Daniella M.
4/15/2025
Super cute book store with TONS of books! They have a huge basement filled with a variety of genres. They sell used and knew I thought the pricing was very fair. I love the kids selections they...
After-Words
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23 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611
After-Words is an independent bookstore located in downtown Chicago, offering a hand-curated selection of over 70,000 new and used books across various genres, including fiction, poetry, and children's literature. The store also highlights local authors and topics related to the city's history, art, and architecture.
In addition to its extensive collection, After-Words provides special ordering services for books, including out-of-print titles, and is equipped to ship globally. The space is available for special events such as book signings and private parties, and the staff is dedicated to helping customers find the perfect edition to fit their needs.
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4.0156 reviews
Jenna C.
3/13/2025
A bookstore open late on a Saturday - what a treat! I happened to be walking by after dinner and decided to pop in. Immediately I was asked to step to the side to use hand sanitizer. I noticed...
Amy L.
12/30/2024
I don't know what kind of trouble they've had with dirty customers, but the forced use of sanitizer on entering the store wasn't appreciated. At the very least, they could use the kind that won't...
Amy C.
11/29/2024
Great selection, more new than used in many sections, but they have a lot to offer! It's very conveniently located near all of the tourist areas in the downtown area. The prices are pretty...
Katya U.
4/18/2024
This is where books talk to me. Say no more. Except that Yelp wanted me to add one more sentence so I did.
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