were display well, it was inviting to walk in.

Heidi Lindhorst

Good selection of used books nicely divided into genre. Clean store. Had to use provided sanitizer (or provided gloves) upon entry per front desk. Kids section had alot of books, too.

Dirk Waldrop

This is a wonderful little bookshop. I wandered around for a couple of hours just enjoying it. The staff was quite helpful and knowledgeable. If you have a backpack or a bag they will store it behind the counter for you. There is a local interest section that has a great variety of Chicago history. Their history section is pretty extensive as well. I found a copy of The Dream and the Tomb. It is a brief history of the crusades. I lost my copy many years ago and found it here for $12. Score. Stop by and enjoy this little bookshop if you have the time.

Stefanie Wright

Excellent bookstore in the heart of downtown/River North. Giant selection. Helpful staff. Good prices on new & used books. A gem!

Zombiemuss

The store is neat! When you first walk in you'll be greated gracefully and it's very welcoming. The staff were amazing with helping me find the books I wanted. Overall I would definitely recommend it if you have some cash and are a reader, you'll definitely leave with a few books in hand.

Eric Prine

It was a nice little privately owned bookstore to find nestled between so many big box stores which have taken over the area. The owner was friendly and helpful and the store carried both new and used books which were marked down. It seemed to carry most well known authors and classic titles of fiction. I would have easily bought more than the one that I had, if I wasn't traveling through via train and had tried to pack as light as possible. I'll definitely revisit next time in town.

William First

Really homey spot with a majority of the selection housed in the basement. Chairs are scattered ever dozen feet or so for those perusing the books and the staff is friendly!

Sinthuja Ramalingam

I loved spending time here and reading. They have a few comfortable rocking chairs, and I lost myself in a book for an hour. They do have a lot of outdated books, though, and could still have many more newer diverse books.

I.T.

Great bookstore, good atmosphere, lots of books, didn't find many second hand books, but definitely will be back again. Thanks

Liz Popp

Super fun collection of books! Wide variety, extremely well organized! So peaceful to browse the books! And great prices!

gabriel tunnell

it's lower level is where the majority of the meat is, so it's not just a pretty face. She has substance.

Sarah Summerhill

Wish they had more used books but overall this is a solid bookstore!

Sarah

Fantastic resource and bookstore! They followed covid protocol and even though there were a number of people in the bookstore I didn't feel the need to worry. Don't forget to go into the lower level, that's where the good finds are. Also a good place to find postcards and such to send home to family.

Geeky ArtDiva

Quaint and quiet - how all good bookstores (in my opinion) should be. I loved the crowded coziness of the place, with bookshelves everywhere. The children's book area was on the top floor and the adult book area was down a bery cool set or rustic stairs. My friend and i spent only a sort time here during my tour through downtown, but i'm glad we found it. If i'm ever in this part of Chicago again during a visit, i will be sure to stop by.

El Paglia

Amazing! We stumbled on this golden nugget walking around after a dinner out. I’ve been looking for a good book to take me away but have been unsuccessful. The woman at the register (?owner) asked if I wanted a recommendation and asked me for a couple of books I had recently read and enjoyed. She then proceeded to give me 2 perfectly curated recommendations with author and a 5 minute plot summary (off the top of her head!). I left with two brand new books for my vacation. Perfect!

Zatayumni Zulkiply

Amazing bookstore with a wide selection of titles. If you're visiting Chicago, set aside a couple of hours for this gem

Brooke Zalis

My daughter was looking for a book that she enjoyed reading in school. We could not find it easily online and started hunting at bookstores. After-words was recommended to us by another store, and it is definitely worth the trip! The staff could not have been more helpful and knowledgeable. The selection was fantastic, we found our original book and picked up two more!

Verla Viera

Sweet little independent. Helpful staff. Good selection for its size. New and used books intershelved, which I like. Accessibility issue, see below. I don't care for music, especially something with a thumping beat, in a bookstore, but they're not alone in this. Upstairs is "mostly kids books and poetry," according to the staffer on duty. "Everything else is downstairs." I would give five stars, but no handicapped access. If you can't use stairs, you don't get to see everything else.

Tomas Malinauskas

Charming place with a great selection of books.

