The Book Table

User Reviews of The Book Table

Yelp.com Review - by Stephen D.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you are a book lover, go here. I think everyone has already done a great job of talking about this place's strong points. So, I don't think I need to be redundant. There was a time when bookstores...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sevres s.

1.0 of 5 stars. The books are ok being they are books and books are good no matter what. but the people that work there are pompous indie idiots. Very condescending and not helpful at all. I just assume go to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Samira G.

1.0 of 5 stars. It takes a lot for me to write a bad review. And, I think many of the reviews on here about The Book Table are just talking about the books and not the customer service. When it comes to customer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bette M.

5.0 of 5 stars. In its previous incarnation, the Book Table was a small discount bookstore with an odd selection of books that few people would probably want.My, how things have changed.The Book Table has since...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love love love this place. Yes I admit that the selection is not as extensive as the Borders down the street, but you can't beat the deep discounts and the comfy atmosphere. The will order you what...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I visited this bookstore for the first time this weekend and I can't wait until I have an excuse to go back! They have a wide selection of new and used books. Even the new books are on average $5 or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by doug d.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this bookstore! "The Book Table" is full of excitement and stimulation. The stock is varied and fun. It's not just what's on Oprah. You can find obscure, unusual stuff ,oddball postcards,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher J.

5.0 of 5 stars. They've moved next door to a larger space... Even more of a good thing. Great selection, great prices, great atmosphere, great people. If they don't have the book you want, ask them to order it, then...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by W. Kamau B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is best bookstore the Chicagoland area. Whenever I'm in town I make sure to stop by. It has the awesome feel of the used bookstores that I grew up with where you can browse for hours and find...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leo I.

5.0 of 5 stars. A gem in Oak Park, probably the best book in the village and the area. Independently owned, with rock bottom prices, and an impressive and comprehensive selection of books. Moving to a new larger...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jenise r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best book store. Hands down. I never get over at how cheap they sell new books here, and honestly I've never seen used books there. In the summer they also have amazing sidewalk sales and sell books...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is everything a bookstore should be... Eclectic selection, indie publishers, discounted pre-press editions, nifty stationary section... Hell, fuck Borders down the street, I'll be coming...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam S.

4.0 of 5 stars. New books at reduced prices? I'm sold.And they take credit cards. Phew.Titles are limited, tho' everything is pretty well-organized.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a neat little bookstore, where you indeed get extremely discounted books. I agree with other posters that this is a better place to go if you are just looking for a good read as opposed to a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ayesha A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Price-wise, it's a great store. You can ask them to order anything for you and you will get it 20% off. Beats ordering from amazon when you can support local business. My only complaint is their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really cool little bookstore. I would agree with other reviewers about the selection, but if you are a browser as I am, you'll find lots of good reads in here. Friendly employees as well! And...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. New AND used books. The new books are deeply discounted, once again making shopping at the Big Bs unnecessary.Small but pretty complete. Fiction, children's, social activism, research, finances,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This little bookstore is an independent gem. Most books are discounted and you can always find something here.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Pat G.

5.0 of 5 stars. A little book store where I have NEVER paid full price for a book. I usually pay about 1/3-2/3 the full retail price, and never more than 80%. If they don't have something, they can order almost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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Cheap New books! by Margaret C. at InsiderPages

This place carries alot of the newer titles of books. Somehow they are able to sell them CHEAPER than the cover price. They are not used either. You get brand new books for alot less, that chain stores. I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is one of my favorite book stores because of the discounted prices on most books. The previous rater is right thought. Its often times hard to find a specific book, but if you're just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Great Store by Julie E. at InsiderPages

The Book Table is a great little store where you can find new and used titles at deep discounts. Who said small bookstores are more expensive than the big chains? This store dispels that notion. Also, they are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by cb b.

4.0 of 5 stars. this is a interested independent bookstore. The most unique thing about it is use can buy new books for just a percentage of what other stores are selling books at. They have a decent selection - it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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cheap new books by Courtney B. at InsiderPages

I am honestly not sure how they do it, but this little store carrrys brand new books at bargain prices usually 50% cheaper than other book stores. You can brand new bestsellers for less than $15. It is great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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