Jane Addams Book Shop — Local services in Champaign

This bookstore is absolutely amazing! We were on the hunt for the Jersey Boys collection and were thrilled to find several volumes. But what truly stood out to us was the impressive collection in the science section, which included several books on computational science, astronomy, and anthropology. Some of the rarest were a bit expensive, but others were almost a gift! If you’re a science enthusiast, this shop is a hidden gem! The store is also very well-organized, making it easy to navigate. We did notice a limited selection of horror books, but that didn’t detract from the overall experience. Another highlight was the art decoration of the shop, their selection of new arrivals, gardening books, cards, stickers, and vintage postcards. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and we especially appreciated how easy the payment process was. We highly recommend this bookstore to book lovers or to anyone looking for a diverse range of books and unique items! Public parking is available but can be a bit tricky to find a spot, as the bookstore is located in a relatively busy...

We drove 2+ hours to visit this used bookstore. It had been advertised online through Ilinois places to visit. When we arrived we needed to use the restroom, of which there was none. We were told to go across the street to a hotel to use their facilities. There are three floors of books, only accessible via stairs. We both have arthritis in our knees making it very difficult to use the stairs to shop. It was a fun place to browse the many, many books, but a few standard accommodations for those traveling a long distance seems reasonable. Perhaps it would help for this info to be included on their social media pages, so others won't expect restrooms and an elevator. The staff member was very kind and helpful. It is located in a lovely area...

This is typically my first stop when I'm looking for an old book. They usually have what I'm looking for and they have an inventory of what they have so I don't have to spend a lot of time looking for it if I am in a rush. The staff have always greeted me as I come in to buy or even to browse the shelves and it is very hard to leave without buying something. There are so many books I always find something I want to read. I saw another review where they were complaining about the prices, but if you take into account shipping it evens out, and I would rather give my money to a small business than a company over...