“Oh goodness - walking into this place is like walking into a whole different world. Opening the door to this place is akin to pressing pause on the hustle and bustle of life, and ascending into another dimension for an avid suspense reader. The smell of books, the beautiful polished book cases, and the ambience are all worth a visit, if not several visits. The service and hospitality are unsurpassable - the couple running the place are the sweetest and most wonderful people, ever. And there is SO much knowledge of suspense novels coming from these two that it blows your mind. The books are priced reasonably and buying here is a lot of bang for your buck. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this fort all book lovers, but especially SUSPENSE and MYSTERY readers!”
“Fantastic selection on African American and African history, biographies, children's literature, comic books with Black/Latino characters, selections of hair and skin care like shea butters, aprons, artwork by Black artists, teachers resources too.”
“I enjoy Barnes & Noble but I swear it is so difficult to find books in the children’s section at times because it doesn’t seem to follow much of a system for organization beyond a few categories.”
9AM - 9PM
1045 Lake St, Oak Park“This is one of the best bookstores I've ever been to, and I'm a native Angeleno who has also lived in the Bay Area. If for some reason, they don't carry what you're looking for, they will always order it for you. As a poet, it' really refreshing to see that they have an extensive poetry section that carries lots of smaller and indie presses in addition to the big publishing houses. A great kids section, a fabulous selection of art books and calendars, and a great place to get Moleskine notebooks and other journals. They also have a wonderful selection of magazines.”
9:30AM - 5PM
6926 Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park“I WORK NEAR NEEDFUL THINGS, AND FOR YEARS I HAVE VISITED THIS STORE. I FEEL LIKE A KID EVERYTIME I GO INSIDE. SO MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS CALL MY ATTENTION. I COULD STAY THERE FOR A LONG TIME, AND I ALWAYS BUY THINGS THAT BRINGS ME HAPPINESS. I LOOOOOOVE THIS STORE! ”
“A large variety of current and past books by old and new authors. Also CDs and small gifts and keepsake items for giving excellent customer service. Along with the delicious sit down and relax area and even further in the back there is an area to read on beautiful leather sofas. Well done, and thoughtfully designed .”
9AM - 4:30PM
800 S Rohlwing Rd, Addison“Scarce offers a variety of resources to help you teach and decorate your classes. My students benefit from art supplies, pencils pens, novel sets, etc. I find tons of resources to scaffold learning and enhance my lessons!I highly recommend Scarce to everyone!If you're not a teacher, but you enjoy a great deal, I'm sure you will find something interesting on the other side of the store. Books, art supplies, cds, movies, and more.”
“It's great to have a bookstore inside Woodfield Mall. I learned when shopping there that Barbara's Bookstore is actually a family owned business, not some major corporate conglomerate. It's quite a nice size for being in the mall. They have a good selection on all genres. You can find new releases here along with some old favorites. They also have a bargain book section in the back. They utilize their space quite nicely. Everywhere you turn, there are books! I love it! Their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. You can also join their rewards program and get discounts for books you purchase, just by being in the program! For an independent store, you can find a lot of discounts/deals. It's nice to see because I would rather invest in a locally owned shop.”
“After visiting a couple art studios in woodfield mall where I had to talk myself into being even mildly interested in the pieces, I discovered Jen's Art through a Google search. Every piece jumped out at me. Her work is creative and inspiring.”
“Westgate Newsstand is a wonderful local storefront with an amazing collection of magazines, greeting cards, Illinois lottery options and other unique items. The owners are warm and friendly, with a smile and greeting for each customer. Stop in for a pleasant experience.”
10AM - 9PM
1470b E Golf Rd, Schaumburg“Very accommodating and helpful sales representatives. Great location, at the heart of the town, close to the shopping and dining establishments. A good amount of books and they are quick to help you with online orders.”
“Great customer service. Parking was easy. Cover prices AND negotiables on some of the older stuff. We needed a good local comic book shop. Very new, and taking suggestions. Not a know it all like some shops.”
“Such a delightful little store. My son and I were out on a wander and decided to pop in, and I'm so glad we did! They have a fantastic selection of children's books from some of our favorite authors and illustrators. It was so refreshing to see such a well-curated collection. We especially appreciated the beautiful secular holiday and winter books during the visit!”
“I LOVE finding treasures in the impressive variety at Half-Rice Books. One of my two favorite stores to browse. Thanks to all those that pass on their used books to HPB, allowing others to enjoy them as well ?”
