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Cities (listed geographically north-to-south, east-to-west) include:
Cleveland OH
Akron OH
Bowling Green OH
Columbus OH
Dayton OH
Cincinnati OH
KY
Toledo OH
Detroit MI (including Ann Arbor and other MI)
Indianapolis IN (and other Indiana)
Madison WI
Milwaukee WI
Chicago IL (and other IL)

[Note 1:  This list includes cities in the midwestern United States (OH, KY,
MI, IN, WI, and IL).  Several other lists for other geographic regions are
posted in separate messages at the same time as this list.

[Note 2: I collected these comments from a variety of people.  I personally
have no knowledge of many of these places and take no responsibility if you
buy a book you don't enjoy. :-)   Phone numbers and precise addresses can be
gotten by calling directory assistance for the appropriate city.  Call ahead
for precise hours, as even when I list them they are subject to change.]

[Note 3: If you can add information for any of these, in particular
addresses when they are missing, please send it to me.]

[Note 4: I am cross-posting this to rec.arts.sf.written, but the bookstores
listed include *all* types of bookstores, so please don't tell me that a
particular store has a limited SF section unless I have specifically claimed
otherwise.  All references to science fiction are abbreviated SF for ease in
electronic searching.]

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Subject: Cleveland OH

Baluk's (Center Ridge Road & Westwood Road, 216-871-5122).  Relatively small
	store with a nice selection of new paperbacks and a great selection
	of magazines.  You'll find magazines here that you didn't even know
	existed.  They have a limited selection of hardcovers, but if you're
	after a recent best-seller, you'll probably find it.  This
	multi-purpose store also has a video rental store and a card/gift
	shop.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore (Mayfield Road a bit west of I-271, 216-473-1040;
	Chagrin Boulevard & Lee Road, 216-295-1600).  These two new stores
	are essentially clones of your standard B&N superstore.  They're
	both very nice, full-service stores with a full complement of
	magazines as well. Discounts on virtually all hardcovers.
	Occasional specials.  It's a bit of a mystery as to why both stores
	exist, at least in the locations they do, since they are no more
	than twenty minutes apart and are also within fifteen minutes of
	both Booksellers at Pavilion and Borders at LaPlace (both of which
	were there first).  Thus Greater Cleveland's four largest book
	superstores are all within a few miles of each other on the East
	Side.  The powers-that-be must think that those of us on the West
	and South Sides don't read.  :-)
Body Language Bookstore (3291 W 115th, 216-251-3330).  Gay/lesbian/bisexual.
Booksellers (Pavilion Mall, 216-831-5035; Westwood Town Center,
	216-333-7828; Shaker Square, 216-751-9100) and Young Readers by
	Booksellers (Pavilion Mall, 216-831-5035; Westwood Town Center,
	216-333-7828, Great Northern Shopping Center, 216-979-3000).
	Cleveland's "home-grown" bookstores.  The Pavilion Mall store is a
	very large, full-service store that is the granddaddy of Cleveland's
	book superstores.  They have a small cafe inside, a large selection
	of magazines, and a reasonable selection of out of town newspapers.
	The Pavilion store is tied with Borders at LaPlace as the best
	bookstore in Cleveland.  (They are also less than ten minutes apart
	from one another!)  The stores at Westwood Town Center and Shaker
	Square are a bit smaller and don't have the cafe, magazines, or
	newspapers.  All are great for browsing and relaxing.  The staffs
	are excellent.  Discounts on many titles.  Free gift wrapping.
	Regular live readings/music.  The Young Readers stores are
	physically separate stores specializing in children's books.  They
	also have an impressive selection of titles.
Bookstore on West 25th (six steps down from the West Side Market).  Used and
	new.  The kind of place where the best finds are in the stacks lying
	on the floor waiting to be shelved.  Best theatre section of any
	non-chain bookstore in the area.  Good lesbian/gay/bisexual section
	too.
Borders Book Shop (LaPlace at Beachwood Place, 216-292-2660).  Typical
	Borders: Very large, full-service store.  Small cafe inside.
	Another store that is great for browsing and relaxing.  They have a
	large selection of magazines, and a reasonable selection of
	out-of-town newspapers.  They are tied with Booksellers at Pavilion
	as the best bookstore in Cleveland.  The staff is excellent.
	Discounts on many hardcover titles.  Regular live readings/music.
	See the Detroit/Ann Arbor listing for a description of their
	employment test.
Borders Books Shop (Crocker and Detroit Roads, Promenade of Westlake
	shopping center, Westlake, 216-892-7667 for books and 216-892-7668
	for music).  It has a coffee bar.
Brentano's Bookstore (The Galleria, 216-621-7544).  Typical Brentano's
	Bookstore, but the only one in Cleveland.
Cleveland State University Bookstore (2400 Euclid Avenue at CSU).  A B&N
	bookstore.  They have a lot of textbooks you wouldn't find at the
	B&N superstores, but their selection of non-textbooks is a pale
	imitation of what you'll find at those stores.
Doubleday Book Shop (The Avenue, 216-621-6880).  Typical Doubleday Book
	Shop, but the only one in Cleveland.
The Flying Lemur (13743 Madison, Lakewood, 216-221-2535).  Self-described
	as "Strange and unusual books ... Cleveland's most unusual
	bookstore.  It had to happen, finally a cool place to hang out in
	Cleveland.  The Lemur promises to have the most unique selection of
	books in Cleveland ... and possibly the U.S.  Want to know how to
	take over your own country?  How to make a living donateing yourself
	to science?  ... and a giant flying lemur.  Poetry, sex, violence,
	drugs, we got it all.  Come check out our new fun-fur chairs.  And
	...  in-store piercing by body piercer Scott Patterson, with over 5
	years experience and just an all around great guy.  Clean, safe,
	professional,  We would settle for nothing less.  Come in and see
	his portfollio and he'll be glad to answer any questions you may
	have.  He also be just as eager to discuss the meaning of life and
	the existence of God.  So come in and check us out.  Have a sojo
	soda or some Sioux City sarsparilla from the cow fridge.  (Sorry no
	Big-K ...  yet.)"  [I hope someone locally can give me a more
	coherent description.]
Half Price Books (Warrensville and Van Aken Boulevards).  Chain of
	half-price new and used books is a godsend.  "Not your average
	superstore outlet but really great finds at unbeatable prices, even
	at half price, I can't help but spend $50 each time I go.  The
	favorite bookstore of all my college-age friends who can't afford
	splurges at Borders or Booksellers."
John Wallace Skinner's Americana (Caxton Bldg., downtown).  Not too
	impressive in the way of vintage books, but a neat collection of
	art, posters, and stuff that this very interesting man has collected
	over a lifetime.  You may be the only person in his little emporium
	all day.  Go just for the conversation.
John Zubal (W 25th).  "This must be the largest bookstore in the country."
	[I doubt that--see Powell's in Portland.]  A warehouse of rare and
	collectible books.  Pricey, but what do you expect?
Macs Backs Paperbacks (1820 Coventry Rd).  It has a few new books and a lot
	of used paperbacks (a few used hardbacks).  All genres of fiction.
	Occasional events such as poetry readings are held there, and a lot
	are advertised there.
Old Erie Street Bookstore.
Six Steps Down.
Three Ninety-Seven Bookshop (1127 Euclid Ave, 216-781-1666).  Used
	hardbacks, all $3.97.  Open Mon-Fri 10:30AM-3PM.
U. S. Government Bookstore (Room 1653, Federal Building, 1240 E 9th,
	216-522-4922, FAX 216-522-4714).  "Did you know that the U. S.
	Government Printing Office (GPO) operates 24 bookstores across the
	country? ...and that they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and
	interesting things you'll find anywhere?"

