Yes, long closed, but also the birthplace of many a young person's comic fandom, and Larry should…read morebe remembered as one of the "Father's of comic convention culture"!

Larry's Comic Shop, though closed years ago, was the only place in Chicago I would go to buy…read morecomics. Larry Charet was knowledgeable, friendly (though not enthusiastic), and gave me great prices on many original ECs, including a full run of Mad 1-23 (the comic book issues before it became a black-and-white magazine with issue 24). I sure miss that store. I've found nothing like it anywhere else. This place deserves to be remembered fondly.

So happy to have a neighborhood bookstore in Rogers Park! When I was welcomed in, I immediately…read morefelt at home. Jarvis Square Books has a mix of very affordable used books as well as some new books in the center of the store. I appreciate that they will take a look at your used books by appointment for store credit and they are open to many genres. Can't wait to bring more people in to visit!

I cannot say enough about this small bookstore. I love used bookstores, and make a point of finding…read moreone to visit if possible anywhere I go. This is the best one I've found. In most used bookstores, it's usually a hunt to find something interesting. The shelves will be mostly filled with very common books or niche (or extremely niche) books of narrow interest (e.g., catalogues of small art museums from the 1970s). That's what people bring in to sell, and that's fair enough. Usually, I can find one or two interesting things, but sometimes nothing stands out. At a big store like the Strand in New York, there's enough volume that you can always find something, but small bookshops are harder. I've been to this shop twice and both times ended up finding 5 or 6 interesting things within ten minutes and then stopping in order to not go overboard. For me, they have a mix of books that I've heard of and was interested in but never got around to, books I didn't know about from writers I like, or books on topics that interest me but I'd never encountered before. My wife came with me last time, and she has different interests and tastes but also found several things she wanted, all of it at a good price. I don't know how they source and curate, but it's working. Check them out.

This cozy and cluttered bookstore is a bibliophiles funhouse. With patience, and a desire to dig…read morethru book piles and inadequately labeled shelves, you'll find a treasure or two. Mind where you walk and sit, many books are haphazardly piled in aisles and against shelves so you will have to move items, lamps etc in sections of the shop. Something to note: if you are sensitive to dust or mold or respiratory challenged, you may want to limit your visit. Old books, too many piles to clean around and strong incense equals poor air quality.

What a gem! I was staying at a nearby hotel and dropped in. So glad I did! Found a rare book I have…read morebeen looking for and visited with some other very friendly patrons. The gentleman working here was so nice and helpful. Could spend hours here looking through everything. Left with some vintage sketchbooks too. Definitely recommend!

Lovely and perfect bookstore. Every single time I am here, I find that my list of book needs and…read morewants are completely satisfied. I am can come in for two books and will walk out with eight. The service is knowledgeable and bright. I think that whatever can be done to support and sustain this bookshop should be done.

Good stuff here! Supporting independent bookstores are the way to go, and it's always a good time…read moreto walk the neighborhood.

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My husband and I happened to find this bookstore randomly while out shopping. I will say this is…read morenot the store for you if you need a Barnes and Noble type experience. Some sections are alphabetized, some not (there is a color-coded guide to which are which). Books also are not priced; the owner uses Abebooks.com to look up the price online (but this led to the surprise of one trade paperback book I brought up being $50! I let that one go...) But if you want to spend hours browsing for new treasures, this is the kind of shop for you. Go in with an adventurous spirit and you will surely find something! Accessibility is rather challenging: aisles are narrow, and a good portion of the store is downstairs, where I had to shuffle sideways with my cane while also trying not to hit my head on the low ceiling. Even on the ground level, shelves stretch very high and books go to the floor. So you may need assistance reaching something.

Great used bookstore, cool staff, easy donation. Re the "pricing" complaint, I didn't look before I…read morewent, nice guy found it very quickly, said "I'll look up the price..." I checked inside the cover and blurted "it says $10 here" and he said "that's not ours", looked it up and it was $4.75. #leftadonation