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Frommer's Guide
INTRODUCTION
GETTING TO KNOW
DINING
ATTRACTIONS
NIGHTLIFE
SHOPPING
The Magnificent Mile
The Top Shopping Streets & Neighborhoods
ACTIVE PURSUITS
SPECTATOR SPORTS
TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO ART & ARCHITECTURE
FEATURES AND EVENTS
SHOPPING: BOOKSTORES Frommer
Barbara's Bookstore

This haven for small, independent press titles also has extensive selections of everything current. In addition, it has a well-stocked children's section, with sitting areas for the tots to peruse the books. If you enjoy author readings, call the store to see if your visit coincides with that of one of your favorite writers.

1350 N. Wells St, Between Division St. and North AvePhone: 312/642-5044.Subway/El: Brown Line to Sedgwick.Two other branches are a small tourist-targeted shop at Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave. (tel. 312/222-0890), and a shop in Oak Park at 1100 Lake St. (tel. 708/848-9140).


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