For those of you who love to read, a visit to a bookstore is an enticing adventure. What exciting page-turner will you find? Is the next book in a particular series out yet? What book will you find that you haven’t read yet? The possibilities are endless. And while a visit to a larger, corporate-run bookstore is always a possibility, why not visit an independent bookstore in Illinois instead? There may not be as many indie book shops left, but the ones that are around are worth visiting (and supporting). After-Words New and Used Books in Chicago is one such bookstore we should all visit.
There aren’t too many independent bookstores left. In fact, After-Words is one of few remaining in downtown Chicago, and it’s so worth exploring!
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Featuring two floors filled with over 70,000 new and used books, this local, independent bookstore has something for everyone.
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Aisle after aisle is packed with books. There is quite a large selection of fiction, literature, poetry, children’s books, and other genres.
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If you enjoy reading works by local authors, you’ll find those as well as books about local art, history, and architecture.
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Can’t find what you’re looking for? Just ask one of the friendly staff members who will be more than happy to help you. And if the store doesn’t carry what you’re looking for, a special order can be placed.
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While you’re here, don’t forget to check out the second floor located in the basement…it’s a treasure trove down there!
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And feel free to grab a book and find a cozy nook around the store to sit, relax, and read.
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Have you perused the aisles of books at After-Words Bookstore in Chicago? What’s your favorite Independent bookstore in Illinois? Tell us in the comments! To learn more, visit the After-Words Bookstore website and Facebook page.
If you happen to be in the Champaign-Urbana area, stop by The Literary, a bookstore, restaurant, and wine bar
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