Powell's Bookstores

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1501 E 57TH St
Chicago, IL 60637

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(773) 955-7780
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This is really a great place to stay and read tons of different books, and they got free coffee.

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Editorial review from Citysearch 1/23/2014

What an amazing collection of very diverse books they have in here. I am really appalled by all of the books that they have in here and the best thing about it, is you have to shovel it yourself to find a book that is interesting. more
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One of the best in the city ! 7/28/2006

Awesome good store in the heart of Hyde Park where University of Chicago is just a walking distance. The store is pack with quality and rare used books, from text book, cook book, parenting book, just about any type of book you need. If you like to read but don't want to spend too much money, this is a paradise for you. They even often has free books put in front of the store, free for the taking.\r Very highly recommended !! more
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Awesome book store! 7/6/2005

This place is a great store to buy cheap books. They have an eclectic and varied collection. Prices are much lower than retail, so those of us with book fetishes can feed ourselves reasonably! The store is well laid out and easy to manuever around, although to keep prices low they have not done much (anything) with decor. That is part of the charm though, I think. more
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Low Priced books, without all the frills 6/25/2005

Powell's Books located in historic and trendy Hyde Park on the South Side of Chicago is a long standing business with customers who return, bringing others. My father swore by this store, finding great finds for years. I finally visited, and found books for a 1/3 of the price of other bookstore chains. I have now introduced a third generation, but nephews and son, to this underrated gem in our own backyard! Convenient to the CTA and Metra PROS: used books in good condition, in trendy and cultural neighborhood CONS: Not all titles in stock, no seating area. more
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  • Powell?s Bookstores is Chicago?s largest dealer in used books. We?re not just an ordinary bookstore or library. We don?t just carry the latest, trendiest publications from contemporary authors. We deal in:

    • Used books
    • Rare books
    • Out of print books
    • Scholarly books in all fields

    We also appraise and buy books, whether small collections or entire libraries. Estates are our specialty. We?re particularly interested in medieval and classical studies.

    Powell?s Bookstores are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and we?re the exclusive distributor for Oxford University Press? series of reprints in subjects covering philosophy, ancient history, and classics. We stock nearly a quarter of a million books!

    If you?re interested in particular titles or if you wish to sell your collection, call Powell?s Bookstores today to discuss your options.. Estate Sales|Estates Our Specialty|We Buy Entire Libraries|We Buy Small Collections

Editorial

  • The Scene
    The Hyde Park Powell's, one of three Chicago locations for used, rare and out-of-print books and remainders, is strong in its philosophy, classical, medieval and literary...

  • 9/8/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday To Sunday From 09:00 AM To 11:00 PM
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: South Side, Hyde Park
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