# Bookshops in Illinois https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/illinois/?page=2 Coverage concentrates almost entirely in Chicago, which holds 45 of Illinois' 46 bookshop listings; Oak Park accounts for the remaining one. Before buying, confirm the shop's hours, whether it sells gift cards in the amount you want, and how long it will hold an order for pickup. Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting. - [Chicago](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/illinois/chicago/) ## Perpetual Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2136 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2546685134028392718) · [Website](http://perpetualbookschicago.com) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://perpetualbookschicago.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2546685134028392718 ## Pilsen Community Books Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1531 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14036885181487731339) · [Website](http://www.pilsencommunitybooks.com) · +13124789434 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.pilsencommunitybooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14036885181487731339 ## Powell's Books Chicago Used book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Longtime institution for used books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1501 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1586213328794641746) · [Website](http://www.powellschicago.com) · +17739557780 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.powellschicago.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1586213328794641746 ## Quimby's Bookstore Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Edgy shop for obscure books & comics”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1854 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4109696660703045772) · [Website](http://quimbys.com) · +17733420910 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://quimbys.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4109696660703045772 ## Ravenswood Used Books Used book store. A Used book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Quaint shop with thousands of used books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2005 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11690006045694320868) · [Website](https://www.ravenswoodusedbooks.com) · +17734250684 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.ravenswoodusedbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11690006045694320868 ## Restoried Bookshop Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 4613 N Kedzie Ave Storefront, Chicago, IL 60625 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8100004790115074442) · [Website](https://restoriedbookshop.com) · +17736810238 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://restoriedbookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8100004790115074442 ## RoscoeBooks Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Independent shop with many kids' books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2142 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14267315782117876516) · [Website](http://www.roscoebooks.com) · +17738572676 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.roscoebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14267315782117876516 ## Sandmeyer's Bookstore Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Family-run spot for hard-to-find titles”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 714 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2238320337025233748) · [Website](http://www.sandmeyersbookstore.com) · +13129222104 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.sandmeyersbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2238320337025233748 ## Skunk Cabbage Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2826 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9350848797580465190) · [Website](http://skunkcabbagebooks.com) · +18722068039 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://skunkcabbagebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9350848797580465190 ## Slant of Light Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1543 N Wells St Garden Level, Chicago, IL 60610 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10340066062489494800) · [Website](https://slantoflightbooks.com) · +13122852442 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://slantoflightbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10340066062489494800 ## Tangible Books Used book store. A Used book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 3326 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5018085686010475181) · [Website](https://tangiblebookschicago.com) · +17739095218 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://tangiblebookschicago.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5018085686010475181 ## The Book Cellar Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Light American eats in a bookstore space”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8028968980404435128) · [Website](http://www.bookcellarinc.com) · +17732932665 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.bookcellarinc.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8028968980404435128 ## The Last Chapter Book Shop Chicago Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2013 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2848245276375550515) · [Website](https://thelastchapterchicago.com) · +17734070610 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://thelastchapterchicago.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2848245276375550515 ## The Red Balloon Co. Children's clothing store. A Children's clothing store in this directory; its Google listing says “Upscale outpost for kids' clothes & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1940 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1437683459786999236) · [Website](http://www.theredballoon.com) · +17734899800 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.theredballoon.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1437683459786999236 ## The University of Chicago Bookstore & Cafe Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Store for textbooks, gifts & spiritwear”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 970 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 60637 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=750030479035554763) · [Website](https://www.bkstr.com/uchicagostore/home) · +17737027712 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.bkstr.com/uchicagostore/home - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=750030479035554763 ## Three Avenues Bookshop Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 3009 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12665821083007393358) · [Website](http://threeavenuesbookshop.com) · +17736974697 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://threeavenuesbookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12665821083007393358 ## Time and a half Books Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 4839 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6432368579872908702) · [Website](https://timeandahalfbooks.com) · +13124800160 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://timeandahalfbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6432368579872908702 ## Unabridged Bookstore Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Independent shop for a variety of books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 3251 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6169712310592785258) · [Website](http://www.unabridgedbookstore.com) · +17738839119 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.unabridgedbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6169712310592785258 ## Uncharted Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Used bookstore, gathering & event space”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 3632 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18205928203556664565) · [Website](http://www.unchartedbooks.com) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.unchartedbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18205928203556664565 ## Undercover Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1232 W 103rd St Suite 1 West, Chicago, IL 60643 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4844832704441769127) · [Website](https://www.ucbookschicago.com) · +18727024456 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.ucbookschicago.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4844832704441769127 ## Underground Bookstore Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1727 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60617 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7094858498726087172) · [Website](http://undergroundbookstore.com) · +17737688869 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://undergroundbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7094858498726087172 ## Women & Children First Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Indy bookseller with a feminist focus”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 5233 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=89546891772778119) · [Website](http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com) · +17737699299 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=89546891772778119 Page 2 of 2. ## What does the Illinois listing count actually represent? It reflects 46 bookshops indexed on September 14, 2026 — 45 in Chicago and 1 in Oak Park. It is not a census of every bookseller in the state, and inclusion does not confirm that a shop stocks teacher gifts, offers gift cards, gift-wraps, or holds orders. Verify those details with the shop directly.