Jonathan H

Cozy and safe from the virus. The staff is helpful and the books smell like books! What more could you need? Wide selection ✔ bestsellers ✔ excellent layout ✔ book-filled basement to get lost in ✔

iamraphyp

Very friendly staff, lots of books options

Colorado Factors

This is a clean, uncluttered, well-stocked bookstore. I visited with my four children, ages 4-13, and each of us found something in the topic area that most interested us. The staff person was helpful and pleasant. I loved that there wasn't a lot of music or distracting visual clutter. I tend to get way overstimulated in most public places, but this actually felt like a respite from the noise outside. I would definitely recommend it.

Matthew Montgomery

after-words was a lovely bookstore with a good selection of used material. The organizational ideas were nice, and I really liked the specifically organized endcaps. Nice place!

Nida K

What a beautiful wonder! Enter to wooden book shelves and wooden seats for your leisure with a spectacular view out of floor to ceiling windows of the city. Or climb down well trodden upon sturdy wooden stairs with steel pipes to the basement/ bottom floor that houses rows upon rows of book shelves and a rocking chair to recline upon to test read your very next purchase. :)also, the gray stone wall and exposed pipping is such a cool concept. Visually pleasing. The selection are wide and well organized

Kara Seal

Local, independently owned bookstore with a nice selection of both new and used books. There were a few newer titles I was looking for that they did not have, but overall it had a wide array and even had a few autographed copies.

reva beltran

super cute bookstore. it was hard to find at first but once i found it i loved it in there! great stuff and energy

Jenny Ramirez

So happy I found this lovely bookstore. The selection of books is amazing. They have new releases but also the classics everyone loves. The staff was friendly and patient. I will definitely be returning in the near future.

Mari Rice

I have been a customer since 1997. This 2 level store has new and used books blended together. I love to sell my books here for credit. They can order books I want and I frequently find must have books while browsing. Beverly is so knowledgeable and I can donate books they do not buy to a local charity. If you are downtown and want a great browsing bookstore, go here.

Thankful Customer

So glad we found After-Words Bookstore and stopped in. Make sure you look, as the store sign is in the window, not on the building so we almost missed it. Aftet-words is worth the search! I could spend hours there. Something for everyone, including comfy seating. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Look forward to many visits on future trips to Chicago.

Melissa Guzman

The selection in here seems small until you walk downstairs and have rows upon rows of different sections of books. I found some very wonderful old time children's books on top of a newbie for myself. It was honestly hard to not pick more due to the mini sale prices around the shop.

JM Gartner (Personal)

A wonderful curated selection of books. Staff and owner are knowledgeable and attentive if you choose to engage them, otherwise you can browse undisturbed for hours.

Alex de los Reyes

Lovely little used book store. Such a friendly staff member who helped us find a few books we wanted. Had a nice look around and a lovely chat. Great book store with some really cool rare books.

David Johnsen

This is a good store for browsing, although it has its quirks. At least it's clean and quiet. Prices are high, but I'm sure the rent isn't cheap this close to the Magnificent Mile. Most of the books are downstairs, so there's a lot more than what you see looking through the window.

Brianne Stephan

Upper level has a nice selection of Chicago themed books, lower level has a bookcase or two for each of the usual genres. Last few times I've been in, the staff has been crusty and unpleasant. Too bad, this bookstore has a ton of potential but I'm not in a hurry to go back.

Helen Yang

First time in the store. The store has excellent selection of books (love the British mystery authors bookshelf), staff is really nice, and I like their "book retirement program" where any used book that's been around for more than 1 year is automatically 25% off.

Aaron Mills

Feel like it keeps getting harder to find good bookstores with great prices. Found this gem on our last day in Chicago and probably spent an hour browsing the shelves. They had just about every book I was after and the prices were pretty good. I’d recommend this place to any book worm out there.

Fabrizio SCOTTO di SANTOLO

Talk to the people working here. They have a lot to say about Chicago and its books. Of course they have more suggestions and inspiration beyond Chicago. Missing star is for the lgbt approach: they are under the "gender studies" category...in Chicago, the most progressive metropole on earth...come on....

Evan Trott

Absolutely love this store. Visited from Canada and the storefront caught our eye. We talked with the owner for almost an hour after finding a few very interesting used books. Their book selection is always rotating which makes for a really quality library. When we return to Chicago im sure we will be returning for another longer visit

David Andersen

If you love books, this bookstore is a must visit. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. I love the managers/owners, who love to chat about books. Seriously. Take the time to drop in. You won't regret it.

