The Book Cellar - 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave When we were still working for that giant chain bookstore (that will not be named) there was talk of experimenting with wine bars in the stores. Under their corporate auspices it sounded obnoxious and pretentious. The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square, however, perfectly melds the two into... Continue Reading →
Little Free Libraries - W. Highland & N. Hermitage Stopped by the post office to send some delicious Metropolis Coffee to my sister and on the way back to the car spotted this charming Little Free Library near the corner of W. Highland & N. Hermitage in Edgewater. I dig the design of this one... Continue Reading →
Visiting Lincoln Park Zoo last week we came across a beautiful memorial to writer Eugene Field. Most well know for his children's poem, "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod," Field moved to Chicago in 1883, writing a popular column for the Chicago Daily News called, "Sharps and Flats." The 1922 monument, known as "The Dream Lady," features... Continue Reading →
Little Free Library - W. Granville & N. Campbell While wandering our neighborhood in West Ridge, Cori stumbled on this cute and happy Little Free Library. It's near the corner of W. Granville & N. Campbell and is waiting for your visit! When she stopped by the highlights included Flowers for Algernon and a cartoon... Continue Reading →
CPL - Austin-Irving Branch - 6100 W. Irving Park Rd Hello fellow book friends! Today we're checking out the Austin-Irving branch of the Chicago Public Library. Opened on December 8, 2001, the 15,500 square foot building serves the residents of Portage Park. They seem to have a train theme, with a model railroad in the... Continue Reading →
To celebrate my fiancee's birthday, we recently went to Alice and Friends' Vegan Kitchen on Broadway for the first time. It was delicious. Afterwards we took in the soft dusk by making our way to the lakefront. Ambling around to take full advantage of our prepaid two hour parking we came across this great Little... Continue Reading →
Market Fresh Books - 700 Church Street, Evanston Market Fresh Books is a unique book store, selling used books by the pound, deli-style. Opened in 2009 by husband and wife team Paul and Susan Frischer, the store is a charming maze of great finds to hunt through, with many being marked down to 99 cents... Continue Reading →
Anyone else love the local history books put out by Arcadia Publishing & The History Press? Whenever I move somewhere new I like to dive into these in order to feel more connected to my new surroundings. With my recently acquired Chicago Public Library card I was able to easily request titles on Rogers Park,... Continue Reading →
Wow, I can't believe just how many Little Free Libraries are nearby! Walking to work through Edgewater Glen on the far north side I came across another two, both on W. Granville Ave. The first, near Glenwood, is a bit weather worn but had classics, including W. Somerset Maugham (a favorite of mine), Howard Zinn,... Continue Reading →
