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Women & Children First

5233 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640-2122
Phone: (773) 769-9299
Citysearch
Cross Street:
Farragut Street
Directions:
Bus: 22 to Berwyn Ave; 50 to Ashland Ave/Foster St; 92 to Clark St
Best of Citysearch:
Bookstore 2007
Hours:
Mon-Tue 11am-7pm, Wed-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm

Editorial Review for Women & Children First – by Julia Knox

In Short
Warm, cheery, welcoming and scholarly all at once--and yes, there are plenty of men who shop here. Guest authors have included Margaret Atwood, Gwendolyn Brooks, Molly Ivins and Louise Erdrich. The store has co-sponsored events featuring Alice Walker, Anita Hill and Hilary Rodham Clinton. The shelves include literature and biography, as well as books on recovery, cooking, women's studies, psychology and gay and lesbian literature.

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The Extras

There's also a small women's music section (Ani DiFranco to Madonna), gift items and a small library of rental DVDs.

Know Before You Go

All of the books are either by or about women, though any current and hard-to-find books can be special ordered.

User Reviews for Women & Children First

Citysearch (5), InsiderPages (4 ), All (9)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/02/2008 Posted by zazz5657

This place has the best books!!! I can always find unique books here for both myself and kiddies. I love the fact that they have a lot of community speakers and presenters come into the place. I love going into a bookstore and just passing hours at a pop by relaxing pouring through books. The staff has never made me feel uncomfortable for lounging about and taking my time, even if I don't buy something. I highly recommend this place to anyone with children, but especially anyone who has a daughter defineitely should check this place out. It is a gem of a bookstore and truly deserves the high rating it has achieved.

Pros: extensive collection of certain books, great variety of hard to find genres

Cons: parking stinks in andersonville, not enough of other genres

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/13/2007 Posted by hitachi_obsessed

Brilliant!!!!! This store is doing something that most stores can only dream of. A perfect mix of feminist, hip, caring, and smart. This store has the best customer service in Chicago by caring women that actually want to help you and not just make a sale. I highly suggest a trip to Aville to visit this little gem.

Pros: hard to find magazines/zines, great selection of hard to finds

Cons: small space

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

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Editor's Review

This feminist bookstore offers a comprehensive, wide-ranging selection.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

There's also a small women's music section (Ani DiFranco to Madonna), gift items and a small library of rental DVDs.

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Directory & Services Information

Parking

  • Metered

Hours

  • Mon-Tue 11am-7pm
  • Wed-Fri 11am-9pm
  • Sat 10am-7pm
  • Sun 11am-6pm

Payment Types

  • Gift Certificate
  • MasterCard
  • Cash
  • Discover
  • Check
  • American Express
  • Visa

Recognition for Women & Children First

2007 Audience Winner - Bookstore

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