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Ben WildeboerAugust 7, 2014A great new & used bookstore. The staff were really friendly & knowledgable. Do it.
Cheap used books? Who could pass up this offer?! They also have a $1 books shelf. Oh & the money goes to their children's literacy program(s). :)
Kellen TerrettAugust 12, 2014A fantastic store with get selection. They take donations, and are always ready to help. Great people work here.
Explore ChicagoNovember 4, 2011Shop for a great cause! Buy a book and help a child learn to read. Purchases from this colorful used bookstore benefit the non-profit organization’s literacy programs.
Kristi TwitoOctober 23, 2010Such a cute place!! Found online while looking to buy used book for a book club. All books here have been donated and the proceeds when purchasing goes to charity...brilliant! <3 it
Christopher BurdickSeptember 1, 2011Look for their "Open Boxes" sale a couple times a year. You can get even better deals than their already low prices.- Christopher BurdickSeptember 20, 2011My all-time favorite book store. I love their collection of photography other coffee-table books.
David DownsJuly 14, 2010Lots of comfy nooks to read books here! I love the colors and the friendly atmosphere!
Brian KimJuly 29, 2010$1 unsorted books by the cash register and a discount for bringing your own bag. Win.
If you're looking for something specific, ask up front at the register. The whole store is inventoried.
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Open Books is an amazing bookstore with 50,000 high quality used books whose profits go directly to funding literacy programs across Chicago.
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- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–6:00 PM
(312) 475-1355
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