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As Chicago’s first employee-owned bookstore, Pilsen Community Books welcomes visitors with floor-to-ceiling shelves spanning every genre imaginable. True to its name, the shop prioritizes community through its dual subscription programs, regular events and “Pilsen Reads”—a local youth literacy initiative. And while the store is an ideal sanctuary for in-person browsing, its expertly curated website brings that same sense of discovery into your home.
Pilsen Community Books embodies the true Chicago spirit—earnest without being precious, opinionated without being smug and deeply committed to the work of community advocacy. Pilsen Community Books doesn’t just sell titles; it reminds you why you learned to read in the first place.