Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts

Monday, August 3, 2009

Indie bookstore #3

Bookworks
3444 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
(773) 871-5318

In pursuit of my books for classes next month, I've been searching used bookstores near and far and went into the heart of Wrigleyville this past weekend to a recent favorite of mine: Bookworks. Not atypical of an urban used bookstore, Bookworks is cramped--and crammed--but they have a wonderful selection and a helpful and friendly staff. They buy used books, sell CDs, are open late, and are in a great, stimulating location in the Lakeview neighborhood. (If you're looking for a snack, head a block south on Clark to Pick Me Up, my favorite all-night cafe and diner.) I wasn't able to find the rare-ass books my professors have assigned, but I enjoyed a rainy Saturday morning much more than I would have at home.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Newberry Library Book Fair

I went yesterday and can barely bear to speak of it. It was the first day I was available to go, and the fair runs from Thursday to Sunday (with a preview night for rich people on Wednesday night)... I can't go on: I didn't find a single book.