It's a cute bookstore. It's very clean, and really quite spacious. But I confess, I was pretty…read moresurprised by the dearth of books! I guess that's where the "and more" part comes in (and does a lot of heavy lifting). Of the books on display, they had only a single copy (at least out on the floor). And the books were displayed face out, which makes sense when you're trying to catch the attention of young children many of whom can't read, but then when only half of your shelves hold books it's fairly sparse. They also had some stuff from some local purveyors and gifts and stuff. I got some bath stuff to try with my little one to shake up bath time a bit. They have some stuffed animals and stuff. They have some benches and pillows, spaces for kids to hang out and play; one was a wardrobe that was really nicely arranged as a reading nook which my kiddo really enjoyed. (I wish I had the vision to see something like a wardrobe and find that if I take the doors off and anchor it to a wall, it could be a fun place to cuddle up!) Something that's really cool is that they have a fishtank with a couple of axolotls, which my babe was astonished by. The bookstore seems to have a cool thing where you can arrange to have your kid feed them. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of our visit here was the reason we came. I saw on Instagram that they were having train day, mentioning train books and crafts. My daughter loves trains, so we headed down. I think there were three train books on display. And the "craft" was some half-sheets of paper, crayons, and sheets of stickers that had trains on them. There was another family that had come in at the same time as us and I couldn't help but wonder if they were as let down as I was. I'd been really looking forward to visiting this bookstore--I wanted to about a year ago but hadn't been able to get here. I don't know that I'd come back even if I was nearby, because there are so few books that I don't know I'd want to just stop in to take a look since I'm not sure we'd find anything. Depending upon what's happening I'm not sure what parking is like; there's a good deal of parking down the block near the train station, but otherwise limited street parking.

A very big shoutout to Three Stories Books for making my daughter's birthday celebration extra…read morespecial ! You must go visit this adorable bookstore nestled in the heart of downtown Lemont. All of the fun activities and decor were taken care of and we basically just had to bring the birthday girl ! The whole experience was magical from the wish list shopping to the special activities that were all surrounding the theme. Thank you cos much.

A helpful team to find your next favorite book!! Starbucks upstairs if you want to pause…read more Great selection and you can order if it is not on the shelf for complimentary pick up.

Always find a book i need or magazine or latest dvd of movies or music i need…read more Like Hamnet!

A great local gem in the heart of Roscoe Village. I typically order my books through Amazon;…read morehowever wanted to start supporting local instead. I ordered a book online and prepaid (I already knew what I wanted to read next!) and received confirmation for pick up. Be aware that they might not have what you order in stock- and may have to wait a few days if they need to order it. What I thought was really cool was the book I purchased was actually signed by the author! I wasn't expecting that so it was a nice surprise. The store is very cute, welcoming and has a large selection of all genres. The staff was friendly as well. I am excited to come back to browse.

Popped in here over the weekend. They have a large fiction and children's selection. I wasn't a…read morehuge fan of the fiction but if you're a Colleen Hoover fan this place might be for you. I did find a book of short stories that I'm looking forward to. It was pretty busy and you can tell they have a lot of regulars. You can register to receive points that get you discounts which is always appreciated. Price points are pretty standard for a bookstore.

Very excited for this new cafe that opened. The owners were very friendly and helpful when picking…read moreout Christmas gifts. They have a great assortment of books and christian gifts. We can't wait to try out the cafe items sometime soon they looked delicious!

Cute cafe and bookstore with PLENTY of options! Traditional and eco-friendly/healthy menu items,…read moregift ideas and more.

The books are all 40% off the cover price…read more You can turn in books for 20% cover price given as store credit. Large selection that is sold only in store, no inline sales. The owner/operator was very friendly and showed me to my favorite author. I'll definitely be back and will be bringing friends.

Do you remember the days when the only place to buy a book was a book store? This is like…read moreyesteryear. A place where time stands still. You can rummage through aisle after aisle of books upon books. See them, feel them and touch them before you buy. They have real live authors coming in for book signings. Yep, real people. They have a local author section. They also have knowledge about how to market a book. All these things are available in person! You must give them a try.

What a great find! We had dinner next door and my husband spotted this gem! We are both avid…read morereaders so we were happy to check out Half Price Books! As soon as we walked in, the energy and vibes were great! All staff were so helpful and friendly! We browsed a lot and ended up buying 4 items(3 books and 1 puzzle). Easy checkout and they also buy books, CDs, and vinyl too for cash not store credit! We can't wait to return!

Good selection but don't go there to sell anything I went there with50 cds 4 dvds and around 20…read morebooks .I understand the cds were not nothing that good Dean Martin ,christmas etc.4 Marx brothers dvds. and some self help books. But they offered me 3.76 so I guess back to the basement. they go.

Very cozy and so many books to read definitely a spot to go if you need a quiet and zen placeread more

Stopped in because of the movie: "Love Jones", purchased books because my wife loves books, will be…read morereturning because of the extensive selection of books and the willingness of staff to assist as needed. The vibes are immaculate in here, and there is always a new treasure that catches your eyes every corner that you turn. Can be a little cramped due to the spacing of the building and also because of the consistent crowd that is funneling in and out. However this just adds to the overall ambience and experience.

This ofc needs no introduction! I adore this bookstore! I'm from an hour away and whenever I come…read moreto Joliet I make sure to stop by! Everyone is always super friendly!!!! I even stopped a worker just to talk about a book and she was happy to do so. There are numerous amounts of books! So many different genres and a beautiful kids section :) plus Starbucks heck yeah! It is a bit pricey but every Barnes and nobles is, and if you're on the reward system it helps a ton! Overall amazing. Only downside the Starbucks can't take gift cards :(

I'm reading the bad reviews and I think they're a bit silly. I shop here all the time and have…read morenever had a problem. I do miss the carousel that had new paperback books out and I miss the way they used to display new books but the store in general is fine. The folks who complained had very specific issues and nothing to do with every day shopping

I have been shopping at book bin for years now and they always have such a great selection of…read morebooks. Their service is amazing and the environment is warm and inviting. I have bought leadership books, children's books, and gifts from here.

This is a very friendly independent book store. I went on Independent Book Store Day. They had a…read moregame at the register, free books (one per person), and plenty of help.

The Sum And Substance: If you love books, especially those that have lived past lives--get in here…read more The owner sets a charmingly cluttered, eclectic, and sumptuous table that feels like an endless, enticing spread of literature, music, pop culture, and art--a sentient enclave--every sense engaged--visually rich, tactilely stimulating, redolent, the rustle of perused pages. All at reasonable prices that won't kick the crap out of your wallet. The owner is a decent dude.

Interesting collection of used books and vinyls. There are new volumes of books and plenty of used…read morebooks and magazines. The staff will look up books to buy new for 20% off, too, if they are still in publication. The gentleman behind the desk showed us some special editions of some books. Although we could not buy them, it was really interesting to see. Good selection and genres are well marked so you will be able to find science or science fiction books.