Underground Bookstore
1727 E. 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
4.6(76 reviews)
The Underground Bookstore is a African American owned and operated bookstore run by the same family for over 30 years. The main mission is to provide knowledge and education for minority communites, part of this mission includes supporting African American authors and creators.
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Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Customer Reviews
Maine Williams
2 months ago
Came in just to check the place out with a friend but ended up buying two books. The owner was a plethora of knowledge and his wisdom inspired me. Definitely worth a visit or an online support of this hidden chicago gem.
Touré “RayDid1”
3 years ago
This gem is located on the south side of Chicago. If you looking for good books to read this is definitely the bookstore to visit. It’s one of the very few black owned bookstores in Chicago. The owner is very knowledgeable about all the books at this location and will help you out in anyway possible. This is an awesome place of knowledge.
Kenneth Jones
1 years ago
Yesterday, I went to visit the owner Yoel about having my book in his store. I received MUCH more than what I had anticipated. If you are willing to LISTEN you will learn a lot from him and the literary world. There's not many people who will take the time to educate a complete stranger. That is what I would call a TRUE Teacher. Looking forward to working with Yoel!
Bree War
6 years ago
It was very educational and it had very important information about the african history. We got the book "Dark Light" so far it's been pretty deep and quite impacting. I highly recommend going here if you are black and especially a black female who is into her culture.
Ron McDaniel
5 years ago
I can honestly say that I have increased my knowledge and consciousness about truth and concepts about life, politics, spirituality and the Global agenda. The owner - Brother Yoel is very knowledgeable and will challenge your current understanding and then present you with the ultimate question once you walk into his “wisdom center” and that is ...” do you want to continue taking the blue pills and continue in delusion or would you like the red pill of enlightenment?” Yes the ultimate challenge is yours. Either way he has books or knows how to get books to suit your way of thinking or academic pursuit.
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