Sergio Rosales

Very good bookstore. The main place is in the basement. It's full of books, for every customer I guess. It was nice to be there. I spent an hour or so walking around, reading, taking this or that book. There are old titles, even out of print, that you can get or ask for. Highly recommended.

Sindy Ma

The staff are always lovely and there is a large selection of books, wonderfully arranged. I did not find what I was looking for but walked away happily with 4 other books :). I believe they also have programs for children, worth checking out if you're in the area.

Stephanie Curtiss

After-Words is a great independent bookstore with a wide selection of new books as well as some used and marked down copies. The store is also rather charming with its neon signs and cozy basement area filled with shelves upon shelves of books.

Earl from Chicago

This bookstore is quite and we'll kept and absolutely no traffic 😁 if you're an introvert and like to take your time browsing for the perfect book than this is the Library for you🤗 …

Evangeline Phang

One of the smaller bookstores that I've been to. I like how chairs are set up in every quiet corner to invite the reader to sit and preview a book before they decide to buy it. Used and new books are mixed together. Used prices here seem higher than other places.

Marius Commodore

Local bookstore whose proprietor mans the till AND knows the history of the featured book authors!!! Well curated selection of new and used book and open until ten on Saturdays. Also well laid out so that titles are easily readable.

Arasu S

Great place for book lovers. We'll definitely be back.

Adam Lamberti

I found this little gem when I was walking by. My kids love to read and I thought this was going to be a book store with no childrens books but I was wrong. The selection isn't as large as Barnes and Noble but it is still a great place to visit.

Nathan Lloyd

Most of the books seemed brand new or at least were newer editions. There were not a lot of interesting or rare books. And everything was overpriced.

Tyler Madwid

What a fun place to get lost in. Great selection of new and used books in their basement area. Great place to browse and find something to read which you might otherwise not think of. Highly recommend stopping in if you're visiting Chicago and enjoy books.

Will Hobbs

Ahhh... I miss bookstores like this. It's larger than I thought, and they had the book I wanted. The cashier also was knowledgeable about local shops, and gave some great recommendations for food options, too. I recommend this shop for those who still appreciate the tactile experience of holding a book.

Jake Ziegler

This is a cool store. Lots to choose from. Much better selection of cooking/culinary related books than I expected. Found a few gems there, but some were a bit pricey.

Justin Henderson

Today, a bookstore (especially a locally owned one) is a real experience, and After-Words doesn't disappoint. It's got a prime location and two glorious floors of fun books, including most new and popular titles that one could ask for.

Jessica Martin

These guys are great, I needed to pick up a book for my mom's bday and couldn't find it anywhere else in the city/also didn't have time to wait buying online. They were super friendly and helpful on the phone, then offered to stay open late so that I could pick up the book after work, luckily I made it in time for their 10 pm closing anyway but found the gesture and smiling faces upon arrival, with book set aside for me to be very helpful and appreciated.

L Jara

Every time I’m in Chicago I visit this bookstore at least a couple of times. I always end up leaving with a new treasure! Love that it’s located right in the heart of the city which is where I usually stay, walking distance from every hotel I stay at.

Jill Andersen

I was glad that i came across this bookstore. I was really impressed with how many books that they had for sale. I spent more money than i wanted too but since it was for books i was ok with that. :) Glad that i stopped there while i was visiting Chicago.

J G

Kind of expensive. Second hand and new books mixed, kind of confusing. Although the place and the staff are very nice.

Sydney Kadinger

This place was a really neat book store we just stumbled upon during a visit to Chicago. Fair prices and the staff was amazing. Very genuine store that I was happy to support and would recommend.

Morganville Resident

Nice little bookstore. Not as many uses books as they used to have and the prices have gone up but still a great place to go.

J Dones

Really good bookstore with great selection

Alicia Moylan

A great local book store. And they have a good selection of signed books!

Ida de Boer

Great bookstore with old and new books. Hard to browse through fiction as there is so much though. But definitely worth the visit!!

Sharjeel Sabir

Tucked in the middle of imposing skyscrapers this cozy space is a wonderful respite from the bustle of the city. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Good selection of books.

Peter Lewis

Good used book store.

Diane Heidmann

Knowledgable owner, new and used books intermixed, great selection. Looks like the have signed and rare books as well. So lucky to have an indie bookstore tucked away in the neighborhood.

