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.
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