Oberlin OH:

Miranda Books (19 S Main, Oberlin, OH 44074, 216-775-1296).
	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10AM-6PM; Tue, Thu 10AM-8PM; Sun 1PM-5PM.

(Most of this section was contributed by Greg Naples,
ak440@cleveland.Freenet.Edu.)

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Subject: Akron OH

The Bookseller, Inc. (174 W Exchange, 43302, 216-762-3101).  Used and rare
	book store which has been in Akron since 1948.
Borders (3737 W Market, the Montrose area.).  "It is fashionable to bemoan
	the loss of independents but in this case Borders is offering very
	good service to customers, has a great selection, and has been a hit
	here since day one.  The staff is excellent."
Buckeye Bookstore (Brittian Road, 216-794-2455).  All types of books.
	Hours are 4 PM--9 PM.
Marrow of Tradition (1706 W Market).  Specializing in African American
	books--mostly new, some used as well as arts and crafts.  Neat
	place.
Schoolhouse Antiques (500 W Exchange).  Akron has two used book stores
	in the building and there is another just accross Exchange street.
	One specializes in hardcover editions and is a phenomenal book store
	to see, twelve foot shelves on the walls and antique book shelves on
	the floor.  The selections at the three complement each other well,
	you can find almost any catagory at at least one of the three.  One
	of the three is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Subject: Bowling Green OH

Grounds for Thought (174 South Main, 419-354-3266).  Coffee shop (they roast
	their own!) and used bookshop.  They specialize in used paperbacks
	and their strong sections (titles) are Sf, mysteries, social
	sciences, and psychology.  Some first editions are available.  They
	welcome inquiries and they offer their stock of new titles at
	typically 15% off cover price and will do book orders.  The general
	manager, Louie Staeble, is an avid bibliophile and a great joy to
	chat with.
Pauper's Books (206 North Main, 419-352-2163).  Leo Schifferli, the owner,
	has amassed a huge collection of used paperback and hardcover books
	that literally fills every available space in the shop.  He has a
	vast selection in just about every category imaginable and welcomes
	inquiries.  Leo offers a 10% discount on most new books and orders
	and special orders are always welcome.  Pauper's is also the place
	for "strange change" as Leo is in the habit of making change on
	customer's purchases with $2 bills and Susan B. Anthony $1 coins.

Of course, Bowling Green also has the standard walden Books at the local
mall as well as a branch of SBX (Student Book Exchange), Bee Gee Bookstore
(no it isn't a bookstore dedicated to the Brothers Gibb) and the BGSU
Campus Bookstore.  SBX and Bee Gee Bookstore are primarily new and used
textbooks.

(Most of this section was contributed by Eric A. Beatty,
ebeatty@andy.bgsu.edu.)

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Subject: Columbus OH

Acorn Bookshop (1464 West Fifth Ave, 614-486-1860).   Stuart Wheeler has a
	good-sized clean collection of used books.  Very fairly priced and
	there is no junk there at all.  The shop is low-key and friendly.
	All subjects. 
Barnes & Noble (3280 Tremont Rd, 614-459-0920; 3685 W Dublin-Granville Rd,
	Dublin, 614-798-0077; 5160 E. Main, Whitehall, 614-863-3050)
Book Loft of German Village (631 S Third, 614-464-1774).  A 500,000+ volume
	new book store.  Open Sun-Sat 10AM-10PM or longer.
The Bookworm (?) (on Woodruff, right off N High).  "Located in the basement
	of a church, this place is open only two days a week, Wednesdays and
	Thursdays from 10-2, I think.  Small place--small selection of
	stuff--usually the same stuff--but they have the books arranged in
	neat subjects like "Dog Stories" and "Occult."  Plus, older women
	sit and run the place and it's interesting to hear them converse
	with each other.  I have found some very good books here that cost
	only 25 or 50 cents. "
Borders Books & Music (4545 Kenny Rd, 614-451-2292).  Has a coffee shop.
The British Papermill (5891 Scarborough Mall, Brice Road and I-70,
	614-577-0220, 614-491-1128).  Collector cards (especially SF),
	comics, used magazines of SF nature.  Lots of (non-sport) collector
	cards.  Will take toy soldiers in trade.  SF odds and ends (e.g.,
	Daleks are next to ALF trading cards).
Chabad Torah Center (between Gould and Broadleigh on the north side of
	Broad) Jewish and Judaica.  It carries a fair amount of children's
	books and a small selection of sforim.
Chene's Bookstore (1272 Hunter Ave, lchene@infinet.com, 614-299-2440).
	Jewish and Judaica.  Phone orders or hours by appointment.
Discount Paperback Center (1646 N High).  A very small place in the bottom
	of a building.  "There's nothing really great about this place, but
	one will find always find what they are looking for in the oddest
	of places. This place has old books, comic books, and some new
	books. The type of store to check out every six months or so...."
Fan the Flames.  Women's books.
Fireside Book Company, 503 City Park Ave, 614-621-1928,
	fireside@infinet.com).  General stock used and antiquarian books
	with an emphasis on modern literature, travel/adventure narratives,
	cookery, general history and poetry.  Also in-print and out-of-print
	sheet music, vintage postcards and prints, antique book ends, a
	search service and "darn good free coffee" (according to them).  The
	stock is 14,000+ volumes and growing, with a quick turnover.  "We
	are most willing to check our stacks for folks who contact us via
	email."  Will mail a map of Columbus used and antiquarian books
	dealers if you send them an SASE.  Open Tue-Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun
	12N-5PM.
Half-Price Books-Records-Magazines (Carriage Place, Bethal Rd & Sawmill Rd,
	614-457-6333; Brice Park, Brice Rd & Tussing, 614-755-4110).
	"Personally, I think that this chain is the best idea anyone ever
	came up with.  I love this book store over all.  There are thousands
	of used paperbacks, all in good or better condition, sorted
	alphabetically by author.  All sell for half of the cover price.
	This means that you can sometimes find several editions of the same
	book, with cover prices ranging from $2.95 up to $5.99!  (I wisely
	purchase the same book with the lower cover price...)"
Long's Book Store (1836 N High).  "This store is mainly visited by the
	freshmen crowd.  Somewhere between the textbooks and the OSU
	t-shirts, there apparently are some regular books.  As a personal
	rule, I avoid this place, probably because I don't like putting my
	bookbag in their little lockers."
Pengwyn Books Ltd (2500 N High).  "A used book store that's open '8 days a
	week.'  Many many books.  Um, one may find some good stuff here.  I
	think most of it is overpriced, but I say that about anything.  Try
	this place."
SBX (1805 N High).  "In addition to textbooks, they also have "regular"
	books.  A while ago, they used to have a lot of these regular books,
	but then someone determined they were losing money that way so they
	got rid of many of them.  Still, they have new releases and an okay
	selection of stuff - but their stock decreases every second."
U. S. Government Bookstore (Room 207, Federal Building, 200 N High,
	614-469-6956, FAX 614-469-5374).  "Did you know that the U. S.
	Government Printing Office (GPO) operates 24 bookstores across the
	country? ...and that they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and
	interesting things you'll find anywhere?"
Village Bookshop (2424 W Dublin-Granville in Worthington, 614-889-2674).
	Remainders of all kinds.  Two rooms of used books, rest remainders.
	"About half the staff know where things are; the other half are
	cashiers only.  There are books piled everywhere in this ex-church.
	Good prices, especially for books with artwork.  Damaged books
	section.  polite staff, non-intrusive.  Comfortable chairs to rest
	and read in.  Shelves not alphabetized"
Wexner Center Bookstore (in the Wexner Center).  A large assortment of new
	art books, including contemporary art books from outside the US.
Karen Wickliff Books (2579 N High).  "Similar to Pengywyn Books, many used
	books--most look like they've been sitting there for quite a while."
Roy Willis, Bookseller (High St).  Open Mon-Sat 11AM-5PM.

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Subject: Dayton OH

Books & Co. (350 E Stroop Rd, in the Town and Country Shopping Center in the
	center of Kettering, 513-298-6540, 800-777-4881, FAX 513-298-7895).
	"Wide selection of books, very large children's section, business
	and computer book rooms, obscure titles and authors, workers
	recommendation shelves in several topical areas, an in-store cafe
	serving desserts and gourmet coffees, childrens reading hours on
	weekends, average of eight acoustic music shows a month, special
	readings by guest authors, special events like cooking, magic, kid's
	summer reading program, couple's night, several book signing events
	with talks by the authors each month,art exhibits, seminars.  They
	even had a decoy-carving workshop in this month.  All in all an
	excellent place to spend an entire day, days even!  Sorry to run on,
	but this is a *great* bookstore with one of the most competent
	staffs I have seen in many years."  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM,
	Sun 9AM-6PM.
Books & Co. (19 East Second, 513-222-6622).  Another branch of the above.
	"It is quite a bit smaller than that store, but I am sure provides
	the same excellent service.

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Subject: Cincinnati OH

Acres of Books (owner is presently looking for a new location).  Mostly
	humanities, social science.  Some nice 19th Century stuff (when
	Cincinnati was a major publishing town).  Slightly pricey.
Aquarius Bookshop (831 Main, 513-721-5193).  Native American.
Armchair Adventures (1545 1/2 Scott, Covington KY, 606-261-6345).  Used and
	antiquarian.  Open Wed and Sat 2PM-6PM; other hours by chance or
	appointment.
Barnes & Noble (7727 Kenwood Road, across from Kenwood Town Centre,
	513-984-9599; Hyde Park Plaza).  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-11PM, Sun
	11:30AM-9PM.
Joseph-Beth Bookstore (Rookwood Plaza at Madison and Edwards, Norwood).
	A family-owned mega store that started in Lexington KY.
Blue Marble (3054 Madison Rd, Oakley, on the square, 513-731-2665).
	Children's books.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 12N-4PM.
Book Inn (4011 Allston, Oakley Sq, 513-631-4079).  Used and antiquarian.
	Open Mon and Wed 12N-5PM, Tue, Thu, and Sat 1PM-9:30PM, Sun 1PM-6PM.
Books & Co. (Town & Country Shopping Center, 350 E. Stroop Rd at Far Hills,
	513-298-6540 or 800-7770-4881).  Ten thousand titles (not books!),
	lots of everything.  Call to place order (no charge).  Mon-Sat
	9AM-9PM daily (until 11PM Fri & Sat during the summer), Sun 9AM-6PM.
	(Take 75 north to 675 north.  Exit 4B (Rt48 north) then north on 48
	(Far Hills) about four miles to the Town & Country Shopping Center
	(on right).  Exit 4 is a double exit, the first one puts you on Alex
	Bell (St Rt 725), the second on northbound 48.  725 connects to 48,
	so if you take the wrong one it's no big deal.)
Borders (across from TriCounty Mall at Kemper Road and Princeton Road).
Brentano's Bookstore (Tower Place, 513-723-9656; Kenwood Town Centre,
	Kenwood, 513-891-2141; Tri-County Mall, Springdale, 513-671-5441).
	Open Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sunday 12N-6PM.
Children's Bookery (1175 Smiley Ave, Forest Park, 513-742-8822).  Open
	Mon-Sat 10AM-8:30PM, SUn 12N-5PM.
Contemporary Arts Center Bookstore (115 East Fifth Street, 513-241-4428).
	Art books, unusual gifts, prints, and craft items.  Open Mon-Sat
	10:30AM-5:30PM, Sun 1PM-5PM.
DuBois Book Store (321 Calhoun, Clifton, 513-281-4120).  New and used
	textbooks.
Dust Jacket (3200 Lindwood Ave, 513-871-4224).  Used and antiquarian.  Open
	Mon and Sat 12N-5PM, Wed and Thu 1PM-8PM,Fri 10AM-3PM.
Duttenhofer's Books and News (214 W McMillan, Clifton, 513-381-1340).  Used
	books and antiquarian.  Large SF and mystery sections
	When I was there, it had the best selection of used books in French
	I had ever seen (though they said this was unusual).  This and
	Kaldi's are "must-visit"s for book lovers.  Open Mon-Fri 10AM-9PM,
	Sat-Sun 8:30AM-7PM.
For the Love of Books (4331 Winston Ave in Latonia Center, Covington KY,
	606-261-5515).  Used books.  Large SF, horror, and mystery sections.
Half Price Books (8118 Montgomery Road, Kenwood; 11389 Princeton Road,
	Springdale, 513-772-1511).  Used and remainders, good prices.  Open
	Mon-Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-7PM.
Infinity (110 W McMillan, Clifton Heights, 513-751-7793).  SF and comics.
Kaldi's Bookstore and Coffeeshop (1204 Main Street, 513-241-3070).  Used
	books, coffee, sandwiches in the up-and-coming Main Street Art
	District.  Good paperback SF and mystery sections.  Entertainment on
	weekend evenings.  This and Duttenhofer's are "must-visit"s for book
	lovers.  Open Mon 10AM-2:30PM, Tue-Thu 10AM-1AM, Fri-Sat 10AM-2AM,
	Sun 10AM-12M.
Little Professor Bookstore (Forest Fair Mall [NW side of the city, on
	outerbelt], 513-671-9797; Montgomery Square Mall [where I-71 crosses
	Montgomery Rd]).  Worth mentioning due to their sheer size and
	because they sell used library books.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun
	12N-5PM.
McMicken Street Book Store (454 W McMicken, 513-621-4865).  An incredible
	used bookstore.  Four stories of books in an old row house.  Low
	prices, homey atmosphere, interesting owner (have him give you a
	brief tour of the layout your first time), relaxing music, easy to
	have the afternoon slip by.  Don't let the neighborhood scare you.
	Open Thu 4PM-6PM, Sat 1PM-6PM, Sun 12N-4PM (but always call for
	current hours--they change frequently).
Milford Emporium (200 Main, Milford, 513-248-1864).  Used and antiquarian.
	Open Mon, Tue, Thu-Sat 11AM-5PM (closed Wed and Sat).
New World Bookshop (336 Ludlow Avenue, Clifton, 513-861-6100).
	Specializing in small press, new age, fiction, poetry, and art.
	Also sells Birkenstocks, cards, and cassette tapes. Open Mon-Thu
	10AM-9PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun 12N-6PM.
Ohio Book Store, Inc. (726 Main, 513-821-5142).  Five floors of used books.
	Great history section.  They also do book binding.  A good store to
	browse in.  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-4:45PM.
Phantasy Emporium (117 Calhoun, Clifton, 513-281-0606).  New and used
	SF and comics.
Queen City Books (39 E 7th, 513-721-2116).  Small, but surprisingly
	literary selection.
Seven Hills Books (49 Central, 513-851-6030).
Significant Books & Stamps (3053 Madison Rd, Oakley Sq, 513-321-7567).  Used
	and antiquarian.  Open Tue and Thur 12N-9PM, Mon, Fri, and Sat
	12N-6PM.
T & S Books (1545 Scott, Covington KY, 606-261-6435).  Used and antiquarian.
	Open Tue and Sat 10AM-5PM, Wed and Fri 10AM-8PM, Thu 10AM-6PM,
	Sun 12N-5PM (closed Mon).
Willisonian Institute (1609 Chase Ave, 513-542-5231).  Used and antiquarian.
	Open Wed-Fri 1PM-6PM.