Stephanie Olson

The person running this establishment has an excellent knowledge of all ages and reading levels. She knows her store and selections she doesn't have in stock. Makes excellent recommendations and has insightful conversations

Jill Schons

Above and beyond with helpful customer service and friendly staff. I needed to purchase a book to be delivered to a nearby hotel as I am out of state. They arranged the delivery for me, and even wrote out a card that I bought from them. I really appreciated them taking the time to help me!

Emily Pitts

Excellent selection of used and new books, I loved the Award Winners table, some really fun ideas! And the children's books were delightful!

Rob Bunting

Great full srrvice bookstore. Carries both new & used bold in a very wide variety of subject areas. Author reading events. What's not to love?

Melissa Schmitt

This is my favorite bookstore in Chicago. The staff members are friendly but let you browse in peace. And, oh my goodness, that huge basement level of books! I could wander around down there for hours.

Hunter Race

Excellent organized bookstore with new and classic books. This store doesn't have many used books though.

Thaddeus Bouska

Very cool used and new bookstore with lots of fiction picks

Ana Montes

Great bookstore ! I typically don't like used-books bookstores but this is so organized with great selection. I'd definitely return !

Max Hunger

Bigger bookstore than expected. The selection seemed broad. They are currently still very sensitive to Covid protocols.

Matt F.

Friendly staff. They have some eclectic collections and all the classics.

Oliver Peckham

Great bookstore with an extremely central location and fantastic hours! A nice place to browse or hunt. Strongly recommended.

Madeline Field

Great little bookstore tucked away in down town. They host a lot of great events especially with local authors and also have a nice selection of used books!

Pat “Wombah” Tho

Downtown location means parking is a hindrance. Good variety of topics. Some specialization. Helpful staff (I called ahead for info). Few reading spots.

Ghost Cake Bytes

Good place and lots of good books, but the staff always seems a bit annoyed if you talk to them, lol.

David D

Terrific bookstore for new and used. Priced a bit high, but not too bad since it's brick and mortar and there's a big selection.

Meagan Burns

I love this book store -- new and used and lots of local flair. You don't see much of these anymore -- well you don't see book stores anymore, but this is an old school gem that I hope never fades away.

Andrew C

Nice bookstore! Good selection of curated titles available.

Mark Milicic

My daughter loved the after-words bookstore. It had a very good selection of new and used books at very good prices.

Zach Wheat

I really like this bookstore. They have a good selection of new and used books and it is very organized.

Stephanie Morgan

Really nice place, very quiet and clean. LARGE selection of books decently priced, I would definitely recommend it for any book lover.

Nik Crawford

A fairly large selection from a multitude of genres. New and used mixed together, but otherwise a very well organized book shop.

joseph chavero

A nice little bookstore downtown, that is very organized and clean. But there is a huge lacking of variety for many genres, and the prices are a little high for a resale shop.

Ampersand Man

Wonderful place. Great, friendly staff. Warm atmosphere. Great selection of new and used books.

yasmeen kashef

Large selection of Islamic books and the owner is friendly. Sanitizer provided at the door!

Rochelle Lebovitz

Off the beaten track but a great little bookstore with a great variety of books.

Shannon Gaydos

Great selection of new and used books in an inviting atmosphere. Perfect place to escape the insanity of the bigger chains and shopping in Chicago in general. Highly recommend.

John Glagola

Was able to find the book I was looking for. Then during checkout the owner introduced me to other like minded works. Deffiently going back here.

Sam Fessler

Great store atmosphere and a large selection of books

Gyn Yen

Cool place to look around and exploring

Ericka Humbert

LOVED THIS PLACE SO MUCH!!!!! Amazing selection, and they even had a neat deal that if you find something on the shelf that had been there for a certain time, it was on sale!

Mike Kowalczyk

Great collection of new and used books displayed together. Fantastic space with hardwood floors. Highly recommended.

Patrick Davies

Wonderful independent book store, both new and used. Great place to browse.

Ruthi Krynak

Great selection of books. Used books reasonably priced. Clean and very organized store.

Vivien Rivera

Always excellent finds and the staff are enthusiastic about books.

Ray Battle

Everyone that I've encountered from this establishment were very proficient and very friendly, a 5 star experience for me...keep up the good work.

Hartmann_photographer

A little bit disordered but it has interesting books.

Bill Halliar

Cool store. Wide selection of used and new books. Lots of little surprises hidden on the shelves!

