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Powell's Bookstore

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Hyde Park, Chicago
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    Trevor W.
    "well-curated philosophy section."(3 Tips)
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    "Huge collection of books inside and free books outside the door!"(2 Tips)
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  • Phil W.heart icon on user image
    Phil WatsonMarch 4, 2017
    The shelves just keep going and going, with a huge density of books in every little alcove of the store. Definitely a place to find some inexpensive books you've been looking for.
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    O. K.April 5, 2017
    The philosophy and theology sections are stellar, and the selection of literature is good. The poetry section is lackluster, however; I would recommend the Sem Co-Op for that. Fair prices.
  • Chris N.heart icon on user image
    Chris NatoliSeptember 18, 2014
    Amazing store. Great philosophy section. They even have a Marxism section, though not as good as the Sem Co-op's.
  • Trevor W.heart icon on user image
    Trevor WidemanMay 4, 2015
    Not so overwhelming as the Portland store, but an amazing and well-curated philosophy section. Worth the trip down.
  • Mark S.
    Mark SaintSeptember 9, 2010
    Best book store in Chicago for everything theological, philosophical, historical...okay, best store period. Check out the free book box outside the door every day. Great gems in every box.
  • David S.
    David SmithFebruary 7, 2018
    Books...specially, philosophy, religion and the new age section has some great deals. Sci fi collection is good
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    SarahApril 23, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great design & typography section right by the door.
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    MMarch 3, 2014
    Huge collection of books inside and free books outside the door!
  • Haraldur K.
    Haraldur KarlssonJune 19, 2014
    Good prices on s nice selection of books. Look there first.
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    Chris NatoliJune 30, 2015
    Original powells (like before the famous one in Portland)!
  • Lee E.heart icon on user image
    Lee EysturlidOctober 10, 2016
    Great selection of Classics and some history. Need to get past the need for a "Marx" section. Really?
  • Jackie M.heart icon on user image
    Jackie MannAugust 21, 2015
    Such a lovely place to hang out and kill time wandering the stacks!
  • Christine H.
    Christine HarrellNovember 18, 2012
    The children's picture books are in no particular order. Very annoying
  • Jennie C.heart icon on user image
    Jennie CrichlowJanuary 21, 2014
    Philosophy section is completely worth a trip
  • David S.
    David SmithFebruary 15, 2018
    Books Books Books Books
  • mariscia t.
    mariscia thompsonJanuary 14, 2012
    Great books at great prices
  • Clairan F.heart icon on user image
    Clairan FerronoMay 16, 2016
    2nd hand books. A browser's dream.
  • Anne J.heart icon on user image
    Anne JJuly 14, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Bring in a Powells bag or tshirt on the first of the month and get 20% off.
  • Faith W.
    Faith WhiteJanuary 21, 2012
    love the browse at this place
  • David S.
    David SmithMay 7, 2013
    good books
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