Brentano's in Tower Place, the Contemporary Arts Center Bookstore, Kaldi's,
the Ohio Book Store, and Queen City Books, are within walking distance of
the convention center.

(Thanks to Scott Kellicker (scott.kellicker@sdrc.com) for most of this
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Subject: KY

Louisville:

All Booked Up (Bardstown Rd south of Eastern Parkway).  "Tends to be a
	little costlier than Twice Told Books."
Hawley Cooke Booksellers (Bardstown Road).  "Larger mid-sized stores (not
	much smaller than Joseph-Beth).  One of Hawley Cooke's hallmarks is
	a very fine periodical section.  Lots of newspapers from around the
	country, foreign language magazines and newspapers--you can often
	find DER SPIEGEL and DIE ZEIT, as well as French and Spanish mags.
	Hawley Cooke has a very good balance between fiction and
	non-fiction.  Very strong new release section, has some depth, not
	just the New York Times bestseller list.  On the history/political
	science end, I would say that Hawley Cooke is competitive with DC
	stores.  It doesn't have the insiders' latest pubs like Sidney
	Kramer's does--but there really *is* only *one* Sidney Kramer's in
	the whole wide world.  During my various stints at Fort Knox, Hawley
	Cooke has kept me tied in with the disciplines, though.  Its
	offerings tend to be oriented on academic fare, rather than policy
	analysis or "popular" history.  Hawley Cooke knows the books the
	Louisville elite "needs" to read to compete intellectually with the
	really big cities, and stocks its shelves accordingly.  Nice
	childrens' section; they do storytelling on Saturdays."
Twice Told Books (Bardstown Rd south of Eastern Parkway,
	twicetol@iglou.com).  They have a good collection of fiction and
	other topics.

Other:

Hallmark Store (Lincoln Trail, Radcliffe).  "Has a really excellent set of
	offerings in the area of military history (Radcliffe is just outside
	Fort Knox). It is almost as good as Sidney Kramer in this area,
	which of course is the highest level of praise I can render to a
	commercial non-fiction store.  It doesn't come up to the Pentagon
	Book Store, but does give the Armor School Bookstore (in the "little
	PX" back of Boudinot Hall) a run for its money."
Joseph-Beth Booksellers (Lexington Green Mall, 3319 Nicholasville Road,
	Lexington KY, 606-273-3911, in KY 800-248-6849,
	http://www.josephbeth.com/jbeth).  "Kentucky's largest bookstore,
	Joseph-Beth stocks in excess of 130,000 titles.  In addition, they
	incorporate a travel agency office in their travel books section and
	a cafe next to their cookbook section.  They also boast a fairly
	large classical music on CD section.  Special services include mail
	order and frequent autographings."  Recently [5/96] moved to a
	larger location in the same mall.  Featured in an article in
	PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 20 May 1996.
Thousand and One Paperbacks (off of Outer Loop, Louisville).  Great
	selection of used paperbacks.

(See also Cincinnati OH listings for stores in Covington KY.)

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Subject: Toledo OH

Thackeray's Books (in Westgate Village Shopping Center, at the corner of
	Central and Secor, 419-537-9259).  "A quite nice bookstore in one
	of the outer parts of Toledo, Thackeray's has a pretty good
	selection of all book categories, and will do special orders.  Their
	computer and travel sections are excellent; the store even carries
	some shareware.  Thackeray's offers a 30% discount on books on the
	New York Times bestsellers list, and usually has some rather good
	discount deals on books in the front of the store.  Also has a
	decent magazine section and carries some out-of-state newspapers
	(NYT, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune).  Their ad says "Toledo's
	most complete bookstore", and they do their best to live up to
	that."