10AM - 8PM
1075 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg“It’s a bookstore, record store, movie store, used bookstore, used movie store, used record store, and so much more.I stopped by for one title, but could see myself spending hours in this location. The store is organized neat and clean. Many of the books are preowned, but have been well kept and gently used. The prices are very reasonable.I found the John Steinbeck title that I was looking for, East of Eden, but not in the edition I wanted. However, the price was exceptionally good and I could not pass it up.Recommended.”
“Great place for Pokemon, Yu Gi Oh, and Magic trading cards, action figures, anime posters, comics, and video games. Plus, there are weekly in-store events. Parking is very limited at this location though.”
“Customer service was really great. Priced like a regular book store, not used. If you are looking to get affordable books, I would recommend going else where. Though, employee was very friendly which made up for my disappointment”
“My car Toyota Prius 2018 was damaged in an accident (see photo)Why I recommend this company:1. I always received a calm and clear answer to all my questions2. All damaged parts of the car were repaired and not replaced with new ones, which saved me money3 The work was done very professionally, the car was like new (see photo)Once again many thanks to Volodya and his guys for the excellent workAnd the previous negative review really refers to another company, I myself was at the wrong door for the first timeMy car Toyota Prius 2018 was damaged in an accident (see photos)Why I recommend this company:1. I always received a respond and clear answer to all my questions2. All damaged parts of the car were repaired and not replaced with new ones, which saved me money3 The work was done very professionally, the car was like new (see photos)Once again many thanks to Volodymyr and his guys for the excellent workAnd the previous negative review really refers to another company, I myself went to the wrong door when come first time”
“My grand daughter had a project to to about Poland. The man at this bookstore was EXTREMELY helpful. From beginner readers to the geographical atlas. Her project was spot on. Thank you Quo Vadis you guys are awesome”
“When a bookstore is more than just books, you venture into novelty gift shop territory and that can cheapen places like this. Fortunately Kinokuniya strikes a good balance of attracting new business while still selling books and in this case, Japanese literature. There's all sorts of Japanese books, manga, and magazines here. There's Japanese paper craft, candles, incense, puzzles, plushies, and so much more. It's delightful to peruse all the goodies in this shop.”
“Great place. They are always happy to order something they don't have in stock. I would much rather support an actual book store than purchase something on-line from the "A" place even if it might be a few $ more.”
9AM - 4:30PM
800 S Rohlwing Rd Unit D, Addison“This place is a hidden gem for media lovers. They have a great selection of records and CDs, as well as DVDs and books.The priced are very reasonable. They may not have everything you're looking for, but that's the fun of used record stores.”
“Had an amazing experience here at Go. This is the best toys and games store I have ever been. They have all the toys and games that we need for our kids at home and even for gifts at parties. Their staff are so knowledgeable with the items they are selling. If you have something to ask they can actually explain to you the purpose of each of every items they have. So that you can pick the best items you want. You can easily find all the things you need because their store is so organized, clean, bright, and well-sorted. Also you can checkout so quickly because their cashiers are working so fast. Their location is so easy to find and they are one of the most visited store in the Woodfield Mall. They are also near to other well-known stores there, so you can find their easily once you visit other stores around. Highly recommend this Go store to all of you, for you to also shop and visit their store. Also buy some of their amazing items. They also have calendars that perfect for our houses. So get some time and visit their store, I am sure that you will be satisfied and amazed too. I will go back there again when I am going to buy some toys and games again. Still amazed with their customer service and items. Thank you Go! Keep it up and good job! Thumbs up for you guys! Thank you.”
“Excellent university! I'm proud to have finished a degree there. The class room sizes are small and the staff and teachers were very helpful. Just a good Christian school.”
9AM - 4PM
2000 5th Ave, River Grove“4 stat because they aren't actually a part of the school. You have to show them your schedule in order to return rented books. Better to rent than buy though, so 4 stars. I also miss the corner bookstore that used to be on 5th before you turn into the school, but it is no longer there. Rent your books here though, or buy used. $$$. Better off getting your books though Amazon earlier if you can. Staff is still very helpful in getting your materials.”
“Convenient. Got books you need for class, stationary supplies, book bags, school swag, and candy. Everything slightly more expensive but when you need those gloves for lab it's worth it.Order ahead for stressless pickup.”
“I ordered 4 puzzles and the packaging was fantastic, even after the delivery driver tossed the box at least 20 feet to deliver it, we are one of his last stops on his route. The exterior box was dented, but the puzzle boxes were not. I will definitely order again from this company. Thank you.”