Lake Forest Book Store

Lake Forest Book Store Lake Forest Book Store was opened in 1949 by a group of local women. Now located directly across fro Educator and Military Discounts -10%

A special congratulations to all of our community graduates! Now it’s time to put your pencils down, leave your backpack...
06/06/2026

A special congratulations to all of our community graduates! Now it’s time to put your pencils down, leave your backpacks at home, and come kickstart your summer reading 📚

06/04/2026

This month’s new bookstore favorites!

We’re so excited to be hosting at to celebrate her new novel, “A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams.”We hope yo...
06/03/2026

We’re so excited to be hosting at to celebrate her new novel, “A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams.”

We hope you’ll join us on Wednesday June 24th (11:30-1:30) for this luncheon and book signing!

Tickets are $75, and will include a seated lunch and a copy of the book for signing.

Space is limited, so please call us to purchase your ticket at 847.234.4420

“In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel with modern-day implications from the New York Times bestselling authors of ‘America’s First Daughter’ and ‘My Dear Hamilton.’

From war-torn streets to the chandeliered halls of power, A Founding Mother is the unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time—one whose voice, vision, and valor still resonate powerfully today.“

Happy new release Tuesday, readers! Today is a big day for new books. A new AND Ann Patchett in the same day?! We’re co...
06/02/2026

Happy new release Tuesday, readers! Today is a big day for new books. A new AND Ann Patchett in the same day?! We’re counting ourselves lucky.

But don’t miss out on some fantastic new nonfiction, great national book club selections, some favorites now in paperback, and a lot of new kids fiction to kick off summer reading.

Swipe through to see a selection, and we’ll see you in the store soon for your next great read 📚

Father’s Day is just around the corner, so swipe to see all of our fantastic book recommendations for every type of read...
05/30/2026

Father’s Day is just around the corner, so swipe to see all of our fantastic book recommendations for every type of reader.

Still not sure what to get? Ask us in the comments and we’ll offer a personalized recommendation!

Even better? Gift wrapping is complimentary, which makes us a one-stop-shop ❤️

We’re excited to be hosting .suzy to celebrate her new memoir of caregiving, love and loss, “The Silkworn, the Magician,...
05/28/2026

We’re excited to be hosting .suzy to celebrate her new memoir of caregiving, love and loss, “The Silkworn, the Magician, and the Sister Tree” 📖

We hope you’ll join us for this FREE, in-store event on Wednesday, June 17th from 6 to 7pm.

Books will be available for purchase and signing, and retreshments will be served.

But space is limited, so please call to RSVP at 847-234-4420

“Grief is a lonely sport, and that loneliness can make us feel unlovable or somehow deserving of what fate has brought upon us. You are loveable and you do not deserve your grief. You do deserve love and hope and joy. Find what reminds you of this truth.”

Happy new release Tuesday, readers! Swipe through to see new books from and , a debut from , more than one staff favori...
05/26/2026

Happy new release Tuesday, readers!

Swipe through to see new books from and , a debut from , more than one staff favorite now in paperback, and many more.

We’ll see you in the store soon for your next great read 📚

So many stories of US soldiers’ bravery have been captured in the pages of books-and this weekend we honor those stories...
05/23/2026

So many stories of US soldiers’ bravery have been captured in the pages of books-and this weekend we honor those stories 🇺🇸

We send our thanks to the brave service members, past and present, and we hope you all enjoy time with family and friends this MDW!

Holiday weekend hours:
Saturday — 10 to 5:00
Sunday — 12 to 4:00
Monday — CLOSED

Happy new release Tuesday, readers! Swipe through to see a selection of today’s exciting new releases… nonfiction, paper...
05/19/2026

Happy new release Tuesday, readers! Swipe through to see a selection of today’s exciting new releases… nonfiction, paperback and books for young readers, and new fiction.

See you in the store soon for your next great read 📚

We’re recognizing with a stack of books, old and new, adult and children’s, that focus on different journeys toward me...
05/14/2026

We’re recognizing with a stack of books, old and new, adult and children’s, that focus on different journeys toward mental health.

What’s a book that’s helped you on your mental health journey? 👇

Address

662 N Western Avenue
Lake Forest, IL
60045

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18472344420

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