Romy Enriquez

Great place to spend an afternoon because of hard to find books. I was looking though for textbooks which the website did not mention they do not carry

Dan Logan

Meticulously organized and with a nice selection of high quality books. Very helpful staff.

Nicole Haines

Great selection, informed sellers, organized so that you can actually find what you want, but still doesn't lose the adventure of stumbling on something new.

Adam Basuljevic

Broad selection with wonderful staff. It’s good to see that brick and mortar bookstores are still an integral part of certain communities.

Clarence Dillard

Nice little shop. Walking directions from Google are in error. Not the stores fault. But you might have to call them for help getting there on foot.

Isobel Lavezzo

Very cute store! very well organized and a really nice variety of new and used.

Alex Brown

Great book selection and plenty of chairs to sit and read a bit before deciding on a new book.

Bader Assery

Great selection of new and old books, very friendly staff and nice ambience.

Greg Hoffman

I walked in with leftover pizza in a bag and every aisle smelled like pizza afterward. Sorry about that. Great bookstore.

J Boogie

Nice place.Great atmosphere.They have a nice collection of books and the staff is nice.

Alexander Keedle

Excellent variety of hard to find titles and genres. Older rustic vibe bookstore.

Tyler Harms

Neat place, great space. The staff was so helpful and I loved hunting for used books!

Karen Dominion

It's a cute little book store with a great selection. There are children's books upstairs and the rest of the books are downstairs.

Phil Davis

Great selection, pretty easy layout, lots of low prices. Would love to just spend hours in there

Maxine Plompen

Heaven for a traveling book lover. Nice selection and good price ranges, bound to find something you can treasure.

Patricia Farnan

Great selection of new and used books, and very helpful staff

Karmen Frlan

Love the store and staff. Helped me downsize my book collection significantly!

Mark Dominesey

If you don't mind the walk, is an easy walk from downtown, but you can take the subway for $2. Great selection, even better that it benefits the community.

Kaylee Schneider

Great little book store, I've spent a fair bit of time scouting the ample stacks.

Jonathan Lazatin

Great little book store with plenty of selection right near the red line grand stop.

Erin Dashnaw

A lovely bookstore with a large selection, though I wouldn't call it expansive exactly.

Leonard Norberg

Had a large number of books, mostly fiction, but also many biographies, essays, etc.

Caleb Ingegneri

Nice book store in north loop area. Support them!

Isabel Rodriguez

Has a lot of options on books. More new books than used books. Friendly staff.

H. Lieu

Lots of great books to browse and mountains of them to read and buy if you choose. 😎 …

Henry Wilhelmus

Very nice book selection. More new than used though

Gaetana Agnesi

Great book store. Lot of different kinds of books.

MJ Jean

Great bookstore just off the mag mile. Wonderful hidden gem!

brennan armshaw

Ducked into this place to get away from the rain stayed for the amazing selection of cool books

Imran Khan

Nice bookstore and open. Social distance and hand sanitizer/gloves available at the front.

nicole Fruit

It's alright. There's alot of books to choose from though

Ethan Malone

Very cute bookstore with laid-back, welcoming employees.

Rachel Suen

Convenient location and good selection of books but pricey.

Katie McGinnis

Nice book store with cute postcards. The employee was sweet and helpful.

John Nelson

Love the mix of new and used. Great bookstore atmosphere.

Karlea Trautman

Great place for a kids book or your next novel.

Gerd Vermorgen

Loved this bookstore. Great selection at good prices

E M

Great bookstore helpful staff New and gently used books.

Josh Johnson

Nice Indy book store. Good selection of new and used books.

Courtney Jones

Lovely discovery! Prices are good and the reading areas are cozy.

Brian Borchers

Nice browsing store with a wide selection of used and new books.

Sebastian Scott

Very nice. Very large selection underground and very nice staff member working there.

Pedro De Juan Segura

I enjoyed it a lot! It is difficult not to find some really interesting books!

George Chen

A great place to browse. Also drop off old books for store credit!

Erin Sivertsen

Nice store with a wide variety, but the location is a bit off the beaten path.

fairytail4life Nalu

Lovely staff, great selection of books.

Joy Lyn Dawson

I fell in live with this book store. So nice and great selection

pooja nayak

It's a very cute little book store. It's a gem in the city

Allen Dennis

Very thoughtful selection of titles - new & used. Pleasant service. Recommended.

