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March 2024 by Ernie H.
You don't even have like books, you just have to like life and nice places because this bookstore in this town(university of Chicago) is quaint in all its definitions. It has the real patina of time with its exposed brick and worn basement floors - I love it. Go wonder In its hallways and different rooms preferably with a child. If you don't have one borrow one. The kids section is nice. When you're done walk down 57th st going west and check out the university of Chicago area it's beautiful.
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January 2024 by Hannah Brunier
Loved the kids selection!
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December 2023 by John Empfield
Great funky general bookstore with a mix of new and old titles, lots of really good children's books, a good selection of cookbooks, and poetry. As a part of Seminary Co-op, 57th St is now a non-profit. Great staff. Support small, local bookstores.
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December 2023 by Erin
What a gem of a books store, I was thrilled to see so many great books on display with tons of representation and they have an extensive sci fi/fantasy section!
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September 2023 by meena jain
Omg. From outside it looks like a small book shop. But it’s actually like diagon valley. Once you enter you realise you have entered a whole new world of books. They have not one or two but 5 rooms where they display books according to the genre marked. Lori at the counter was very sweet. She actually left her seat and showed me around even helped me to look for my choice of books. She was treating every book lover with love n smile I was amazed n very happy to know of this world of books.
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September 2023 by Lori Petrie
This is the ideal bookstore of my heart and one of my favorite places in not only Hyde Park, but the entire city. Wonderfully laid out, wonderfully helpful staff, and an iconic entrance.
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September 2023 by Rachel Caldwell
Super cute little hole in the wall bookstore with rooms within rooms. Good variety and kind staff.
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August 2023 by Grace C.
Lovely bookstore around the college. Plenty of book selections and places to sit and read. All kinds of cute accessories to choose from. Great place for books lovers!
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July 2023 by Adam Rowe
Really cool bookshop to get lost in. I spent almost an hour there!! Also the staff was super helpful. They said they would look for some Calvin & Hobbes books. Thanks
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June 2023 by Jesica B.
Place was in a great location and loved theAmbiance and collection of books. Workers greeted us and were attentive if we need help
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June 2023 by Jalen Storey
The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. I was able to find a graphic novel for my nephew that I think he'll like
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May 2023 by Kirstjen Lorenz
This is hands-down my favorite bookstore in the city. There is a nice selection of books, very well curated. There are also some puzzles, bookplates, journals, stickers and other stuff you usually find in a bookstore. The staff is very helpful.
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April 2023 by Harrison Keith Green
True book store. Many titles and themes. You could spend many minutes or even hours just searching and reading.
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April 2023 by M M
Such a cute book store! Love their vibe. Great selection as well as fun things like puzzles and knick knacks.
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March 2023 by Zachary Blask
Bookstore in the basement. Nice people who helped us find the books we needed. Multiple rooms with different sections. The back rooms are very warm but all in all a great little shop. They have a sister store nearby, so if you don’t see the book you want, ask and they can either order it for you if it’s not at their other shop. Plus they have a free membership program, and have stickers, pins and postcards.
