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by LisaG · Published June 26, 2019 · Last modified May 26, 2019
There is probably is no better time to celebrate gay pride than now. And where better than the Randolph Street Market’s own pride weekend celebration tomorrow and Sunday? Randolph Street Market has been a...
A few CPL branches have book sales each year and some street-fests may have used book sellers [Lisanote: the Near North Branch does this 2x a year. Look for signs inside!].  If you are...
by LisaG · Published September 8, 2009 · Last modified September 7, 2009
We already love Bookmooch, as you know. But according to SociableBlog, there’s a new book swap in town, already popular among the library set. While Bookmooch currently has around 135,000 members, Bookins in around...
Books on a Budget / Foodie / Looking Good / Shopping
by LisaG · Published July 13, 2009 · Last modified June 16, 2021
I just hit the Costco on Damen this morning. And despite being a bit of a madhouse [on a Monday?!] I was happy to find a variety of items that make the membership worthwhile...
Sometimes we all just need to buy a book-îfull price‚ from a regular store or major book store. No need to feel guilty or extravagant; if we don’t buy books full price then book...
Chicago has many used bookstores. Wicker Park has Myopic. Lincoln Square has Ravenswood Used Books. (If you have a favorite, let us know!)
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