Selena Y.
10/28/2025
This is a wonderful little bookstore. I spent a few hours browsing and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. If you have a backpack or bag, they'll store it behind...
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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4.0159 reviews
Jan C.
9/28/2025
I'm a bookstore fan and this is a great bookstore. They have a very good selection. More new than used and some more obscure titles right along with standards. Shelves and sections are well...
Donatella P.
10/6/2025
The selection is amazing because there are many books out of the ordinary in all fields of interest. The person selecting the offer is absolutely someone who thinks about culture and not just the...
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...
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...
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