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23 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Chicago, Illinois 60611
+1 312-464-1110

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

Had a weird experience here. First time there, my husband and I were asked to check our backpacks, totally fine. We went to the basement and looked at books for about a half hour and even though there was a really impressive selection, we didn't find anything to buy. On our way out, we used the very nice and clean restrooms. Then when we went to get our backpacks back, the lady behind the counter got really weird and patronizing and told us we didn't need to check backpacks if we just wanted to use the bathroom. I said no we'd been looking at books for a while and just didn't find anything, and she was like "no really, you don't have to check them for the restroom." Had she lost track of time or was she upset we weren't buying anything? I have no clue but I felt upset when we left and a little insulted. Other than her, this is a very nice store!

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.

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.

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.

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After Words Bookstore

Book Store at 23 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Here you will find detailed information about After Words Bookstore: address, phone, fax, opening hours, customer reviews, photos, directions and more.

Opening hours

  • Monday
    10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday
    12:00 – 7:00 PM

Rating

4
/
5
Based on 5 reviews

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State:
Illinois
Address:
23 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
City:
Chicago
Postcode:
60611

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ALL reviews about After Words Bookstore

  • Connor
    Added 2016.07.23
    Great selection of books. Used books reasonably priced. Clean and very organized store.
  • Ashton
    Added 2015.10.11
    Had a weird experience here. First time there, my husband and I were asked to check our backpacks, totally fine. We went to the basement and looked at books for about a half hour and even though there was a really impressive selection, we didn't find anything to buy. On our way out, we used the very nice and clean restrooms. Then when we went to get our backpacks back, the lady behind the counter got really weird and patronizing and told us we didn't need to check backpacks if we just wanted to use the bathroom. I said no we'd been looking at books for a while and just didn't find anything, and she was like "no really, you don't have to check them for the restroom." Had she lost track of time or was she upset we weren't buying anything? I have no clue but I felt upset when we left and a little insulted. Other than her, this is a very nice store!
  • Ava
    Added 2015.05.29
    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.
  • Marissa
    Added 2014.11.19
    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.
  • Chase
    Added 2014.08.25
    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.
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