01/02/08

LOVE IT!

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

11/13/07

Brilliant

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

08/07/02

Absolutely the best

by epinards

This is one of the most wonderful independent bookstores ever. A great selection of all kinds of books, with a focus on women/kids. Knowledgable service, terrific atmosphere, and you get to support independent voices to boot!