The Best Bookstores In Chicago’s Loop
You don’t need to travel to an off-the-beaten-path basement bookstore in a far-flung neighborhood to get your Chicago literary fix. There are plenty of book options right in the downtown Loop area that you may be passing by every day. Make it a point to venture into a few on your next lunch break. You may find your new favorite hideout in the city.
1. Open Books
Bookstore, Shop
2. Books-A-Million
Books-A-Million
Books-A-Million may be a massive nationwide chain, but it’s worth a visit in Chicago’s Loop. The company was founded and is based in Alabama, and they operate more than 260 stores, making them the second largest book retailer in the country. Their main Chicago outpost is in the heart of downtown, a perfect location for stopping in after work or during a day of sightseeing.
Books-A-Million, 144 S Clark St, Chicago, IL, USA, +1 312 857 0613
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3. Selected Works Used Books and Sheet Music
Bookstore
5. Curbside Books and Records
Bookstore
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