Seminary Co-op Bookstores

Despite its name, the religious (mostly Christian) nonfiction/research books only make up a small part of this excellent bookstore. This bookstore was massive and held an impressive collection of nonfiction, globally diverse and hard-to-find books. I found books here that I have never heard of before on a wide range of topics. I am already looking forward to returning!

When I was isolated in grad school in Lexington Kentucky, I would make trips up here. It was as salvation. The world's best bookstore. Superb selection and equally magnificent staff.

This bookstore does not stock the popular titles that you can purchase at a Barnes and Noble or even alot of independent bookstores. This place is stocked with academic titles that focus mostly on the humanities and social sciences. A lover of the natural sciences, I didn't find much that really piqued my interest in terms of making a purchase. But, i really enjoyed browsing! They have a nice history section. Their fiction section is more equipped to entertain someone who enjoys true literature and prose as opposed to someone looking for a beach read. There is a cafe adjacent to the store. However, there was a long line, so i didn't get any coffee. But. I will gladly come back!

This is a book lover's heaven. Books from small and large presses of all kinds of genres are neatly organized on shelves sheltered inside a well-lit space. I would spend hours of my life here if I lived in Chicago. Congratulations to all the staff for the excellent service and recommendations.

I placed an order for a deluxe limited edition book that was listed and pictured as this specific edition. The order seemed to be in limbo, not even processed, for 3 weeks. It was finally processed and shipped and showed up in a few days. When it arrived, it was not the correctly advertised edition of the book. I have emailed the company for this to be remedied and have not had any response. I am sad because I like to support smaller bookstores, but this has not been a great experience. If the retailer no longer had the book in stock due to their delay in processing my order, they should have called or emailed me, refunding my order. I guess I’ll have to see if I am out $40 for a book that can be purchased most other places for half the price.

Absolutely the best academic bookstore in the country. If you are associate with the University, you'll want to get a co-op membership. The store is a maze of warrens and cramped, but it means there are more books, and it is well-organized with knowledgeable staff.

Such an interesting selection of books! Wish I would have had more time to browse. It’s connected to an adorable coffee shop, so the perfect combo!