Secret World Books

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Owned by author Gayle Brandeis and her husband Michael Brandeis and named for a book Gayle wrote when she was eight years old, Secret World Books offers used and new books, comics, and other wonders.

Summer has been making itself known lately. 🌞If you need to refresh yourself with a cold drink, we have sparkling water ...
06/13/2026

Summer has been making itself known lately. 🌞If you need to refresh yourself with a cold drink, we have sparkling water for $1 a can! ❄️

🎶Take me out to the ballgame poetry reading! 🎶 We’re delighted to host a special baseball themed reading organized by Je...
06/13/2026

🎶Take me out to the ballgame poetry reading! 🎶 We’re delighted to host a special baseball themed reading organized by Jennifer Dotson today (Sat 6/13) at 4pm with editors and contributors from The Songs of Summer: Poems About Baseball, followed by an open mic reading! Bring a poem of your own and join the lineup! ⚾️🧢📗💖

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE—our event with author Thom Reese was moved from today (6/13) to next Saturday, June 20 at 2pm. W...
06/13/2026

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE—our event with author Thom Reese was moved from today (6/13) to next Saturday, June 20 at 2pm. We hope to see you then!

RIP, David Hockney. We have one copy of this graphic biography in stock and can always order more. 🎨
06/13/2026

RIP, David Hockney. We have one copy of this graphic biography in stock and can always order more. 🎨

Jorie starts Elaina’s fitting at our Bras and Binders event! Come get fitted in the next half hour and leave with the ri...
06/12/2026

Jorie starts Elaina’s fitting at our Bras and Binders event! Come get fitted in the next half hour and leave with the right bra or binder for the soft animal of your body! All are free! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

We put up these blue posters today as extra encouragement for folks to venture behind the counter, since it often takes ...
06/12/2026

We put up these blue posters today as extra encouragement for folks to venture behind the counter, since it often takes some cajoling (we know it feels funny/unintuitive to walk behind a checkout stand, but you are more than welcome!) 💖

We’re reorganizing some shelves and invite you to help yourself to the self help books we’ve culled. ☮️📚
06/12/2026

We’re reorganizing some shelves and invite you to help yourself to the self help books we’ve culled. ☮️📚

We’re excited to welcome back Bitter Jester® Music Festival | Non-Profit Arts Org. tonight and tomorrow from 5-10pm (we’...
06/12/2026

We’re excited to welcome back Bitter Jester® Music Festival | Non-Profit Arts Org. tonight and tomorrow from 5-10pm (we’ll be open the whole time!) 🎶

We also are so excited for tonight’s special event from 5:00-7:30pm when Jorie Goldsmith will facilitate Bras and Binders for Beginners - everything you wanted or (didn’t want) to know about chest holders!

You can pop in any time between 5-7:30 for an inclusive intro to bra fitting for cis, trans, enby bodies and everyone in-between! Bra shopping can be scary - come learn how to figure out your size, shape, what a well-fitting bra means, and how to get your desired look. We will go over binders, minimizers, push-ups, the care and feeding of your bra collection, and whatever the heck a “t-shirt” bra is. Come in a tight tank top if you aren’t afraid of a fitting!

We will also have bras (and hopefully some binders!) donated to take home. If you have any in good condition to donate, please bring them to or before the event to find a loving new home. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💖

We’ve restocked our DnD and other RPG shelves—come in and get your game on! 🐉🎲📕
06/11/2026

We’ve restocked our DnD and other RPG shelves—come in and get your game on! 🐉🎲📕

06/11/2026

We have a colorful new-to-us spinner filled with small games and other gifty items. Come give it a whirl! 🎠🎡🎰📚💖

Address

1774 2nd Street
Highland Park, IL
60035

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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