City Lit Books

City Lit is a wonderful contribution to the neighborhood. They always have a very vast and intriguing selection of new releases and works from authors from a variety of backgrounds and styles. They are close to nearby coffee shops and they have an area where you can sit and enjoy some time with some new literature. I have also seen them have books for sale that are not available yet online which is delightful. Definitely worth a stop in to browse and find something special to enjoy.

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

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.

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.

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 :)

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).

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.

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!

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

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!

The best of the best! The staff at City Lit books is just incredible. Smart, funny, and willing to participate in outlandish shenanigans without batting an eye. They know their books and pop culture! One of my very favorite spots in Chicago, I visit as often as I am able.

Very cute bookstore with toys for kids to play with while you shop

Ordered a book for pickup yesterday and the folks at City Lit had it ready to go super fast! So appreciative of them having the option to browse online and pick something up because I get easily overwhelmed by browsing in person (to no fault of theirs, the store is incredibly organized!) I also opened my book this afternoon and noticed they put the bookmark right at the beginning of chapter one and I thought that was a nice touch :) Thank you!!

Fantastic corner bookstore right near the Logan Square station. Has a wide selection, and fantastic recommendations available on the shelves and from staff.

Delightful book shop. Always willing to order anything in they might not have. Diverse kids section.

I've been here many times. Staff is always kind and helpful. Selection changes often.

Good selection, cool vibes, and really nice staff.

I love this place! It’s really fun to browse books and discover new reads! They have a good selection of books from all genres. Their online ordering process is easy and I love being able to get what I ordered within a few hours!

I love my neighborhood bookstore! Buy all my books here & hang out to kibbutz with my fellow booksellers! ❤

What a great bookstore! Wonderful selection, helpful staff. I left with several books. If I am ever back in Chicago, I will definitely return to City Lit!