An easy-access resource for books of any stripe, with impressive children's, business and bestseller sections.:
In Short
Established in 1873 and still thriving, this mainstream bookseller boasts almost 600 locations and does brisk online business as well. Ubiquitous and well organized, Barnes &...
This two-level Gold Coast store comes complete with a cafe, in case you get the munchies while perusing the miles of books. There's another store in Lincoln Park, at 659 W. Diversey Ave., 1 block west of Clark Street (tel. 773/871-9004), and one at 1441 W. Webster Ave., at Clybourn Avenue (tel. 773/871-3610).