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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

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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/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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