Myopic Books, Wicker Park
69 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/chicago, r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 38 threads.
What people say, in short
Most visitors recommend Myopic Books in Wicker Park, and several point to its large used selection, including out-of-print and classic titles. Visitors name it among the best bookstores in the city, and its cookbook section and maze-like, multi-level layout also draw mentions, with advice to allow plenty of time. Visitors also mention that it is easy to reach by the Blue Line. Caveats: one visitor says they were let down and tells readers to disregard recommendations naming it, another finds it very basic, and one disliked an old bag-check policy but may return now that it has changed.
Address
Myopic Books, 1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
At a glance
- Best for
- Second hand, Browsing
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Large used selection, Out of print and classic titles
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Myopic Books, Wicker Park, as the crow flies.
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/vrcity777 in r/chicago · Feb 2024variety
Praises its used inventory, with a wide spread of out-of-print titles across genres and rare finds.
- Recommendsu/absurd_aesthetic in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025
Describes Myopic Books as enjoyable, in the Wicker Park area.
- Recommendsu/Affectionate_Spot305 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024variety
Recommends this shop for out-of-print and classic titles, as an alternative to a store with new books.
- Recommendsu/SuperRacx in r/AskChicago · May 2025variety
Visitor recommends it for a very large selection of used books.
- Recommendsu/ResolutionJunior5804 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Calls Myopic one of the best bookstores in the city and praises its atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/matthewsmugmanager in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026
Visitor agrees with the Wicker Park pick and names this shop as a stop.
- Recommendsu/drinkanddance in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Visitor names Myopic as a pick with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/DramaticFlatworm4651 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Visitor rates Myopic as excellent and pairs it with Perpetual as a top pick.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/walkwithmyswag in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Says they personally love this Wicker Park bookshop.
- Recommendsu/Atlas3141 in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025
Suggests visitors stop at Myopic while exploring Wicker Park.
- Recommendsu/TacticalNaps in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Names Myopic among favorite bookstores for the visitors' trip.
- Recommendsu/karydia42 in r/AskChicago · May 2024
Offers the Wicker shop Myopic Books as a suggested spot for a cozy read.
- Recommendsu/wilsonrobots in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Agrees Myopic is a good pick and suggests pairing other cultural stops with it.
- Recommendsu/Tora_jima in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025
Visitor says Myopic Books is still operating in Wicker Park, though the area's bookish scene was bigger years ago.
- Recommendsu/eamesa in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024
Visitor includes this shop among other suggested options fairly close to the Loop.
- Recommendsu/Thin_Spinach2973 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Says it is a safe choice, located near a Blue Line stop.
- Recommendsu/Beruthiel999 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Advises setting aside plenty of time at this shop, describing its maze-like multi-level layout.
- Recommendsu/browsingtheproduce in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
This visitor suggests pairing this shop with Quimby's, a well-known combo close to the Blue Line.
- Recommendsu/Short_Cream_2370 in r/chicago · Mar 2024variety
Says this shop also tends to have stacked books to dig through, fitting a browsing-focused visit.
- Recommendsu/hotsauceandburrito in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026
Visitor suggests this shop as a Wicker stop, paired with a cafe.
- Recommendsu/annaxdee in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026variety
Reports having seen sets of vintage racy reading aimed at women at this shop.
- Recommendsu/jackunderscore in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Suggests visiting Myopic Books, which the commenter says is very close by.
- Recommendsu/firetailring in r/AskChicago · Dec 2024
Visitor directs the asker to Myopic and suggests reaching it by the blue line.
- Recommendsu/sourdoughcultist in r/ChicagoSuburbs · Dec 2025variety
Says it is the only large used bookstore they know of now.
- Recommendsu/Amburgers_n_Wootbeer in r/AskChicago · Feb 2025
This visitor calls Myopic Books their top bookstore in town and suggests it for anyone spending time in Wicker Park.
- Recommendsu/Egotlib in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
This visitor names Myopic Books as the bookstore pick.
- Recommendsu/Response-Glad in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024variety
Says this shop has a dedicated room for cookbooks.
- Caveatu/imhereforthemeta in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Was let down by this shop and tells readers to disregard recommendations naming it.
- Caveatu/Wookhunter33 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026price
Finds Myopic very basic compared with another used bookstore they prefer.
- Mixedu/AmazingObligation9 in r/chicago · Feb 2024service
Found the old bag policy ridiculous but may return now that it has changed.
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