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Subject: Detroit MI

Barnes & Noble (NE corner of Rochester Rd and Auburn, Rochester).  Also a
	full-service store, and is also excellent, but not up to Borders'
	standard.  The first "super-store."
Borders Book Shop (31150 Southfield Rd at 13 Mile, Birmingham).
	Full-service, store for new books.  Large selection also of
	magazines, out of town and foreign newspapers.  This is the
	premiere book store of SE Michigan.  The staff is also excellent.
Borders Books and Music (Novi Town Center, on the south side of I-96 at the
	Novi Rd exit, just west of the I-275/I-696 interchange).  They have
	added a rather sizeable music department in the process of moving
	across the parking lot from their old location.  It also has a
	cappucino bar, something you don't see much of in the Midwest.  The
	book section is now comparable in size to that of the Birmingham
	store.
Borders Books and Music (4590 Utica Park Blvd, at Van Dyke Highway and Hall
	Road (20-mile), Utica, 810-726-8555).  This is the newest Borders to
	the Detroit area.  About the same as the one in Novi with both books
	and music, and includes a nice coffee & sandwich bar.  Lots of
	everything.  Knowledgeable staff.  Free gift wrapping.   Open
	Mon-Thu 9AM-10PM; Fri-Sat 9AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-8PM.
John K. King Books (901 W Lafayette at the Lodge freeway).  The largest
	bookstore in Michigan sells only used books.  A four-story warehouse
	with hundreds of thousands of books.  "A bibliophile's wet dream
	come true.  Hardcovers range from $2-$6.  Also has many large
	collections of matching sets (encyclopedias, DIY collections,
	classics, etc.) Magazines and records too.  (In fact, they even have
	a room with some antique collectibles.)  If you're in town for a
	conference, this is the place to go when you decide to skip the
	keynote address.  Walking distance (although a bit long) from Cobo
	Convention Center.  There's also a branch store in Ferndale (near
	north suburb) on Woodward just south of 9 Mile at 22524 Woodward.
	This store seems to carry lots of hardcover classics that would
	appeal to the more timid suburbanites who have forgotten their flak
	jackets and don't want to go to Detroit.  (But the *big* store is
	worth the trip.)"
U. S. Government Bookstore (Suite 160, Federal Building, 477 Michigan Ave,
	313-226-7816, FAX 313-226-4698).  "Did you know that the U. S.
	Government Printing Office (GPO) operates 24 bookstores across the
	country? ...and that they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and
	interesting things you'll find anywhere?"
Waldenbooks (Plymouth Rd between Merriman and Middlebelt, Livonia).  "Worthy
	of mention, though they do suffer a little from the problem with
	most national chain bookstores, in that they are a little skimpy in
	the less common fields of interest."

Ann Arbor MI:

Afterwords (Main just north of Liberty).  Specializes in publisher's
	remainders.  "Stock varies, naturally, but I usually find something
	I want whenever I go in."
Aunt Agatha's Bookshop (213 South Fourth Ave, 313-769-1114).  Specializing
	in mysteries and crime fiction.
Barnes & Noble (3245 Washtenaw at Huron Parkway, 313-677-6475).  25,000
	square feet, including books, magazines, software, video games, and
	espresso bar.  Lotsa discount books too.  Nice place.
Books in General (322 South State, 313-769-1250).  The best store in town
	for used technical books.  It's a second floor space with a very
	small sign.
Borders (612 E Liberty, 313-668-7652).  Better than the Birmingham store for
	academic titles, and does have the best foreign language section of
	all the Borders.  On July 16, 1994, Borders moved into the old
	Jacobson's department store.  "They used about 45,000 square feet
	for the two-story retail area, which, according to what I've read,
	includes 160,000 book titles, 70,000 music CDs, a few hundred
	computer CD titles, a few thousand video tapes, and an espresso bar
	(with rich desserts).  It feels more like a department store, and
	obviously it's less intimate than the old store, but there are still
	a number of places to sit and browse.  My biggest complaint is that
	they need to have maps, and the people at the Information desk told
	me they plan to do those soon, once they're sure all the sections
	are going to stay where they are.  As expected, the Borders
	standards for selection, organization, and helpful employees are
	being maintained.  Check this one out if you're in the area."  The
	staff in all Borders has to pass a literature test before they are
	hired.  "The test is a list of books and you have to write the name
	of the authors beside them.  Another part of the test lists books
	and you have to say where in the store you'd find the books
	(fiction, anthropology, etc.).  And, finally, there's a little math
	on the test."
Crazy Wisdom (206 N 4th, 313-665-2757).  Specializing in New Age and 
	religious books.
David's Books (622 E Liberty, 313-665-8017 ).  A second-floor shop
	of used books.
Dawn Treader (514 E Liberty, 313-998-1008).  Used books.
Little Professor (Stadium and Maple in Westgate shopping center).  Yet
	another superstore.  One of the two best newsstands in town.
	Has armchairs and a fireplace in the back of the store.
Shaman Drum Bookshop (313 South State, 313-662-7407).  Specializing in books
	about the humanities.  Recently [12/94] expanded, taking over two
	street-level storefronts as well as its original second-floor
	location, now devoted to the textbook business, while the 
	ground-floor level deals with the usual humanities specialty books.
Underworld (S University).  A SF specialty shop (used SF books, games,
	comics).  The Underworld is owned by the same folks as the Dawn 
	Treader, so it's sort of a spin-off.
Webster's (Plymouth Rd. near Huron in a shopping center).  A superstore.
West Side Book Shop (113 W Liberty, 313-995-1891).  Used and rare books,
	maps.
Wooden Spoon (Fourth north of Ann).  "Recently (fall 93) changed ownership
	when the original owner retired.  The new owner owns one or two
	other used book stores (as opposed to used bookstores), and just
	finished a clearance sale to make room for some remodeling.  No
	idea how the new stock will look."

Niles MI:

Andrews & Rose Booksellers (105 East Main, 616-683-4251).  General used and
	out-of-print.  Mon-Sat 12N-6PM.
Casperson Books (1303 Niles-Buchanan Rd, 616-683-2888).  General stock.
	Wed, Sat, Sun 9AM-7PM and by appt.

"Ann Arbor now has major bookstores near every part of town.  Downtown
has Borders and Community Newscenter.  Little Professor is on the west
side of town, Barnes and Noble on the east, and Websters on the north.
Those on the south side have to make do with Borders, Doubleday, and
Waldenbooks. :-)"

Someone else reports that they read somewhere recently the statistic that
Ann Arbor has five times the national average of bookstores per capita.

Also, Windsor, Ontario, is right across the border from Detroit, and
bookstores in Canada carry British editions of books that are
unavailable in the US.  You can get to Windsor from downtown Detroit by
taking the tunnel bus, which runs every half hour and costs $1.50.  You
have to pass through customs so be sure to bring some ID.  All of these
bookstores are within easy walking distance of the bus stop at the
tunnel exit.  See the "Bookstores in Northern North American Cities"
list for details.

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Subject: Indianapolis IN

The Abstract (4850 W Mooresville Rd, 317-856-3710).  General stock.
	Tue 10AM-6PM, Sun 1PM-4PM and by appt.
Books, Antiques & More (1048 Virginia Ave, 317-636-1595).  Books, postcards,
	prints.  Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Borders Bookshop (5612 Castleton Corner Lane, 317-849-8660).  Typical
	superstore.  See the Detroit/Ann Arbor listing for a description of
	the test the staff has to pass.
Broad Ripple Book Store (6407 Ferguson, 317-259-1980).  Americana, art,
	Indiana, natural history, philosophy.  Tue-Fri 11AM-6PM,
	Sat 11AM-5PM.
Half-Price Books (8316 Castleton Corner Dr, not far off I-465, and two other
	locations).  Used and remaindered.  "I've not bought any books on
	criticism there, but I have picked up some copies of Greek classics,
	contemporary American and British fiction, etc.  It's worth a look."
Murder and Mayhem (6412 Carrollton Ave, 317-254-8273).  Mysteries, one
	presumes.
Odds & Eads Booksellers (1127 Prospect, 317-635-2583).  General stock.
	Sat 10AM-5PM and by appt.
The Old Library Bookshop (6219 N Guilford Ave, east of College and south of
	65th/Broad Ripple Ave, 317-254-3031).  General used, rare,
	out-of-print.  Twenty dealers, including former Blue River Books.
	Open Mon-Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Van Buskirk Books (5432 University Ave).  Used books.

