Women & Children First, Andersonville
24 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicago26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend this Andersonville shop, and a few describe it as a feminist bookstore. A few name it a favorite or go-to, and two call it a great bookstore. Several suggest pairing it with a walk through Andersonville's other independent shops. One visitor rates its nonfiction on politics and society as strong but finds the classics weaker, and one notes it is a bit far from the Loop but a good reason to explore. One finds it well stocked and busy, though it leans left politically.
Address
Women & Children First, 5233 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
At a glance
- Known for
- Feminist bookstore
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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/Impressive-Cod-7103 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Visitor names this Andersonville shop as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/jakesgotanewface in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Recommends this Andersonville shop, noting it is a bit far from the Loop but a good reason to explore.
- Mixedu/bibliok in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026variety
Rates its nonfiction on politics and society as strong; finds classics weaker but offers ordering and delivery.
- Recommendsu/beepbeepboop74656 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Visitor names this Andersonville shop in reply to the request for bookstore recommendations.
- Recommendsu/tractorscum in r/chicago · Feb 2025variety
Says this Clark shop always seems well stocked and busy, though it leans similarly left politically.
- Recommendsu/khoshekhglowoud in r/chicago · Nov 2023service
Praises the shop and its selection, calling both excellent.
- Recommendsu/ShinyPennyRvnclw in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Seconds the earlier Andersonville suggestion.
- Recommendsu/99DJP in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
This visitor suggests going here, with directions by bus or the Red Line plus a short walk.
Show all 26 cited comments
- Recommendsu/AlanShore60607 in r/AskChicago · Feb 2025
Recommends visitors check out this Andersonville bookstore, noting the neighborhood is bookstore-dense.
- Recommendsu/Even-Supermarket-806 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Calls this Andersonville shop a great bookstore worth including in a neighborhood day out.
- Recommendsu/walkwithmyswag in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Says they often spent time here while growing up nearby.
- Recommendsu/DEATH_BEFORE_DECAF in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025
Suggests Women & Children First, a feminist bookstore in Andersonville.
- Recommendsu/carrlson in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Lists it among suggested shops, placed in Andersonville.
- Recommendsu/AGAB_nb89 in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026
Visitor calls the shop a great bookstore and says its name may mislead people.
- Recommendsu/alexnotalexa10 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Says this women's bookstore is within walking distance of a nearby spot and is among the oldest of its kind.
- Recommendsu/cumminginsurrection in r/chicago · Apr 2025
Lists this feminist bookstore among cool options, noting its long history.
- Recommendsu/LitwickLitten in r/chicago · Feb 2024
Lists this as one of their go-to independent bookshops.
- Recommendsu/awholedamngarden in r/AskChicago · Dec 2023
Suggests browsing this Andersonville bookshop while walking the neighbourhood's shops; says it is worth a stop.
- Recommendsu/Backo_packo in r/chicago · Dec 2023
Endorses this Andersonville shop, seconding earlier mentions.
- Recommendsu/maria17garcia in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Points to this Clark Street bookstore as an answer to the request, with no further comment.
- Recommendsu/nanaluvr in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Calls Women and Children First an Andersonville feminist bookstore worth a trip.
- Recommendsu/PatienceHelpful1316 in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
Agrees with the earlier suggestion of this shop and praises the neighborhood's independent stores.
- Recommendsu/questionably_human7 in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
This visitor rates this shop highly and enjoys spending time in Andersonville.
- Recommendsu/teamakesmepee in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Visitor lists this Andersonville shop among their favorite bookstores.
- Recommendsu/thirdcoasting in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Suggests it as an option in Andersonville.
- Mixedu/AmosDiggorySurat in r/chicago · Dec 2023
Enjoyed visiting but dislikes that the shop still requires masks.
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