A Hidden Chicago Bookstore Nestled in a Century-Old Fine Arts Building
🌆 On Michigan Avenue in Chicago, there’s a stunning independent bookstore called Exile in Bookville—a name so poetic it feels like an invitation to wander. Tucked inside the historic Fine Arts Building, a 19th-century landmark, it’s a time capsule of old-world charm with its preserved classic elevator, wooden staircases, and the lingering aura of artist studios. Stepping inside is like slipping into another era. 🎨 Though cozy in size, this bookstore curates its collection with love. Shelves brim with literature, poetry, art, and socio-cultural titles, plus gems from local Chicago presses and indie authors. Perfect for a slow afternoon hunt—every book feels like a secret waiting to be discovered. 🎶 A tiny corner dedicated to vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs dials up the artsy vibes to the max. If you’re the type who sniffs pages, snaps #Bookstagram shots, or flips through introductions for fun, this spot is your paradise. 🪟 The shop’s layout is warm and inviting: sunlight streaming through windows, books piled just so, and even a chair still warm from a cat’s nap. It’s the ideal nook to sit alone, scribble notes with a pencil, or draft a letter you’ll never send. ⏳ Hours: Usually 10 AM–7 PM (closes at 4 PM on Sundays) 📍 Fine Arts Building, 2nd floor (reachable via the vintage elevator or stairs) Address: 410 S Michigan Ave suite 210, Chicago, IL 60605 #ChicagoFinds #IndependentBookstore #BookishLife #ArtsyVibes #ChicagoFineArtsBuilding #ExileInBookville #SlowTravel #ChicagoLiving #NorthAmericanLife #Chicago #Bookstores #MostBeautifulBookstores #AtmosphericSpots