Bloomington IN:
 
Between the Lines (1400 E 3rd, 812-332-4440).  Used books.  Open seven days
	a week 11AM-9PM.
Bookcellar (322 E Kirkwood, 812-331-1781).  Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-6PM.
Caveat Emptor Books (112 N Walnut, 812-332-9995).  [Not a name *I* would
	pick for a store!]  Mon-Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun 12N-6PM.

South Bend, IN:

Erasmus Books (1027 East Wayne, 219-232-8444).  General used stock.
	Tue-Sun 12N-6PM.
The Griffon Bookstore (121 E Colfax, 219-287-5533).  New and used books,
	SF, mysteries, philosophy and theology.  Also military and
	role-playing games, cards, and gifts.

Fort Wayne IN:
 
Hyde Brothers Booksellers (1428 N Wells, 219-424-0197).  General stock.

There is a pamphlet called "Antiquarian Book Dealers of Indiana 1994"
available from Reading Room Books, 264 S. Wabash Street, Wabash, IN
46992 (219-563-6421).
 
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Subject: Madison WI
 
Avol's Bookstore (240 West Gilman, 608-255-4730).  New and used.  Over
	150,000 titles. emphasizing scholarly books, publishers' specials,
	European imports, review copies.  Mon, Thu-Fr 10AM-9PM;
	Tue-Wed 10AM-6:30PM; Sat 1PM-6PM; Sun 11AM-5PM.
Bookworks (109 State, 608-255-4848).  Used, out-of-print, and rare books.
	Mon-Sat 11AM-2PM and 3PM-6PM.
Canterbury (341 State at Gorham, 608-258-9911).  Good selection of new books
	with coffee shop, dimly lit, music, very aesthetic.
Medler's Books (449-D State, 608-284-0744).  Used, rare, and out-of-print
	books in all subject areas.  Pricey.  Open daily, often late.
More Books! on State Street (310 State, 608-258-8084).  New and used, gift
	books, art, cookbooks, poetry, children, humor, mystery, women's
	studies, SF, philosophy, history, religion, Wisconsin, etc.
	Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 9AM-8PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
Paul's Book Store (670 State, 608-257-2968).  Large general stock of used
	and out-of-print books, somewhat worn.  Open daily.
Penny Lane (521 State, 608-255-3229).  Used tapes and records, very small
	philosophy, but some good material.
Shakespeare's Books (18 North Carroll, 608-255-5521).  Madison's largest
	used and rare bookstore, with 250,000 volumes.  Eclectic, general
	stock with special displays of first editions, autographed copies,
	and antiquarian works.  Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-5PM.
Stony Hill Antiques (2140 Regent, 608-231-1247).  General antiquarian books,
	specializing in Wisconsin and Midwest Americana, fine bindings and
	first editions.  Tue-Sat 10AM-5:15PM.
20th Century Books (108 King, 608-251-6226).  New and used books
	specializing in popular culture such as SF, mystery, and comics.
	Mon-Thu 9:30AM-5:30PM, Fri 9:30AM-7PM, Sat 10:30AM-5:30PM,
	Sun 12N-5:30PM.
University Book Store (711 State, info@univbkstr.com,
	http://www.univbkstr.com, 608-257-3784).  A private organization
	"serving the UW and Madison community since 1894."  100,000 titles
	in the General Book Department, an extensive Medical and Technical
	Reference area, plus remainders, half-price books, foreign-language
	books, a coffee cart, UW clothing and gifts, etc.  Special orders
	and out of print searches.  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM, Sun 12N-5PM.
 
(Most of this section was contributed by Jethro Miller
[jeth@cicero.spc.uchicago.edu].)

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Subject: Milwaukee WI

A+B Schroeder (708 W Wisconsin).  Large but terribly disordered and crowded.
	Lots of trash, soft porn, records.
Harry W. Schwartz Bookstore.
Cultural Connection Bookstore.  African-American focused.
Renaissance Book Shop (834 N Plankington).   Four floors, ill-kept, trashy,
	somewhat better upstairs.  Some old philosophy, bound Thomist
	journals.
U. S. Government Bookstore (Room 190, Federal Building, 517 E Wisconsin
	Ave, 414-297-1304, FAX 414-297-1300). "Did you know that the U. S.
	Government Printing Office (GPO) operates 24 bookstores across the
	country? ...and that they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and
	interesting things you'll find anywhere?

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Subject: Chicago IL

Hyde Park Area:

57th Street Bookstore (1301 E 57th at Kimbark, 312-684-1300).  This is a
	general branch of the Seminary Co-op.  Very good children's book
	section, and a nice collection of fiction, SF, and mysteries.
	See Seminary Co-op for membership program details.  Open Mon-Thu
	10AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-8PM.
Ex-Libris Theological Books (1340 E 55th, next to Louis Kiernan,
	312-955-3456).  Specializing in theological and rare books.  Open
	Mon-Sat 12N-6PM.
Louis Kiernan Books  (1342 E 55th at Kenwood, 312-752-2555).  Reasonable
	collection of used.  A little smaller than both O'Gara and Powell's
	but still worth a look.  Open 1PM-?.
O'Gara and Wilson (1311 E 57th bewteen Kimbark and Woodlawn, near the
	Medici, 312-363-0993).  As organized as Powell's is labyrinthine,
	but also good.  Oldest bookstore in Chicago.  Older books, loosely
	alphabetized, some sparse coverage, good history, Macintosh store
	with good prices.  Open Mon-Sat 9AM-10PM, Sun 12N-10PM.
Powell's (with one store at 1501 E 57th at Harper, one at 2850 N Lincoln
	north of Diversey, and a warehouse at 828 S Wabash; 312-955-7780,
	312-248-1444, 312-341-0748).  Large, superior quality, very pricey,
	some sections not alphabetized, good technical philosophy, restroom.
	May or may not be a branch or the parent of the famous Portland, OR
	store (opinions differ).  Open seven days 9AM-11PM.
Scholars Bookstore (1379 E 53rd, 312-288-6565).  New books.  Small Asian
	store.  Very few English titles.
Seminary Cooperative Bookstore (Chicago Theological Seminary (5757 S
	University Avenue at 58th, 800-777-1456, 312-752-1959).  "Has a good
	theological section but its only connection with the Seminary is
	that it rents space from them.  It is, in my opinion, the best
	academic bookstore in the social sciences and humanities in the
	world, for English-language books at any rate.  Anyone can shop
	there, but members receive a 10% discount on most books and may
	special-order books from anywhere in the world.  Membership costs
	$30 (for three shares of stock).  Members also receive an annual
	dividend and an additional rebate on their total annual expenditures
	(in good years; recently finances have been tight), and if they
	really want to, they can cancel their membership and cash in their
	stock after owning it for a year.  To join, show up between 8:30 AM
	and 5 PM, Monday-Friday.  They will ship worldwide.  Service is
	somewhat slow since they use U.S.P.S. book rate to keep costs down.
	"Books arrive well-packaged and I've never gotten a damaged one."
	Open Mon-Fri 8:30AM-9:00PM, Sat 10AM-6PM.
University of Chicago Bookstore (970 E 58th at Ellis, 312-702-7712).
	General books downstairs, slightly academic tilt, but reasonable
	general section.  One of the best technical/scientific bookstores
	in the Chicago area.  Very strong math, science, and computer
	science sections.  Open Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM (textbooks), Mon-Sat
	9AM-5PM.

