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The Scene
A haven for academics, bookworms and Chicago's literati. Housed in the basement of the Chicago Theological Seminary, more than 100,000 titles fill many small rooms with low ceilings and wall-to-wall shelves. Finding… Read Full Editorial
A very good place to buy harder to find academic texts by Andrew S via Insider Pages on 3/8/2006
The prices in this store are decent, comparable to the prices at any Barnes and Noble or Borders bookstore. If you buy "stock" for 30 dollars you can save 10% on all purchases, a great deal since you can sell the stock back. This is a…
The only place worth mentioning in Chicago by V S. via Judy's Book on 12/12/2005
This bookstore has been my salvation through the awful seasons inherent to the Midwest. This bookstore specializes in scholarly books and is almost as good as Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge. It is located by the the University of Chicago…
Academic Book Heaven by N. R via Insider Pages on 11/14/2005
The first thing anyone who moves into the area should do is buy shares in the Seminary Co-op, which gets you a 10% discount on everything. In the maze of passages can be found pretty much any scholarly book of interest, as well as course…
Unique bookstore with great variety. by Kerstin S via Insider Pages on 9/5/2005
The Seminary Coop is one of my favorite bookstores. You can walk through the maze of rows for hours while browsing books of a wide variety of subjects. They have rare books as well. Literary lovers will be in heaven in this place. It's…
A Great Consumer Owned Bookstore by Chetan P. via Judy's Book on 8/15/2005
Though it mostly caters to students at the nearby University of Chicago, this Hyde Park bookstore is a great place to find a book in the humanities and social sciences. The staff is passionate and very helpful. The bookstore is consumer…
The Serious Scholar's Dream by Walter T. via Judy's Book on 8/5/2005
The Seminary Coop is located across the street from the University of Chicago main quadrangle. It's loosely affiliated with the school - a large part of their business comes from selling books for classes - but it is by no means a 'school…
Best Bookstore by Darlene L via Insider Pages on 7/16/2005
OH MY! That's the first thing that went through my mind when I first walked in. I am an avid book reader, I love books and this has become my new home for books. You just have to go to get the experience of it.
PROS: amazing…
its a coop by Courtney B via Insider Pages on 7/6/2005
Hey this is a great place with a huge selection. It's not just for academics - at all. They have two stores both are in hyde park; however, combined it is the largest slection of fiction and non-fiction work known (okay maybe that is…
One of my favorite places in the world! by Jennifer D via Insider Pages on 7/6/2005
This bookstore is nothing short of incredible! Twisting passages are stacked floor to ceiling with books, and everywhere you look is another room or hallway that you never discovered before. The labyrinth of bookshelves adds to the…
One of the Best by L. N via Insider Pages on 6/19/2005
This is by far one of the best bookstores I have ever been to. You don't have to be a UC student to appreciate all the great titles they have here. It's great for finding esoteric books that the big chains don't carry. Improve your mind!
Rare Books by Vis L via Insider Pages on 4/20/2005
This is one of thoes places where you can find rare books which no other book store will carry. Their display is somewhat shabby but yaa they have many CSR's to help us..
Best Academic Bookstore in the Country by Jennifer G via Insider Pages on 3/10/2005
The Seminary Co-op is a Chicago institution. It has been rated as the best academic bookstore in the country. It is literally in a seminary - in the basement. The exposed pipes have spilt tennis balls covering the parts you might bang your…
Caution: Bookstore Hazardous to Budget by nwt via Citysearch on 7/28/2003
There is no better bookstore--anywhere--than the Seminary Coop. This is a serious bookstore, for anyone who loves reading or learning, on any subject under the sun. And if they don't have it, they'll order it for you, and it'll be there…
Terrific store - make the trip! by erikowens via Citysearch on 4/1/2003
This is a terrific academic bookstore, just a couple blocks from its sister store 57th St. Books (which carries general interest & popular titles). It's a great place to browse, even if it is in the basement. (Then again, what could be…
