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1301 E 57th St
Chicago, IL 60637 Get Directions
Chicago, IL 60637 Get Directions
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Customer Reviews (8)
Sue28Purr
on Citysearch Jan 13, 2009A wonderful place to browse, read for a while, listen to an author. The atmosphere is friendly, and feels like home. It takes a while to find what you want, but when you do, you have already purchased "surprises" on you ... (more)
Robert L.
on Judys Book Mar 22, 2006This bookstore now resides in what used to be a basement apartment. It is located across the street from the University of Chicago so they have a very good business. It used to be a 4 room apt. and each room of the ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2006This small bookstore is almost hidden from the outside, but inside casual passersby would find a pleasant bookstore. The prices are reasonable, the selection isn't unlimited but is enough to satiate all but the ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 13, 200557th Street Books is part of the network of the Seminary Co-Op, so the same discount for shareholders works at both stores. This subterranean store is the popular/general interest side of the Seminary, carrying ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 03, 2005This place is exactly what I think of when I muse on what a bookstore should be like. It's underground, there are pipes running across the ceiling, and the whole place is divided into separate little rooms by ... (more)
Joyce B.
on Judys Book Aug 14, 2005Don't know why I love storefronts that are below street level. There's something about looking down into a store that makes it more interesting. The bookstore was great long before Borders made bookstores cool. A ... (more)
Walter T.
on Judys Book Aug 05, 2005Remember the movie You've Got Mail? Well, this bookstore doesn't have Meg Ryan and it's not about Children's books, but it is one of the few remaining independent bookstores in Chicago. Worth a visit if you're on the ... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Aug 13, 2003The Scene
57th Street Books is part of the Seminary Co-op Bookstores family, founded in 1961. As at the other shops, buying three shares of stock will net you a 10 percent discount on most purchases, the ... (more)
