Barnes & Noble is a wonderful bookstore. Book Title: A…read moreChildhood Taken Away by a Mother and Grandfather Author: Linda Sommer Farley Linda Sommer Farley grew up in a large family where money was scarce. Her mother was not around for a great deal of her childhood. She was the sixth child of eight and had the responsibility of raising her younger siblings when no one was at home. A mother with a gambling addiction and a grandfather who abused her were traumatic parts of her life. She also expresses her embarrassment of growing up poor, and the challenges she was faced with through out her school years due to poverty. Linda allows us to feel her pain, her fear, and her total loneliness, when her grandfather abused her. She wrote this book with the purest of intentions - to help others.

Great place to study. That woman made me the worst cup of coffee I have ever had. Kind of sad, I…read morewould like my $8 back.... Idk why I paid her to give me something disgusting. Great environment tho loved it overall

If you don't want to mess with taking paper delivery and think getting the SJR by digital don't…read moreexpect any improvement. Their digital service is just as poor as their paper delivery. Many times pages will be missing on digital. Not just 1 page or 2. Sometimes every page but just a couple. Most times several. Don't even bother trying to call and get it resolved. IF, and I capitalize IF, you can get thru to someone don't expect any help. They don't have a clue or know who to forward your call to that might help. You might as well call the local land fill and ask the same questions. You'll get the same degree of help. "We don't know." Or the great line "That shouldn't have happened." No kidding. Why do you think I'm calling? Then nothing. Today, 6 pages were missing from their digital. Finally after getting thru to talk to someone, their response was "That's too bad. That shouldn't have happened." Totally clueless person. Customer service is a foreign concept to the SJR. Can't wait for them to come out with their next award they give to themselves. And run a bogus article on how great their next new editor is. This hack of a "newspaper" should hire kids from a high school journalism class. Clearly from the head editor to the person answering the phone no one at the SJR has a clue what they're doing.

It use to be a fairly good newspaper. Its now just a rag. I think the Illinois Times has better…read moreinformation which isn't saying much. Its really to bad that the Capital City does not have a good newspaper.

Visited this store during the art fair last weekend. The selection of book is amazing and the owner…read moreis a wealth of information, very kind and approachable. If are looking for the hard to find, to comic books this is the place!!

Nice used bookstore, good for browsing, getting something specific (knowledgeable staff), or…read moreshopping for collectible editions. Not surprisingly, one of the best collections of Illinois and Lincoln history. Perfect location if you're visiting and staying in a downtown hotel. Next to a couple of good restaurants, if you're the sort who likes a book and a glass of wine. Odd but worthwhile stack of deep discounts on carts at entrance.

George Ryan Sr., a consummate political dealmaker who rose to become Illinois' 39th Governor…read more Ryan became nationally known when he "raised the national debate on capital punishment" by issuing a moratorium on executions in 2000. He also improved Illinois's technology infrastructure, creating one of the first cabinet-level Offices of Technology in the country and bringing up Illinois's technology ranking in a national magazine from 48th out of the 50 states when he took office to 1st just two years later. Ryan committed record funding to education, including 51% of all new state revenues during his time in office, in addition to the billions spent through Illinois FIRST that built and improved schools and education infrastructure. In 1999, Ryan sparked controversy by becoming the first sitting U.S. Governor to meet with Cuban President Fidel Castro. Ryan's visit led to a $1 million donation of humanitarian aid, but drew criticism from anti-Castro groups for meeting with the dictator.

Quirky adorable place with wonderful hosts and the most delicious coffee and material napkins that…read moresmell like eucalyptus.

My settle in this place helped decide to move here. Friendly and superior coffee and bakery. Highly…read morerecommend this shop.

Phone number doesn't seem to work. Can't ask any questions about what I've got vs what they have…read more Was actually looking to donate a LOT of LP's and books after a relative died.

Great deals, fantastic selection, well organized, and good service. I recommend shopping here. It…read morehas a laid back environment. There is a great selection of old and new books. 10/10. This place is a whole vibe.