The Lit is such a cute spot for brunch! I've really enjoyed the brunch breakfast burger and the…read morehash brown is crispy. Big fan of the kimchi dip!

The entire reason for my trip! I have been eye balling this place for almost two years. The places…read moreis so freaking cute. Books and goodies galore. What amazed me the most was how good the food was! Mind blown!! They were extremely busy but the wait wasn't all that long and I got to browse before and after eating. Such a cute spot with friendly and diverse staff!

This bookstore is amazing! The staff is always so friendly and they have a huge variety of books to…read moresuit every reader! I love how they rotate their displays every few weeks as well! One of my favorite bookstores :)

This shop is New York-level. Impressive selection, eclectic and eye-catching decor, wonderful…read morearray of art (including local artists), utterly charming atmosphere. If it were in the Village, I'm sure I'd be going all the time. The folks behind it have impeccable taste, and their hearts are clearly in the right place. I wish them much success.

Every university town requires a shambly old bookstore with overflowing shelves whispering wisps of…read morearcana to all who pass its portal. This is Urbana's. My favorite thing about this particular emporium of tomes, though, is that the kindly gentleman who owns it is a dead ringer for a beloved childhood fictional character, Professor Branestawm.

The best part of used bookstores is the element of serendipity. I find books I have loved that I…read morenever knew existed, and would never have known to search for them. New bookstores, in my view, are very limited in scope -- the owner has a particular taste, majority of titles (not counting classics) have been published in the last 1-5 years, from major publishing houses, almost everything has been on the NYT besteller's list. Very little element of surprise, few hidden gems. Used bookstores have so much more serendipity, so many hidden gems, so much more variety. And Priceless Books has this element of used bookstores, but twice as much as any other used bookstore I've been to. And I've been to a lot! On every road trip, if I'm just passing through, I check out their used bookstores. This one's special. Yes, it's messy and there's piles of books on the floor blocking the path (definitely not a wheelchair friendly store). Yes, you have to crane your neck to view titles up on the shelf. Yes, the store clerk is not gregarious (but does have a twinkle in his eye). But it's worth it! I have found so many books that my here that my life feels more complete having read them, and I never would have known of them if not for this store. This can be said of many a used book store, but Priceless Books just has more of it, and it's something special.

Beautifully laid out bookstore hosting a forward thinking selection of charged topics, mostly…read morebiased in a predictable direction, what we expected; the main room clean and inviting for the open mind. Got myself tickled surprised stumbling upon a new comic book styled adaptation of The Hobbit, didn't purchase, now I regret even for a pricer new edition. Very much there had been more celebration of literature's full magic, iconic authors, celebrated series, unique publishers, instead of just a couple main topics. Noticed the solo staff quietly holding down the side room at the back corner checkout, oddly not near the entry. The second oddity was a bewildering array of invisible god replacements: fortune telling, card reading, and general assortment of materials bent on using the star charts and crystal as religion. Always amusing to see attempts made to replace a simple prayer and book based church, that's remained unaltered for four thousand years, the endless chaos of frantic scrabbling at palm lines, tea leaves, and incense doesn't go along with the rest of the progressive socially cared for collection here. However I understand how quickly the mind starts to make up its own sense of self with the easiest options at hand not necessarily the ones that will last or prove worthwhile.

Lit on Fire Books is hands-down my favorite bookstore in Peoria! It's a hidden gem of a place with…read morean amazing collection of books that always seems to have exactly what I need -- or introduces me to something I didn't know I needed. The selection is wonderfully curated, and the store has a welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay for hours. The owner is absolutely fantastic--knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly accommodating.

Anyone who knows me, knows I love a bookstore and this one was so cute! It was across the street…read morefrom the hotel we were staying in and I knew I had to stop in. You could lose yourself for hours in this place! Multiple floors and so many books. I personally loved the top floor front room to just chill in. Everyone could find something they would like in this place! I would have bought so many except I didn't have any space left in my suitcase to come home.

Very cool layout, multiple floors. Many books, even sheet music. Plenty to peruse, priced decently.read more

A neat little bookstore on the edge of the shopping district in Peoria Heights, inside is a cozy,…read morefriendly bookstore. The used books are mixed in with the new books so it can be a bit of an adventure. While they have a limited selection, this is definitely a bookstore you should visit. There is a bar-styled area near the back that has fun books about cocktails and making drinks.

Love this place and stopping in for a good book. Also they have great suggestions for gifts and…read morethey can order anything not on hand for pick up.

Tucked in a corner filled to the Brim with Books and what nots....Found this to be a great find…read morewhat was nice it was very well organized and the prices where just right when looking for deals. The staff was helpful and able to point my husband in the right direction to the author he was seeking out

Great selection!!!! They had just what I was looking for! Friendly staff!!!!!! Will go again!!!!!read more

I don't know how anyone could give Prairie Fox Books anything less than 5 stars!…read more This independent bookstore is located in DT Ottawa, and they have such a great collection, from children's books, best-sellers, to cookbooks, and even various plushies, accessories, and gifts. The staff here are super kind, welcoming, and helpful, and they are readily available to assist or locate a particular book that you are looking for. The items are all well-organized, and there's ample room to move around. Such a great stop if you're in the area! Plenty of street parking available. +great independent bookstore +friendly & helpful staff

Just love this bookstore ! Cannot wait to come back to visit .Great selection ! The owners are…read moresuper helpful and nice !

Orphan's Treasure Box is wonderful little local store to find resale books for all kinds of…read moreoccasions. The store on Pioneer Street in Champaign has a homey, peaceful charm. Book lovers will enjoy going in and browsing for gift ideas or just for their own personal benefit. The staff is very helpful and pretty knowledgeable considering the wide variety of choices available. The mission of this place is such an important one: helping children in need in various ways. Hooray for an old-fashioned gem like this!

I only know for starters that their shipping was FAST! My order was delivered in good order. I'm…read morehappy to find them and will use them again. Wish I could visit this little store and fill up a grab bag. Thank you for great service.

Great B&N! It's huge and has a great selection of new books. Store was very tidy and checkout was…read morevery quick.

Overpriced book. The rudest employees you'll ever meet. Non accurate website. There needs to be…read moresome major changes to Barnes and Nobles policies and pricing before I ever consider buying from them again. The member system barely saves you any money. If you use Barnes and Nobles to find new books to read, don't buy them from the store, buy them from amazon or other cheaper online sellers. Some people may not care about paying extra to buy from Barnes and Noble, but I'm not one of those people. I once asked about price matching and the employee looked at me like I was dumb. I mean the sales people and cashiers here are the absolute WORST I've ever been around at any business! Seriously, take your business elsewhere, it's not worth it.