Other:

Alkahest Bookshop (1814 Central, 708-475-0990).  "Small store but clean and
	bright.  Used books in nice condition in many catagories.  Strong
	in art books.  Lots of proofs and review copies in several
	catagories.  A couple bookcases of mystery/thriller/espionage one of
	SF, fantasy, and horror (about half are proofs).  Within these
	latter categories, generally average stock at reasonable prices with
	the occasional gem.  Worth a visit."  Open Tue-Fri 11AM-5PM,
	Sat 11AM-6PM, occasionally Sundays.
Aspidistra (2630 N Clark, 312-549-3129).  HUGE warehouse of used and some
	new books.  Cheap.  Seems to be declining, is now badly disordered,
	and shabby.  The SF section is particularly poor.  Open
	Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun 12N-7:30PM.
Barbara's Bookstore (3130 North Broadway, 312-477-0411; 1350 N Wells,
	312-642-5044 in Oldtown across the street from the adult theaters
	and bookstores; 1800 N Clybourn, 312-664-1113; Navy Pier; 1100 Lake
	Street, Oak Park 708-848-9140).
Barnes & Noble (1S550 Rt. 83, Oakbrook Terrace 708-571-0999; yes, that's the
	letter 'S' in that address, not a 5; 659 W Diversey 312-871-9004;
	1701 Sherman, Evanston 708-328-0883).  Tens of thousands of books,
	coffee bars, and places to sit and browse.  They seem aimed at
	the general reader -- extensive selection but nothing too technical.
	Lots of general science, for example, but not many professional
	texts.
Dan Behnke (2463 N Lincoln, 312-404-0403).  Small, but very orderly and good
	quality. Computer inventory.  Open Mon-Sat 12N-10:30PM, Sun 12N-7PM.
Bookman's Corner (2959 N Clark, 312-929-8298).  "Cluttered, somewhat varied,
	cheap!  Unable to examine all of the philosophy stacked on the floor
	because of no room to shift the piles!  Rapid turnover of new
	materials."  Open Mon-Sat 12N-8:30PM, Sun 12N-6PM.
Books & Bytes (815 E Ogden Ave, Naperville 708-416-0102).  Technical books,
	heavy emphasis on computers and computing.  (Bell Labs has a big
	facility in Naperville.)  "The best technical computer bookstore 
	around.  Very stong on programing and OS's.  Not the best place to
	pick up a WordPerfect book (they have some), but you can probably
	find most any UNIX or SW engineering book you need there."
Booksellers Row (North side: 2445 N Lincoln and downtown: 408 S Michigan;
	312-348-1170 and 312-427-4242).  Used books.  North side is larger
	selection, but pricey.  Has library ladders.  One downtown is very
	easy to get to (next to Artists Cafe and Fine Arts Theater), neater,
	newer books, lots of arts and social sciences,
Bookworks (3444 N Clark, 312-871-5318).  Used books.  Small, neat,
	categorized but not alphabetized, not great.
Bookleggers (2935 N Broadway).  Used books.  Small, neat, limited selection,
	modest philosophy.  Mon-Fri 11:30AM-9PM, Sat 11:30AM-7PM,
	Sun 12N-7PM.
Borders Bookshop (in a new shopping center near the Oakbrook Tower,
	708-574-0800).  Nice store.  Has a coffee bar and music section.
	"Very good for computer and technical books."  "They will be opening
	a new branch, rumored to be 40,000 sq ft, at the corner of Clark and
	Diversey (presently The Great Ace, a retail landmark)."
Brent Books and Cards (309 W Washington).  27,000 titles.  Literature and
	poetry.
Myopic Books (Damen and Evergreen in Wicker Park, kitty-corner from
	Quimby's).  "General used books, probably about 50,000 volumes.  The
	trendy bookstore in the heart of trendy Wicker Park (whether that's
	a positive or negative statement is up to you).  I've found them to
	usually be more expensive than Red Rover."
People Like Us Books (1115 W Belmont, 312-248-6363). Gay/lesbian/bisexual
	books.
Prairie Avenue Bookshop (711 S Dearborn, 312-922-8311).  Called "the best
	architecture bookstore in the world" by the FINANCIAL TIMES of
	London.
Quimby's (Damen and Evergreen in Wicker Park).  The hip new counterculture
	store.  They carry some Semiotext(e) books, lots of comix, piercing
	and tattoo magazines, Situationist material, etc.
Red Rover Books (Damen and Augusta).  "Tiny general used bookstore, but
	prices are good and most of the books that are there are quality
	titles.  Also has some RPG stuff and terminally un-trendy, which is
	fine with me."
Rizzoli (835 N Michigan in Water Tower, 312-642-3500).  "I always feel
	underdressed when I go in there."
Paul Rohe & Son (2503 N Lincoln, 312-477-1999).  Used books.  Small,
	better organized than before, indifferent quality, but good art and
	architecture sections.
Rosenblum's World of Judaica (2906 W Devon, 312-262-1700).  Jewish books and
	Judaica.
Russian-American Bookstore (2746 W Devon, 312-761-3233).
The Savvy Traveler (50 E Washington, 312-263-2100).  Travel books, maps, and
	accessories.
Selected Works (3510 N Broadway, 312-975-0002).  Pretty good philosophy and
	theology, mostly ordered.  Cats.  Open 7 days a week 12N-9PM.
The Stars Our Destination Bookstore (1021 W Belmont, one block West of the
	Belmont L stop, 312-871-2722, stars@mcs.com).  "The Stars Our
	Destination is truly a wonderland for SF/F/H fans.  A bright, cheery
	storefront with a stunning selection of new books, new releases are
	separate for one or two months.  In the back is an excellent used
	book department, and often you can find a book you want on the new
	shelves, then find it in the back at half price.  (Used are mainly
	half the cover price.)  Other departments include comics, trekstuff,
	magazines, art, and videos.  This is all presided over by Alice, one
	of the nicest people I have ever met in a bookstore.  If you buy one
	of their jazzy tote bags and remember to bring it in, everything is
	10% discount.  Parking is atrocious, and you can get towed off the
	side streets on Cubs baseball nights.  Public trans rules.  I hope
	you can use this; this store really serves its customers and
	deserves all the support it can get."  Another person writes, "I
	confirm the rave review of The Stars Our Destination.  What somehow
	didn't get mentioned are the Recommended shelves.  I have never been
	disappointed by their recommendations; they introduced me to Guy
	Gavriel Kay, Mark Helprin, and several others.  I've never found
	another store with the guts to recommend anything."  Also signings.
	Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 12N-6PM.
U. S. Government Bookstore (One Congress Center, 401 South State Street,
	Suite 124, 312-353-5133).  "Did you know that the U. S. Government
	Printing Office (GPO) operates 24 bookstores across the country?
	...and that they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and
	interesting things you'll find anywhere?"
Unabridged Books (3251 N Broadway 312-883-9119).
Women and Children First (5233 N. Clark, 312-769-9299).  Feminist and
	children's book store.

