Barbara's Bookstores

What are you reading this ? Our State Street booksellers have curated an extensive display of Asian American stories, authors, art, history, and more. Don’t miss your chance to explore this display!

Barbara’s through the years: book signings with Susan Sontag, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Joseph Heller, and President Clinton, a photo of our former store in the Boston’s South Station, and more memorabilia!

These are photos and clippings our owner, Jan Barliant, has saved since she and her late husband, Don, bought Barbara’s Bookstore in 1967.

Our bookseller recommended books are always 20% off! 📚❤️ “Where the Wildflowers Grow” by Terah Shelton Harris, recommended by our State Street store manager, Keshia.

Looking to join a book club in Chicago? Our Yorktown Center and State Street stores have fantastic picks and discussions every month! Each pick is 20% off at the club’s home store.

Join our newsletter list for 10% off every purchase and exclusive in-store coupons every month! The link to sign up is on our website, link in our bio 📚❤️

CAUTION! ⚠️ You might learn something!

Find more information on these authors and links to purchase tickets for Eve Plumb and Jack Carr on our website! 📚❤️