Heirloom Books, Edgewater
8 people recommendvia r/AskChicago9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Heirloom Books on Clark Street in Edgewater, and one calls it a fun visit while another names it a favorite for its fun, unusual books. A couple describe it as a volunteer-run nonprofit, and a couple praise its prices. One visitor says it is smaller than expected, another mentions two floors and extras such as maps, and one finds the crowded shelves a little too cozy.
Address
Heirloom Books, 6239 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Sunny_15_ in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Names it a personal favorite, noting its fun, unusual books.
- Recommendsu/anneliese_bergeron in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026price
Visitor says Heirloom is smaller than expected but has many classic mass-market titles.
- Recommendsu/SweetTeaPussy in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026value
Praises its pricing method, two floors, dog-friendly space, and extra media like DVDs and maps.
- Recommendsu/Tzipity in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026
Visitor mentions this Rogers Park shop as a bookstore option.
- Recommendsu/RJRueber in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026
Visitor suggests a quick stop at this Clark Street shop.
- Recommendsu/fodderwing in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Visitor names Heirloom Books on Clark as a favorite and calls it a volunteer-run nonprofit.
- Mixedu/cowboybret in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026service
Finds the crowded shelves can feel a bit too cozy.
- Recommendsu/Longjumping_Sun_9049 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
One visitor says the Edgewater location is great.
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- Recommendsu/chicagojoe1979 in r/AskChicago · Jan 2025variety
Calls the shop a fun visit with a fairly good set of vintage travel guides, old and new.
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