Unabridged Books, Lakeview

Answers the new-books question by suggesting this Lakeview shop.

Calls it great but notes it mostly lacks used books, so it suits someone seeking used books less.

Visitor agrees with the Lakeview pick and calls its sale section a standout.

Visitor calls it a strong independent bookshop worth a visit.

Says the shop consistently offers lots of excellent book suggestions.

Visitor calls it their favorite and praises its fantasy, sci-fi and YA sections.

Visitor calls Unabridged a personal favorite for queer books and a layout that helps discovery.

Calls this queer bookstore wonderful, with shelves full of handwritten picks.

Recommends the shop as probably the largest collection they know, though its books are new copies.

Agrees with the top pick and says they lived nearby, shopped there, and still shop there after trying other indies.

Visited recently for the first time and says it has a large range of new cookbooks.

Visitor rates this shop's collection as decent.

Answers the favorite-shop question with this Lakeview store, enthusiastically.

Lists it among suggested shops, placed in Lakeview.

Visitor includes this shop as a stop before heading to the lake.

Implies this shop had been their North Side favorite before the newer one took that spot.

Visitor lists this among personal favorites and says other good shops exist.

Thinks this Lakeview shop has a solid book selection.

Agrees with the Lakeview suggestion and says they recently bought a couple of books there.

Lists this as one of their go-to independent bookshops.

Includes this shop in a list of favorite independent bookstores.

Lists this shop among independents that carry a stronger selection.