The Looking Glass

This place is so much fun! The prices are very affordable. There are several shelves of three dollar paperbacks and a nice children's section. I did not have a problem finding books to buy. There's also a generous punch card system - spend $50 and get $5 off. Much better than Half Price Books or Barnes & Noble. If I were a local, I would definitely be a frequent customer. But, I plan on coming back! Buy used! Buy local!

Love this charming & eclectic used bookstore. Lots of cute book themed gifts for your book club friends. The clerk was very helpful & told us about the punch card where you get $5 off for every $50 you spend. The used books are in great condition & they even have mystery wrapped books. Loved their selection of greeting cards & cute journals. Will definitely be back soon.

Great bookstore. Steve was very helpful and selection is bigger than it looks. If I were a local tot his area I'd be back frequently.

I went to give away books that I had read, and they were pretty good books in great shape. I did not even want money I return. Just did not want the books wasted. (See my photo) Strangely the bookstore wouldn’t even look at it because the owner was not there, and only the owner buys because they have a ‘full inventory’. The owner was not reachable by phone either 🤷‍♂️ It was a waste of a trip for me. Their art and architecture section was pretty limited too, for my interests. The place is much smaller than shown in photos.

The best–and they support the community!! Great store, great employees, and great books! I’ve been a fan for a long time but they recently sealed the deal by donating a copy of the novel Moby Dick to my kids’ high school for the lit club’s 24-hour, marathon live reading of Moby Dick. A great event made even more enjoyable due to their kind donation–thanks! Glad to have this merchant in our hometown.

Very cool bookstore. Great place to just hang out and spend hours browsing. Owner is very friendly and helpful. He was excited to show the signed books and talk about why they were special. Definitely worth the visit.

This is a great little hidden gem. The owner, Steve, is super friendly and I love that he's always reading a different book. He has a great selection of sci-fi and mystery books as well as $5 used classic paperbacks. I've gotten some really cool books I've enjoyed from here. Thanks for your hospitality, Steve!

One of my top 3 favorite used bookstores in the Chicago area. Love the selection and the fun pull a coupon from the basket days 📚

A wonderful store with a fantastic selection and helpful owner! We always find something unexpected and love that we earn points towards discounts. Love the memo books they have with the vintage golden book covers!

Super cute book store! We stopped by on a walk. There's a few seats towards the back where you can chill for a moment. They have a bunch of used books and I was super shocked to see an autographed Harry Potter book.

Good selection of used books and some rare/interesting finds as well. They offer decent trade-ins as well.

Great local book store! Good selection of books including children's, some gift items (especially for book lovers.) The man behind the counter was very helpful and a little chatty, which is just what I want when I'm browsing used books. Was highly tempted by a $300 hardcover copy of Robert McCammon's Swan Song but had to say no. My husband bought a nice copy of The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. We're visiting from out of state but if we were locals we'd be here regularly.

I just walked into a wonderful little bookstore. The smell of old books and the owner being able to find exactly what I was looking for. I definitely recommend this spot for books!

DO NOT sell your books here! Donate & claim them on your taxes or sell on ebay or Amazon. Big shopping bag of books = $5 If I felt like hauling them back to my car I would have at least $40 back on my taxes for all of the books. I just got taken to the cleaners and I am regretting leaving them behind.

Beautiful little store packed with books on every subject and in every price range. Plenty of lovely book-related accessories too. Owner is super friendly and knowledgeable. One of Oak Park's treasures!

Great bookstore with wide variety at good prices. Good selection for collectors too. The owner is super helpful. Looking Glass is a treasure.

At first glance, I thought they had a ton of cookbooks and was super disappointed. Then I talked to the staff. They really know their stuff! Collectible books galore! This is the kind of used book store a bibliophile's dreams are made of! I found a Dickens children's book for the nieces and nephews!!! Plus first edition Harry Potters? What?!?! Not just used but truly collectible pieces here.

A used bookstore in Oak Park -- hooray! Good collection for a smallish storefront (fiction, non-fiction, children's, biography, history, mystery, collectables, cookbooks, etc). Good prices, friendly ownership. I'm a fan!

I'm so delighted to see a bookstore in this neighborhood again! It's a big step up from the cramped place that used to be on this block, where I bought all my crumbling Trixie Belden and sci-fi paperbacks a few decades ago. This is what a used bookstore should be in the 21st century - well-lit, clearly organized, with a curated selection of new items to round things out. The owner is friendly but not pushy. He gave me a tour of the store and I also overheard him make helpful recommendations to another customer. There's reading space in the back for kids. The selection is not endless due to its small size, but prices are very reasonable and I was able to find a couple titles I've been meaning to read. They also buy books (cash or store credit).

A very clean and well organized and well run store. Friendly staff and very knowledgeable as well. Its worth a visit. This is one of my favorite stores in Oak Park!

I walked in and felt soooo at home. I love Kindle for its convenience but nothing beats an actual book (especially hardcover) for visceral satisfaction. The Looking Glass is well-organized and has a top-notch selection. The quality of the volumes is excellent and the price is right. A book store for book lovers!

good selection of books, woudl like more kids books options. well priced.

The Looking Glass is a very quaint and cute location to get all sorts of chapter books, from mystery to children, to horror to sci-fi and while I myself did not find anything of particular interest if you are a fan of books like Scarlet Letter or Dr. Jekkel & Hyde then this is the place for you.

This store has a great book selection, and a friendly staff who really knows their stuff! I'm also a fan of their buttons and magnets.

I went in here today and loved it! Great selection, well organized, obviously ran by people who love reading. I was excited to find this one while visiting my parents.