Unabridged Books Review

Best bookstore in Chicago. Incredible selection, friendly staff!

Great selection of books and I haven't found a better selection of travel books anywhere (and I mean anywhere!). Travel books are in the basement.

Been shopping there for 30 years. Wonderful place. The best part is all the book reviews written by the store clerks.

Just a fabulous book store. With people willing to bend over to help you get what you need.

Glad to have such a well organized nice book store in my neighborhood.

Amazing book selection and staff was very helpful in finding things too!

When I can't make it to the library this is the only place I'll go to get a book. Great selection and the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. Stopped in today for a travel book and was delighted to find they have a massive travel section downstairs. Make sure to pick up one of their canvas bags to get 10% off every time you bring it!

Truly a gem. Definitely one of my favorite bookstores in Chicago. They have an overall great selection and terrific neighborhood feel. Do not miss their sale section! I no longer live nearby and still make the trek across town for a visit.

I love the feel of this locally owned book store. The owner, Ed, and his staff handwrite suggestions for books which are scattered throughout the shelves. Their sale section is by far the best I've encountered and their LGBT section is also extremely impressive. I find myself wandering this shop for hours. For the space, they have an amazing selection without the overwhelming feeling I get at some other bookstores. Absolutely worth a gander if you're anywhere near the neighborhood. This place makes me want to spend all of my money.

Huge selection of books, great shop with lots of opinions/reviews/summaries and book lists from store employees.

I was just stopping in to kill some time. I liked the layout and selection of the store. They had a sizeable section dedicated to LGBTQ books, which I liked, even though I'm not interested in those much. I also liked the anti-trump/anti-fascism signs sprinkled through the store. I don't live in the neighborhood, but if I happen to be around there again, I would definitely revisit this store.

Unabridged Books is a world-class bookstore that offers a huge selection of current and classic books in various subjects. It's the kind of place people used to associate with New York City, and it's here in Chicago. The front of the store is full of recent titles so that you can browse the offerings easily. The staff is very helpful in working with you to find what you need or to make suggestions. It's one of those rare places where you sometimes purchase much more than you expected and at the same time want to come back for more, because the offerings and atmosphere are so inviting. Unabridged has a full selection of Penguin books, Modern Library edition, and other standard sets. The literature section is unbeatable and stands out from many chain stores in the depth of coverage. Cookbooks are amazing, and it's hard to imagine a better selection of titles in a specialty shop, let alone a comprehensive bookstore like this one. Science fiction and fantasy is equally rich, as is the section on mysteries. Graphic novels and manga are also offered. DOn't miss the section on biography and the number of signed titles that are offered at no additional cost. The bookstore has a rich selection of gay and lesbian titles, and the discounted offerings are worth a browse. It's a fantastic store that must be seen. If you do not know it, visit it soon!

Nice staff, good selection, you can find some signed copies of certain books here sometimes

Friendly and very helpful staff great selection. Reasonable prices

My favorite bookstore. I love ordering online and picking up at the store.

Buy books here. Great selection, helpful and friendly employees.

It's a bookstore in Boystown, Chicago. The impressive thing is that have a LGBT section on one side and sell a variety of books. In the basement, sell travel books and maps. PRIDE

Great neighborhood bookstore down to handwritten reviews and friendly service.

Great indie bookstore in an even better neighborhood! Lots of great, unique and left books and authors while still feeling approachable. Go check it out for yourself and don't forget to pick up a book or two.

One of the best bookstore in the country. Extremely knowledgeable staff and an amazing year round sale section offering hundreds of titles for $5.98.

Nice selection of the best books to buy. I always love visiting this bookstore in Chicago. Nice staff and fairly reasonable prices!

Polite, knowledgeable, non judgemental staff. I have been shopping here for the past 17 years and have always felt welcome. I have had either two or three X-large akita dogs with me and some staff memebers new them by name!!!

I picked up the man with the Golden Arm here the other day for $5! You can't beat that, that's less than my usual library fines.

Selection is very good for such a small store, and the staff is really friendly, they also have signed copies from local authors on occasion (Nick offerman recently).

