This Three-Story Bookstore In Illinois, Jane Addams Book Shop, Is Like Something From A Dream
By Beth Price-Williams|Published September 21, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
How do you know you’re a tried and true book lover? Well, you probably prefer the sound of the pages of a book turning, the smell of old books, and the creak you hear when opening a book over swiping pages on a tablet, phone, or computer screen. Chances are minutes also melt away into hours when you’re browsing a bookstore. If you love books, you’re absolutely going to love Jane Addams Book Shop in Illinois.
Carve out plenty of time on your calendar for your visit to Jane Addams Book Shop in Champaign, because it's huge.
Just take a peek at the sign on the front door that proudly exclaims, "three floors booked solid!" Those three floors include 15 rooms, so you just might feel as though you've stumbled upon a tiny piece of paradise.
You're sure to find what you're looking for or discover something new in the charming, independent bookshop that boasts more than 70,000 books on its shelves.
Head straight for your favorite section, or meander through the shop, where you'll find books covering every topic - from agriculture and antiques to westerns and women's studies.
You'll definitely want to bring the kiddos along, too. The children's section features a generous selection of books and cozy chairs for a bit of reading.
Have you been to Jane Addams Book Shop in Illinois? Share your experience in the comments! Since we book lovers can never get enough of browsing the bookshelves, don’t forget to check out Old Book Barn in Forsyth, too.
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