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    3.3 (65 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Kesha B.

    It's pretty common that one can find me on the hunt for reasonable priced books, so I often bop around from various HPBs to find different books. The Schaumburg location is the largest I've been to so far. From new books, to classics, to all that's in between the rotation of gems that you can find here vary from time to time but you're bound to walk out with a few goodies if you have the time to look. One of the down fall of this location is it's organization, although they are organized by genre... if a book can fall between two different genres you're likely to have to look at both sections. It's not often organized alphabetically well, but again if you have the time to take a gander through the shelves you'll find some gently used gems. The staff here are super friendly and would happily make recommendations on books and to help you looking for a specific book.

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    Randa U.

    It's like walking in a library! Spacious store with a lot to offer. Books of all genres and of many kinds. They have high book cases and coves with genres. They also have quite the fiction section. It's a great place to find a used book for half the cost or less of new. They also have a section for new releases at 20% off. I walked out with two books: Erik Larson's In The Garden of Beasts, and Malcom X's autobiography (mass print publication) only $13 for both. The social distancing with customers need some work, but that's a common problem everywhere. The public doesn't always follow the rules. The staff helped me out on finding the Malcom X autobiography and I thought that it's hard to get that help at such a chain, but not here. It was fun to walk around and end up picking some things out.

    Michelle L.

    What is not to love about this place. The staff is always friendly and helpful and they have a range of things to browse, from records and DVDS/Bluerays, to new and used books. We love that we can drop in for a good deal on new best sellers AND pick up a few lightly used books on our list at a good price too. Plus we get to feel good about supporting a local business. Wins all around.

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    Great store neat, books are in good condition. They'll try to locate a book for you if not available in Their store

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    I will most likely always recommend these books stores the selection is amazing and they are always clean and helpful

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    Very helpful staff. The store has fun and unexpected books, games, and gifts - and of course - for all ages- for all interests.

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