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May 2024 by Jennifer Lau-Bond
Huge selection for a local bookstore and if they don't have something they'll order it. Love it!
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May 2024 by Jason Turow-Paul
Buy books nowhere else!
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May 2024 by Chris Foley
A great indie store! SO MUCH to see! Great selection of classics.
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January 2024 by Brian Hanson
Outstanding locally owned, independent bookstore. A terrific community institution with great selection. Staff recommendations are truly excellent and will lead you to books beyond the best seller lists. Everything a local book shop should be. Worth your support.
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January 2024 by Ryan Steinbach
I love their new space! Well laid out and great selection of books plus other gift items.
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December 2023 by Sheri Gamba
There is a large variety of artists represented in this space. There's plenty of jewelry, clothing, paintings and more. These cute mosaic trays caught my eye. I didn't get one but I bought a few pairs of earrings for gifts and a t-shirt.
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December 2023 by Kat Riley
A lovely shop with a wonderful assortment of books. The staff was very friendly and helpful! Loved the downstairs minibar as well and the staff can help you access the building’s elevator.
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December 2023 by M. J.
Really charming bookstore with a lot of awesome books. I like their new location a lot and am excited to try the bar sometime!
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October 2023 by Gina Collura
Wonderful selection and gracious staff. Don't forget to check out the bottom floor. Fantastic for book tours and general shopping.
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September 2023 by Margaret C.
Why are there no recent reviews? I feel super bad for them in this new place. I won't complain about the austere feeling of the new place etc. I wanted a book on astrology, but their astrology section is Tarot cards. Not one single book to read.
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September 2023 by Nancy Solomon
I loved the old location, but I’m really glad they found a new and more accessible - and I think bigger - place. I lived in Denver for 25 years and was addicted to The Tattered Cover Book Store. The staff and collection at Bookends feels deliciously familiar. It’s my new favorite place.
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September 2023 by Margaret Rieckman
They have an amazing selection of books of all genres, little literary gifts, and journals. I loved the used book section for a bit more affordable option of supporting the local guys!
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August 2023 by Julian Zeller
Wow...anyone who likes books will absolutely love it there, and even people that are not that into books will find a lot of lovely accessories and more. The selection of books seems very carefully curated, it's not your huge Barnes and Noble, but it also doesn't need to be. It's absolutely worth the ride when you're in downtown Chicago. One of the loveliest bookstores that I have ever seen. Careful, you will find way too much good stuff.
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August 2023 by Richard Lange
Had a wonderful evening at Bookends and Beginnings. A book signing party and reading for poet Robbie Q. Telfer, plus wonderful piano music by Stu Seale. A student of Robbie, Tim H. (Toaster) also read a few poems. The staff are wonderful. Shout out to Wren, Michael, and evening host, Katie.
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August 2023 by Joy Schwabach
This store has everything, even $1 books in a cart outside the store. New books are on the main floor, used ones are down below. The store frequently has interesting author talks. It's homey, and well worth a visit even though prices are higher than what you find on Amazon. It's the seniority factor I appreciate as well as a new collection from the Everyman Library. Instead of being organized by author, it's organized by theme. I bought Scottish Stories, Love Stories and Wedding Stories. Each one is in a lovely hardback edition for around $15.
