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If you're a book lover like me, you'll LOVE these truly creative, unique and (in some cases) gravity-defying bookcases. If you're looking for some books to fill up your future case, check out these Chicago bookstores while out and about!
Quad
This shelf would definitely confuse me. I love how unique it is, but I’d be tempted to try to straighten everything out.
The Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St. - Chicago, IL - 60610
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Chicago’s most popular used book binge. July 23 & 24, noon to 8 pm; July 25 & 26, 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is free!
Seminary Co-op Bookstore
1301 E 57th St Chicago, IL 60637
Seminary isn’t the bookstore for the University of Chicago, but it does stock many of the titles from class reading lists. It has an impressive selection with decent prices.
DIY Upside Down Bookcase
This kind of blows my mind. Of course after checking out the DIY instructions, I now want to create eleventy of them and freak out house guests.
Printer's Row Fine & Rare
715 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
Discovering that you’re on the hunt for a hard-to-find book? Don’t worry, they can be quite illusive. Check with Printer’s Row as they’ve had many impossible-to-find favorites.
Printers Row Lit Fest
Lit Fest is the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest-drawing more than 125,000 book lovers to the two-day showcase. Watch the website as they will be announcing next year’s information around February.
Books on Earthquakes
I could never own these and not just because they’re pink. I like order. I like things lining up and appearing straight. These shelves would send me into an OCD frenzy!
Just in case you want them.
LOVE this! Inspired by the Roman wall building technique “opus incertum”:http://www.dwr.com/product/furniture/living/storage/opus-shelving-system.do?sortby=ourPicks the designer Sean Yoo began to notice those shapes throughout nature.
Women & Children First
5233 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Women & Children First has been called a feminist bookstore, but that’s not to be taken in a negative way. There are plenty of men that shop there. They’ve established the Women’s Voices Fund, which helps support feminist programming at the bookstore.
The giant bear in the room
Maybe you’d like to have a polar bear holding your books. I think that’s strange, but I like to see the designer’s imagination. More craziness at ibride
Unabridged Books
3251 N Broadway St # 1 Chicago, IL 60657
“Unabridged is the only bookstore in the Chicago area where a shopper can buy the latest issue of a gay erotic magazine, a copy of children’s classic Goodnight Moon, and pick up the latest literary fiction sensation, all in one stop.”
Cardboard Yin Yang
Can you believe this shelf is made out of cardboard?! Apparently it’s sturdy enough to hold books though. Click here to learn how to build your own Yin Yang Shelf out of cardboard.
Oh, the farmer and the cowman should be friends, Ron Arad 2009
If you need me, I'll be in my cave bookcase
Who wouldn’t want a bookcase they could lay back and relax in?! If you can’t find me, definitely check the bookcase. Read more about this bookcase here
Transitions Bookplace
1925 W Thome Ave Chicago, IL 60660
I haven’t been to Transitions, but I heard that it has a great variety of books, awesome readings and signings, and a pretty cozy cafe.
Round Bookshelf Sofa
I have a feeling that health insurance is required to purchase this piece. It’s definitely unique, but it makes me nervous.
The Book Cellar
4736 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
The Book Cellar is an independently owned, community-oriented bookstore located in the heart of Lincoln Square. There are plenty of books to browse through. After working up a hunger, stop by their cafe for some tasty sandwiches or grab a beer and read a book.
Could you imagine having a staircase full of books? This is kind of my dream home!
Borders Books Music Movies & Cafe
150 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
I love this particular Borders because it has three floors of books, music and DVDs. They have a good selection, fun stationary and unique gifts and don’t forget about the cafe! They have some really good coffee and cookies!
I love this particular Borders because it has three floors of books, music and DVDs. They have a good selection, fun stationary and unique gifts and don’t forget about the cafe! They have some really good coffee and cookies!
Dust Bookcase No. 7
This reminds me a lot of something I’d see in an Alice In Wonderland themed room. They have some pretty cool cabinets and shelves, but sadly they’re $1,000 +.
Myopic Books
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Myopic Books is one of Chicago’s oldest and largest used bookstores. This quirky and inviting bookstore is home to three floors full of books.
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Thank you for this! Now that I am venturing into owning a home I am looking for some awesome things to put in my future home! Some of these bookcases are a must for me….just have to figure out how to make them on my own.
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