The Looking Glass

The Looking Glass Not just another used book store. Brightly lit open spaces featuring used books in all categories. Great selection of Children's book reasonably priced.

The Looking Glass provides a bright and friendly atmosphere to shop for Used Books and book related gift items. We have used books in a variety of categories. Fantastic selection of Children's books at resonable prices. Weekly specials up to 30% off. Located 1/2 block north of the Oak Park Blue Line stop. Open seven days a week so stop in today.

Here are our weekly specials! 30% off these five books written by authors with birthdays this week. The Fuller and Hein...
07/07/2025

Here are our weekly specials! 30% off these five books written by authors with birthdays this week. The Fuller and Heinlein are firsts. The Hanks is a signed first. The Leigh is a signed ARC (advance reading copy). The Thoreau is a Heritage Press complete with slipcase and Sandglass. Stop in to check out these books and thousands more. We are located 1/2 block north of the Eisenhower on the west side of Oak Park Avenue in the Southtown district of Oak Park. Easy to find. We are open Monday through Saturday 11-6 Sunday 11-5. We buy books Monday through Thursday. Questions? You can contact us

Weekly Specials! These five books are 30% off this week because the authors are celebrating birthdays this week. The Ba...
06/30/2025

Weekly Specials! These five books are 30% off this week because the authors are celebrating birthdays this week. The Barry and Scottoline are firsts. The Hawthorne is a Modern Library. The Herbert is a signed first (signed by both authors). The Penny is a first American printing of her first book. We are located 1/2 block north of the Oak Park Ave blue line stop on the west side of Oak Park Avenue in the Southtown district of Oak Park. Very easy to get to. We are open Monday through Saturday 11-6 ( we will be closed Friday July 4th) Sunday 11-5. Stop in to look at these books and thousands more. Questions? You can contact us #

Just in. Twelve foreign editions of Stephen King books. Eleven of the books are First British editions except “It” which...
06/27/2025

Just in. Twelve foreign editions of Stephen King books. Eleven of the books are First British editions except “It” which is a second impression. “Le Fleau” (The Stand) is a French edition. They will make a great edition to your King collection.

Here are the five books that are 30% off this week. They are our weekly specials. The Brown, Lindbergh and Maas are firs...
06/23/2025

Here are the five books that are 30% off this week. They are our weekly specials. The Brown, Lindbergh and Maas are firsts. The Orwell is a first printing of this edition. The Zusak is a signed first.

This is also BLC (Book Lovers Club) week and all books are 20% off for members. Not a member? Stop in and learn about all the perks of membership.

We are located 1/2 block north of the Eisenhower on the west side of Oak Park Avenue in the Southtown district of Oak Park. We are open Monday through Saturday 11-6 Sunday 11-5.

Questions? You can contact us or call(708) 434-5515 during open store hours.

Weekly Specials! 30% off these five books because the authors birthdays this week. The Braun and Wolff are firsts. The J...
06/16/2025

Weekly Specials! 30% off these five books because the authors birthdays this week. The Braun and Wolff are firsts. The Jacques and Powers are uncorrected proofs. The Rushdie is a first American. You can see these books and thousands more 1/2 block north of the Oak Park Ave blue line stop on the west side of Oak Park Avenue in the Southtown district of Oak Park. We are open Monday through Saturday 11-6 Sunday 11-5.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Chicago Book and Paper Fair. I enjoyed seeing you.

Questions? You can call us (708) 434-5515 during open store hours or contact us

We are ready. Come visit us today at the MWABA 62nd Book & Paper Fair. Plumber’s Union Hall. This Book Fair is not to be...
06/14/2025

We are ready. Come visit us today at the MWABA 62nd Book & Paper Fair. Plumber’s Union Hall. This Book Fair is not to be missed.

I’m still packing boxes. Of all the Book Fairs in the area this is the one not to miss! This Saturday. Hope to see you ...
06/12/2025

I’m still packing boxes. Of all the Book Fairs in the area this is the one not to miss! This Saturday. Hope to see you there.

Weekly Specials! These five books are 30% off. The Bellow and Maguire are signed firsts. The Campbell is a first Ace pri...
06/09/2025

Weekly Specials! These five books are 30% off. The Bellow and Maguire are signed firsts. The Campbell is a first Ace printing. The Cornwell is a first and the Paretsky is a signed uncorrected proof. You can see these books and thousands more at The Looking Glass. Located 1/2 block north of the Oak Park Ave blue line stop on the west side of Oak Park Ave in the Southtown district of Oak Park. We’re open Monday through Saturday 11-6 Sunday 11-5.

However, we will be closed this Wednesday.

Questions? You can contact us

Weekly Specials! 30% off these five books this week because they were written by authors with birthdays this week. The ...
06/02/2025

Weekly Specials! 30% off these five books this week because they were written by authors with birthdays this week. The Drabble is a first American. The Fierstein is signed. The Follett is a first. The Juster is a great book. The McCullough is a signed first presentation copy. We are located 1/2 block north of the Eisenhower on the west side of Oak Park Avenue in the Southtown district of Oak Park. We’re open Monday through Saturday 11-6 Sunday 11-5. Please stop by. Questions? You can contact us

I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day. Here are this week’s specials. 30% off these five books for the rest of the wee...
05/27/2025

I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day. Here are this week’s specials. 30% off these five books for the rest of the week. They Chesterton and Hammett are first printings of these editions. The Connolly is a signed first. The Fleming and the Kincaid are both firsts. You can see the books in person by visiting The Looking Glass. We are located 1/2 block north of the Oak Park Ave blue line stop on the west side of Oak Park Ave in the Southtown district of Oak Park. Easy to get to. We are open Monday through Saturday 11-6 Sunday 11-5. We do purchase books Monday through Thursday.
This is also Book Lovers Club week. Members get 20% off all books the last full week of each month. Not a member? Stop in to learn about all the perks of membership. Questions? You contact us

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823 S Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL
60304

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

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+17084345515

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