Michael Francois

Great bookstore, independent, good section. Be sure to head downstairs.

Shalabh Arora

Great collection of books and carefully stacked under various categories

Caitlin Schroeder

Good local bookstore option within walking distance of Michigan Ave.

Bego Echenagusia Ruigomez

Great store! I love the atmosphere in there! I will go back for sure!

Jessica Bell

Favorite book store in the city. Used and new books, not ADA accessible though

James Zychowicz

Great selection at a place that definitely knows the book culture.

Anders Juul

Customers are slightly annoying to have around in your shop - that was the feeling. But I know After-Words is better than that

Bob McCaffrey

Great selection and tons of classics. Good place to browse.

Huasong Tang

Wonderful selection in the basement, both classic and trending. Friendly and helpful staff.

mario sanchez

This is, my favorite bookstore! in all of Chicago, The entire staff, are book lovers. Highly intellectual.

P Schu

Perfect place to browse, quiet little corner of the world to enjoy, unusual variety, friendly staff

Shoni Jodway

Nice book store

Carole Long

Charming bookstore. Staff very helpful. Both used and new books available.

Ayesha Khan

Good selection, great browsing experience, sporadic seating, good music.

Marc Collins

Excellent selection of new and used books aimed at educated audiences.

Kyle Barber

Good selection, but mostly new vs used. Used editions were priced fairly high

Stephen Moore

Fresh, new wood; smell of new books; helpful & welcoming staff.

Martin Finey

Very friendly owner. Had the exact book that I required, namely the ez66 guide.

Enric M

Great bookstore. Fav one in Chicago. Recommended

Tim Connell

Great place to browse new and old! Don’t look for specific things, instead discover!

Matt Ng

Nice little book shop. Good selection

Kimberly Bos

We loved meandering through all the shelves of books!

Ren Hamilton

friendly workers and very good selection

Jim Lai

Great selection in the heart of the city

Ryan Cornille

Guy at the front was super helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you!

Jamie Nye

Love that they mix their used books in with the regular stack.

Peter Pansilva

Outstanding service and the selection is unbeatable. Everytime I go in I find something new that I like.

Vernon Bain

Great small bookstore That's not too small.

Andrew Premovich

Great prices, friendly helpful staff. Pretty good selection too!

Jackson Kluber

Cool place. No audio book selection

Cornifer Jr

Best place for books! Wide variety and books in good condition.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 …

Seniha Kraina

Overall great exoerience. Great fewl when i walked in the store! Great customer service!!

Angie Olejarczyk

Oddly laid out, poor selection of used books.

Kelly Walsh

Friendly, well stocked, and organized

Joseph Pizzio

Quaint bookstore with a great selection and friendly staff!

Rajeev Balakrishnan

A quaint and quiet place with a great selection of books.

Joseph Medina

Helpful staff, and some of the books are 25% off.

Mike Musich

Great selection and friendly, helpful people work there.

Mf Fitzek

Costs me always to visit there, but well worth it!

Olivia Flanders

Cool place and a good variety of books

Srijit Paul

Loved the cozy environment and wide collection.

Kristin Edwards

Nice assortment! Cool vibe. Mellow music.

cipactli arellano

If you love the books don't forget visit

Helen Brent

Super independent bookstore with great staff.

Derek Collier

Great bookstore in the middle of Chicago. The basement is really cool.

Mark McKenzie

Cool building and a huge selection of books.

Bob Cromwell

Great variety. Large noir collection, off on its own.

John Yargus

Great place for new and used books.

Mike Beyer

Excellent selection, a well--kept downtown secret.

Matija Tunjic

No visit to Chicago without rummaging for books at After-Words - book culture at its best

Masha Boone

Nice choice of used books. A little stuffy

Marienella Davis

Great independent bookstore!

Jory Simmons

Cool little book store, stays open late!!

Mikayla Spyker

Love it such a cute little store

Tejabhiram Yadavalli

Found excellent books here. Lots of options

David Hage

Interesting to visit. Never seem to have what I am lookong for.

Nikkita Manning

Great little bookshop to go and visit

Jofe Marie Manabat

Friendly staff, great inventory, reasonable prices.

Stella Dillard

Good selection and prices, friendly staff

John B Ward

Classic small bookstore. Very cozy

Michael Beyer

Really cool store, worth a visit.

Anthony Strickland

Great store. Got the ABCs of Chicago here.