If you go to one used bookstore on the Northside, just pick up a map
listing the other ones nearby.  There are about 8 or so within 1.5
miles of each other.

Evanston:

Abraham's Books (613 Dempster).  Small, dense, partly alphabetized, okay
	philosophy, religion, Judaica.  Chessboards on the sidewalk.
The Aleph (831 Main, 708-869-6410).  "Very good for SF (including some rare
	first editions).  Just remodeled [9/94] giving them more and better
	shelf space.  Recommended.
Alkahest Book Shop (1814 Central, 312-475-0990).  Small, mixed quality
	literary used books.  Small collection of first edition Machen,
	Dunsany and ilk.  Tue-Wed, Fri--Sat 11AM-5PM; Thu 11AM-7PM.
Barnes & Noble (on Northwestern U campus, in Norris Student Center).  "The
	Official Campus Bookstore, with textbooks, many useful academic and
	pseudo-academic books, a small selection of other books, and many
	essentials such as pencils, graph paper, cookies, and microwave
	popcorn.  :-)"
Bookman's Alley (in the alley at the rear of 1712 Sherman Avenue,
	312-869-6999).  Roger Carlson has taken three large rooms that used
	to be a workshop or warehouse and converted them into a pleasant and
	fairly spacious old bookland.  "Stupendous ambience: a cross between
	a fern bar, art gallery and music conservatory.  Phoney, but rather
	nice.  Mainly older and antiquarian books in good condition.  Many
	old sets."  "Facsinating.  [Since they have] precious little SF, I
	walked out without any purchases, but they have tons of other stuff
	in a huge, rambling place with an atmosphere one only dreams of.
	Everyone should visit it at least once."
Booknook Parnasus (2000 N Maple, 312-475-3445).  Small, dense, somewhat
	varied, okay in philosophy and Eastern religion.  Cats.
	Mon-Fri 11AM-6PM, Sat 11AM-7PM.
Europa Books (915 Foster St next to Great Expectations).  "Wide selection of
	foreign books.  It's a pretty big store (about twice the size of,
	say, your average Crown), with shelves to the ceiling; I never had
	trouble finding anything."
Great Expectations (911 Foster St near the El tracks, a couple of streets
	north of Emerson just east of Sherman).  Great Expectations is very
	strong in literature, humanities, and social sciences.  They easily
	have the best classical music book and score section in the area.
	Their selection of science and math is very eclectic but you may
	find what you're looking for somewhere.  The store's organization is
	somewhat haphazard--ask if you can't find what you want.  "It's an
	interesting place with easy chairs and cats scattered around.  I
	once overheard the proprietor tell a potential customer that the
	book the customer wanted to order was too easy to find.  Better
	bring along your checkbook though; it ain't cheap."  But another
	reader says, "Expectations' prices are not out of line.  They charge
	regular list prices--no big discounts, but no overcharges either.
	They do carry some very expensive books that other stores don't
	stock because of the cost (for example, they stock the New Oxford
	History of Music at $95 a volume--expensive, but that's the
	publisher's price.)"  Restroom.
Peking Bookstore (in downtown Evanston near Church).  It has more Chinese
	language and culture related books, periodicals, and such than you
	can shake a stick at.  Also has a whole bunch of mainland China
	propaganda posters in the basement.  Apparently several universities
	get their language course books through him.
Preservation Books (814 Dempster, 312-864-4449).  Mixed quality, not great,
	fairly orderly.  Cats.  Mon-Fri 11AM-6PM, Sat 11AM-5PM.
Student Book Exchange (across the street from Crown).  A campus bookstore;
	not much good for anything not being used as a text, but that covers
	a lot of ground.  Warning: *don't* try to go during the first week
	of the quarter; the lines will be wrapped all through the store, and
	there's not much space at the best of times.

Beverly IL:

Anne Leonard Books (1935 W 95th, 312-239-7768).

Elmhurst IL:

Ye Olde Book Worm (229 W Grand Ave).  Older hardbounds, newer paperbacks,
	orderly and neat, small philosophy, adequate classics, juvenile
	series collection, very pricey.

Mt. Prospect IL:

Jack's Used Books (718 E Northwest Highway, 708-398-7767).

St. Charles IL:

Townhouse Books.  "Connected by French doors to an ice creamery called Al's
	Ice Creamery.  The bookstore is a wonderful old Victorian house in
	which every room is crammed full of books.  They don't really appear
	to be in any particular order, but the salespeople always know where
	everything is--even the most obscure titles.  There are comfortable
	chairs in all the corners so you can sit and read forever."

Skokie IL:
	Hamakor Judaica (Dempster).  Jewish books and Judaica.

Another Barnes & Noble is in southwest suburban Wheaton on Naperville Rd in
Town Square Shopping Center.  Great store, lots of room, many chairs and a
terrific magazine/newspaper section.  No coffee bar though.  Lots of author
signings.

Scotland Yard Books in Winnetka is recommended for mysteries.

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For more used bookstores, you might check http://www.abaa-booknet.com/
or http://kbc.com/html/booklist/whitepgs.htm.

There is also a book compiled by Lane Phalen, THE BOOK LOVER'S GUIDE TO
CHICAGOLAND (ISBN 1-880339-06-4, $14.95) which covers over four hundred
bookstores in the Chicago area.  "Also recommended is MR. CHEAP'S GUIDE TO
CHICAGO which had an pretty good rundown on bookstore, and THE USED BOOK
LOVER'S GUIDE TO THE MIDWEST (ISBN 0-9634112-3-3 $17.95, Book Hunter Press).
They have exhaustive listings, but are IMHO overly concerned with finding
fine first editions."

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