City Lit Books

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4.8

( 10 reviews )

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Closed 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM See Hours

2523 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

+1 7732-352-523

City Lit Books is a vibrant and inviting bookstore located in Chicago. With its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, City Lit Books has become a haven for book lovers and literary enthusiasts. The store offers a diverse range of books spanning various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children's literature. Whether you're an avid reader or simply looking for a new book to curl up with, City Lit Books is sure to have something to suit your taste. The store also hosts a variety of events such as author readings, book clubs, and writing workshops, providing an engaging and interactive space for book enthusiasts to connect and share their love of literature. With its commitment to fostering a sense of community and celebrating the written word, City Lit Books is a must-visit destination for bookworms in Chicago.

Amenities and More

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Identifies as women-owned
In-store shopping
In-store pick-up
Quick visit
Small business

Reviews

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Paul b

March 22, 2024

Good selection of books with customer recommendations tucked underneath the books. The staff were extremely helpful and kind. Good bookstore spot.

Lina lin

March 22, 2024

I don't even read books and I like this place! So amazingly curated, easy to navigate, and fair prices. The staff was also lovely! Definitely bringing my friends here when they come into town.

C graves

March 22, 2024

The staff here is always so helpful and nice. Just learned that they are dog friendly and take Apple Pay, so they’re on my regular walking route now :)

Amy mertz

March 22, 2024

I had several issues with the items I purchased here for Christmas gifts. Firstly in my pick up order, one of the books was incorrect. So I had to come back to the store another day to exchange it - so it really makes the convenience of online ordering non existent. No apology was offered to me for the mistake on their end. On top of this, one of the puzzles I bought here to give as a gift was missing a piece. Basically ruining the gift for the person I gave it to. I love shopping small/local. But let’s be honest, I can get everything here much cheaper on Amazon and now on top of that you’re wasting my time and money on faulty orders. It’s not bad to stop in and browse but I would not recommend for buying gifts and I would personally not go again.

Nick ye

March 22, 2024

Best indie book store in Chicago! Incredible selection and super friendly staff. Best part is there well programmed and thoughtful events and book clubs. They are really building an amazing community through their work.

Zenayda aragon

March 22, 2024

Excellent well stocked book store with a great selection. Can't begin to say enough about how friendly and helpful the staff was. Awesome!

Douglas famy

March 22, 2024

City Lit is genuinely a joy. The curation is excellent and the shelf tags are full of titillating insights. Their philosophy section is small but one of the best-curated collections I’ve seen outside of academic bookstores. Or inside of them, for that matter. E. Jesse’s recommendations are full of enthusiasm and a true boon to anyone exploring a new area of philosophy (including those of us just emerging from our rigid analytic chrysalises).

Greg mueller

March 22, 2024

The bookstore has been open since 2012. I like the mellow atmosphere of the book store. It has over ten genres of books. The book store sells decomposition books and greeting cards as well. City Lit has a lounge area with black leather chairs and fireplace to chill out and read. People can go on their website, call, or visit in person to order multiple books. The bookstore has a good flow of busyness. I would recommend this bookstore to Logan Square residents.

Brenda disbrow

March 22, 2024

This is a throwback to when book stores were book stores and not mass merchandisers. Extremely helpful staff, especially Kyle. Great selection of kods books. Highly recommend!

Victor pei

March 22, 2024

Great little bookstore with a nice selection and helpful staff. Stopped in while waiting for a table at Lula and ended up buying a couple books I'd been eager to read this year!