Michael P. Hill

Great and varied selection with a fun staff.

Mary-Jo Wolsky

Love this place. USED and new books

Jonathan Cohen

Good selection, pleasant, no too expensive

Christian Braun

Great bookstore, amazing staff.

Harmen Mesker

Focus on literature and poetry. Also Children's books.

Andrew Cardinal

Glad to see it's still here!

thao nguyen

Mostly new books :(

George Iskander

cute! nice store!

Bev Gillespie

Sheer delight for anyone who l9ves books.

Jamie L

Cool store. Loads of books

Karla Chavez

Friendly staff and great books

Aileen Christina

Cute, decent selection as well!

Erin Waltz

Great local book store.

Chris Osantowski

Great selection of obscure and mainstream

Jonathan Soh

Okay selection, limited and not a wide variety

Otto Carretero

Very personalized service and very knowledgable.

Hannah K

Take that Barnes n broke! After-words is where it's at!

Kieattia Thompson

Lovelly

Jack Drabenstadt

Very quaint with a large selection

Ronald Stouten

Nice selection.

Anakin Trapp

Nice bookstore. Nice people.

Cyril Wolbert

Nice but there's better

Leah Reynolds

Was disappointed by the lack of LGBT+ literature

S.R. Fike

Large selection, explore downstairs for a deal

Orlando Burgos

A very nice place to discover

Justin Munafo

Low key with a lot of options.

Artem Ipatev

Very cute spot!:)

nathan gonzalez

Great space and knowledgeable staff

Jack Murdoch

Cozy bookstore, fun to explore.

Jessica Zepeda

Great place!

Sym Moscato

New and old books

Kaytee Walker

Cute bookstore and great people

Samuel Lopes

Come for the books, stay for the books

michael fitzek

Always a relaxing stop!

Tareq Adnan

Good collection of fiction

Amy Machiela

Awesome.

Kerri Tolliver

Very nice staff

Laurabeth Kyhn

What an awesome place!

hu zhe

: found

Albert Barnett

Loved this store

Reggie P.

Not into books!

Lance Evans

Wonderful selection

Kirk Rudzinski

Great selection

miguel vargas santeliz

Good

Che Lopez

A hidden gem in Chicago

Seetharam Koundinya

Awesome place

David Nash

Informative

Alex Lopez

This place is super cozy and the staff are super nice to talk to!

Paul Mendelson

Used bookstore with a wonderful and varied selection. Staff are very friendly and offer great suggestions for new books to read. Highly recommended and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Marcia Madeira

(Translation) Very interesting, most publications are about the female universe and the others are by female writers! (Original) Muito interessante , a maior parte das publicações são sobre o universo feminino e as outras são de escritoras femininas !

Yoichi Takanami

(Translation) This bookstore is located in the center of Chicago, just west of the Magnificent Mile. Old books and new books are lined up, and you can feel the commitment to each one. From the entrance on the 1st floor, there is an unimaginably large basement sales area, where various books such as literature, non-fiction, and technical books are lined up. They also have a wide variety of photo collections, making it the perfect place to find one as a souvenir. Large bags must be checked at the entrance. (Original) シカゴの中心部、マグニフィセントマイルからちょっと西に入ったところにある本屋です。古書、新書が入り混じって並べられており、どれもこだわりが感じられます。1階の入り口からは想像もつかないほど地下の売り場面積が広く、文学、ノンフィクション、技術書など様々な本が並んでいます。写真集なども豊富で、お土産代わりの一冊を探すにも最適です。大きなカバンは入り口で預ける必要があります。

MUTLU ÇAVDAR

(Translation) It's a pleasant shop. You can read long books. (Original) Keyifli bir dükkan. Uzun uzun kitapları inceleyebilirsiniz.

Manouane Beauchamp

(Translation) Charming bookstore offering new and used books (in very good condition). You have to go to the basement, 90% of the books are there. There are mainly novels (fiction). (Original) Charmante librairie qui offre des livres neufs et d'occasion (en très bon état). Il faut aller au sous-sol, 90% des livres s'y retrouvent. On y retrouve essentiellement des romans (fiction).

DaedaIus

(Translation) Large number of books to select. (Original) Gran cantidad de libros a seleccionar.

Ralph H

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Randy Ross

Umut Elestekin

Nikhil Nachappa

Sonya Chaudhry

Nate Chamberlain

Jack McInerney

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