Great selection, helpful staff, what more could you want from a book store?

My favorite bookstore! Great bargain book section. Support your local bookstores!

My favorite bookstore in all of Chicago! The indie/small press selections, LGBTQ section, bargain books, and staff recommendations cards are enough to keep me coming in regularly - but where Unabridged really shines is their stellar staff! I ordered a book that wasn t in stock and shipment was delayed due to a snowstorm. The store called me and apologized (it was beyond their control, not even their fault) and offered a discount for my inconvenience. It s customer service like that that ll keep me as a customer for life. A true gem that deserves your business.

Great independent bookstore. Unlike Amazon and the big box stores, it lets educated people make their own decisions about what they should read. It doesn't censor like Amazon, Walmart, etc. If they dont have it, they happily order it for you.

They encourage browsing. The staff reviews books and their reviews are posted conspicuously. Great travel section in basement, fantastic cooking section, LGBT section--which reflects the neighborhood.

They are actively involved with Nettelhorst public school across the street. They are active members of the communtiy. Your money spent there impacts the local community, rather than a bunch of nameless, faceless investors in New Jersey, or California.

Buy local. Support your friendly, neighborhood bookstore!

One of the best independent bookstores in Chicago. Excellent selection. Good service and will order books on your behalf.

This is the best locally owned bookstore in the city. They have amazing recommendations from employees. They support the neighborhood school.

Deplorable customer service. From the moment I inquired about a book the female bookseller was impatient and rude... as I checked out she profusely apologized for her behavior (just so you know that she saw it that way too...
Previous time there male bookseller was very unfriendly, no hello, thank you, anything.
Worst bookstore experiences ever
Btw to the first one: research customer service. Is this the right line of work for you?

Unabridged Bookstore is one of the better bookstores that I have been to (and I frequent many bookstores - new and used). They have a great selection; great sales; and many different genres. They have almost an entire floor (basement) for travel, and a great LGBT section.

I came here the day after the storm and I have to say I was very happy on what books I bad found. I got my boyfriend to read which is great. They got by original prices so I spent 51 dollars that day. I am glad I got the books i wanted! I would come back when I am in the area.

Great local bookstore with a big selection of books. Staff is friendly and helpful. Store is a bit cramped though, so be careful if you have a large bag or stroller.

Fantastic curated book collection. Excellent children's book section. Political books. Anything you want. This store has been in the neighborhood for a long time and hopefully will be there for a long time more.

The BEST bookstore in Chicago. Awesome staff and tons of great titles. Why buy books anywhere else?

This is the best bookstore in Chicago. Small, clean, organized, and they have basically any book you'd want. They even have little cards that review popular works. It like getting a personal recommendation.

This is a great place to wander around for an afternoon. They have a very diverse selection of books, so you're guaranteed to leave with something unexpected. I love this place and hope it stays in business forever.

Helpful local shop with friendly staff. Highly recommended

they have great staff recommendations and a nice sale/discount section.

Great local bookstore. Wide variety of books, lots of good sales, and they also host authors signing events.

This Lakeview bookstore is a gem! I am a teacher and I am a big fan of their children's section! I have also found some wonderful "coffee table" books. I personally think their art books and travel books are one of a kind! It is near impossible to walk in without buying just one book!

One of the last (and best) bookstores left. Great selection of kid and young adult books. Good cookbook selection.

Great bookstore. Staff is helpful to everyone who comes in. Nice selection of LGBTQ books.

Outstanding bookstore, great selection and lovely staff. Worth a detour.

Friendly staff. Helpful. Reminds one of why we fell in love with books long ago.

An excellent independent bookstore with a wide selection of books and a very browse-friendly layout.

With the rise of eReaders it's always nice to see actual brick and mortar bookstores still in existence. Unabridged Bookstore has an amazing selection of just about any book you could think of. It is beautifully organized, the staff are super friendly and helpful, and it has a very welcoming quality to it. Highly recommend for any book lover to visit!

