Open Books

Category:	Book Store
Address:	905 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Phone:	+1 312-243-9776
Site:	open-books.org
Rating:	4.4
Working:	Closed Closed 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM

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Reviews 14

Cedric McCay

This is an amazingly genial place for people who love books and learning. There are walls full of stacks of books, all at amazing prices. The staff is very generous and friendly. Prices are extremely reasonable! While there may be a bit of a challenge to find parking, its located in an easy-to-access neighborhood, though you may need to use your GPS if you are unfamiliar with Pilsen.

Margaret Larkin

This organization seems wonderful and theyre providing a good service for the community. I inherited many, many books...so many, that it was difficult to find a place to donate them. I ended up donating 60 boxes of high quality architectural and history books to this location, and they were very kind about it (and there are still many more left over). Thanks Open Books!

Alvaro Bartholomew

What a gem of a bookstore! The store focuses on sci-fi, fantasy and related genres and they get it right. The employees all know what theyre talking about and make wonderful recommendations, no matter what your interests are and tailor to your knowledge of the genre. Do support your local bookstores! Especially one as special and unique as this.

Chris Bench

Super-cheap ($3 for a hardbound), great selection, but pretty disorganized. I considered giving them 4-stars because of said disorganization, but remembered that the folks in charge are running this awesome used book shop not for profit but to benefit reading programs for Chicagos youth. A fantastic resource.

Caroline López-Martinez

Hidden Gem! This is the spot for every bookworm in Chicago! Cheap prices, wide selection of great books, both old and new, and usually a bright customer service experience. I recommend you stop by : ) Happy reading!

Emilie Babicz

A real neighborhood bookshop for every type of reader save for e-readers. Friendly, knowledgeable, reader staff. Its clean, organized, has a plentiful selection, and is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

Nancy Flores

Wow, what a little gem of a place. I have a little free library in front of my house and this place was an amazing so I can stock it up.

Frederick Slaughter

Great place to find decent books at a good price. Very helpful staff. Denise is the best!

Will wit

Terrific selection of books for cheap, great for donating books to schools

Genni Olson

Could spend hours looking at the vast selection. Great place!

Omar Sharif

Great as place to f hind cheap books & comics.

elie bajika

Cheapest place to buy books