Slant of Light Books

Amanda Upthegrove

8 months ago

Such an excellent bookstore! Really incredible variety perfect for gift giving or for yourself. They have new and used which is perfect since I'm on a budget.

Susan Roquitte

year ago

This cozy new bookstore in Old Town is a book lover’s dream, with a carefully curated selection and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The owners are incredibly helpful, always ready to recommend the perfect read. A true gem worth visiting!

Elli Anne Karras

10 months ago

If you go down the stairs and through the door, you’ll find this cozy, charming gem. It has a beautiful, curated selection and there was even a sweet children’s nook for our toddler to explore. My husband and I found exactly what we were looking for and the owner is lovely. Please support local businesses like hers. Stopping here was a highlight of our Chicago visit!

Cathy R

year ago

The bookstore is cozy with a varied and interesting selection. Jess is a welcoming and enthusiastic owner. Just what I love in a bookstore.

Katherine Wu

month ago

So happy they are in the neighborhood. Amazing curation of books and a great monthly newsletter that keeps you informed of what’s going on at the shop.

Ashley Dodson

8 months ago

Cute little store, with a super nice owner. Solid selection, and it's in an easy to reach location. Being a basement store seems especially right for a book store. They also also integrated with bookshop.org for digital books that don't go to a mega Corp, and integrated with Shop if you want to track receipts. Super easy and fast to order books to the store as well.

Delaney Regnier

3 months ago

Stumbled on this place while waiting to be picked up for our flight out of Chicago. So sweet and cozy! The girl at the front desk was very friendly and had many recommendations. Thank you!

Evan Williams

10 months ago

One of the cutest bookstores in the city. They have both new and used books and the owner is an absolute pleasure. The curation of fiction novels is top tier and extensive. Check this place out the next time you’re in Old Town!!

Julianne Downing

year ago

SO thrilled to have found Slant of Light Books! This shop is just what the neighborhood needed, Old Town/Gold Coast has been missing a cozy independent bookstore. Wide assortment of new and excellent condition used books; shelved and organized clearly; and very affordably priced. Stop by to chat with the friendly and knowledgeable shop owner, Jess--she's officially Old Town's very own Kathleen Kelly! Can't wait to see more from this shop as it grows, will be recommending to all my friends :)

Faith Evans

year ago

Very cute store! Me and my friend stopped in to avoid the rain and was surprised at how great the book selection was. We were greeted by the owners husband and he made us feel seen and was very attentive. We got distracted by the ISpy, however we did find all of them and it just made our stay more fun. We ended up grabbing some several books and candles. (I suggest the bookworm candle) This was a great birthday side quest 🎂 we will be back! 🙌🏾