This bookstore is awesome! The shop itself, is massive. The staff is super helpful. The children's book section has amazing choice, not just your Dr. Suess basics. They carry an array of inclusive (read LGBTQ, POC, Female, etc.) Non fiction and fiction literature and reading suggestions too. They even have a couple of book clubs. I'll definitely be back.

This place is awesome, affordable, and the staff were extremely Friendly and Helpful!

Best bargain section in the city. There is a huge selection of books throughout the store, which makes quarters a little cramped, but everyone is aware and polite. They always have great music playing. The staff is very hands-off, but more than willing to help if you do have a question. Staff recs and themed tables lead to some real gems.

Wow, what a store! Books about literally everything and an amazing travel section downstairs

This is not a bookstore but a propaganda trap. On the front entrance you will find a collection of "RESIST" books, including "Rules for Radicals" as well as books written by terrorist, Bill Aryes.
What was even worse, was the propaganda children's books such as "A is for activist", which features a fist on the cover. Also shown in the storefront was Annie the Feminist, geared toward elementary aged children. I have been to hundreds of bookstores, and never have I seen such anti-American, pro communist propagnda covering the entire front of the store. It is frightening as well as deeply disturbing seeing this type of literature in my own neighborhood.

Friendly bookstore, with great staff. If you ever need a suggestion, their recommendations are great.

there are things to read!

Read away children

READ

Unabridged is one of my favorite bookstores in Chicago. There's a wide selection of books available and the staff are very helpful with any questions.

Always great friendly warm service. Very relaxing atmosphere way bookstore should be

Lots of interesting biographies and non-fiction books. Not a run-of-the-mill bookstore

I wish I could live here, the selection is THAT good, from the latest hardcovers to NYRB classics and the all-important memoir section. Usually I'm too shy to chat much with bookstore clerks but I love talking to the helpful and smart folks who work at Unabridged.

This is a great bookstore. You can always find a great deal. The employees are friendly and are willing to help locate anything.

I go here for nearly all my book purchases. It's a perfect little neighborhood proper book shop -- no eReader bs. Everyone who works there are avid readers and can often help you with book suggestions, authors, and information. If it's not in stock, they will order it for you and their sale section is great for super affordable classics and under the radar finds.

Such a vast collection for any and everything!! I wish I could have stayed longer and didn't every dime I had. They also have a lot of black literature here as well which I greatly appreciated. The staff was so nice and welcoming, such a quaint sanctuary.

A literary wonderland. Excellent curation of new titles and essential classics. Written recommendations provide helpful insight on every shelf, and the staff is happy to help. My only problem is wanting to buy everything every time I'm there. Don't forget your tote bag for 10% off all purchases!

I love this place! The staff is friendly,the selection of titles is wide, their sale book section is great. The LBGT section is remarkable.
If I need a book not available, they'll order it and have it to me in a few days time

My favorite bookstore in the city! Very helpful staff.

A local bookstore with a broad offering and depth in LGBTQ, art and literature. Excellent browsing. Good surprises.

Friendly staff and an incredible selection of literature. Downside, some of the books-- all of which are purportedly new, and sold at cover price-- are beat up to the point I thought this was a used book store on my first visit.

Great store. Excellent selection with informative hand written reviews of the staff's favs.

Awesome bookstore, actually my favorite bookstore in the city. It's so cozy inside, and feels like you are among great friends. Fantastic selection of travel books, plus almost anything else you are looking for. You can easily pass an afternoon or evening browsing their extensive selection of books, and making yourself at home. It is no nice to shop local and I suggest checking out Unabridged Bookstore before buying online.

Even though I prefer to frequent bookstores with reader-friendly seating, this independent seller has consistently delivered with a selection that combines mainstream, indie, and left-field finds. I've either always found what I came there for or found something I didn't know I wanted.

Certain art books 40% off? Yes, but check for red or black indelible slash on the bottom of each volume. It's vandalism and they ought to be forthcoming about such things. I could have gotten my crisp new copy for only a few dollars more elsewhere.

The best. Please forget Amazon, get all your books here.

Very friendly staff. Lots of books. Will help you order any if they don't already have it.

Manages to feel small and selective while still having tons in stock.