Sandmeyer's Bookstore
Sandmeyer's Bookstore: Independent and family-owned in the South Loop since 1982. Stop in today!
09/18/2026
Happy Fur-iday!
During Lit Fest last weekend we were visited by the sleepiest book-loving doggo. Seems that the excitement of Lit Fest tuckered the little guy out🤭
09/16/2026
Don’t miss a special author discussion that will dive deep into Puerto Rican’s persistent struggle with exploitation, discrimination and marginalization during the second half of the 20th century in Chicago. Michael Staudenmaier will be in discussion with Joanna Hernandez of WTTW News, discussing his book “White, Black, Brown: Becoming Puerto Rican in Chicago” and how Puerto Rican organizers and activists were able to make a difference during this pivotal time. Learn more here: chi.gov/whiteblackbrown
Tuesday, September 29
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
09/14/2026
Indivisible Chicago will be at Sandmeyer's to help get the word out on National Voter Registration Day! They'll be tabling outside the bookstore from 2pm to 4pm tomorrow.
09/14/2026
Thank you to the 7,500 people who swung by Sandmeyer's Bookstore during this year's Printers Row Lit Fest!
Please visit us again when we have a moment to chat about your favorite books and help you find your next read.
A huge thank you to our fabulous team: Colleen, Shannon, Seth, Parker, Arit, Linda, Drew, Madi, Isak, Terri, Ken, and Giovi - and to our wonderful volunteers Kay, Vicky, and Karen. We couldn't do it without you!
⭐PRINTERS ROW LIT FEST IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND!⭐
Join us on September 12th and 13th from 10AM to 6PM for a free two-day literary festival!
Featuring:
📖panels and author talks with some of the biggest names in books
📖tons of new, used and antiquarian book sellers
📖indpendent presses
📖literary organizations
09/07/2026
We're open for Labor Day! Stop by anytime before 5pm!
📚8 DAYS UNTIL LIT FEST!!!📚
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Colleen, our supremely talented creative director, makes our weekly sign!❤️✍🏻
Stop by the bookstore if you wanna see this lovely design in person!
CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS! Printer's Row Lit Fest is almost here!
Join us on September 12th and 13th from 10AM to 6PM for a free two-day literary festival!
Featuring:
📖panels and author talks with some of the biggest names in books
📖tons of new, used and antiquarian book sellers
📖indpendent presses
📖literary organizations
09/01/2026
Huge amount of new releases this Tuesday! There's something for everyone here!
08/28/2026
Happy Fur-iday!
Every welcome little Howie to the store. This excited pupper just got a new haircut and is looking his fluffiest for the end of the week!
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714 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL
60605
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 8pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |