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January 2024 by Sandra R.
Incomparable book selection, knowledgeable staff and quaint cozy private book store ambiance
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August 2023 by Halley Burns
Such great spot. My 4-year-old loved coming here and browsing the kids’ section. They also have a cute train that circles around the ceiling ?
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August 2023 by samanthakoprowski
As an avid lover of reading I love a small bookstore. This book store was cute, clean, and well organized. But what put it over the stop was the staff. The older lady (Nancy? ) is the sweetest lady I’ve ever met. So nice and polite and had that feeling of home to her. Even tho I live a hour away I’m sure I’ll be back
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July 2023 by Inna Feldman-Gerber
Best store!! I’ve been shopping here for over 22 years and have always had warm and knowledgeable customer service. They also wonderful online option as well through their website when you can’t physically get to the store.
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July 2023 by Daniel Fleisher
Very nice and helpful staff! Great children's section.
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June 2023 by Carol Malerich
I enjoy coming to book Ben. I came here last Monday to get my cousins daughters some books and they loved them. I don’t come here very often but when I go to Minnesota I come here to get books for my cousins daughters
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April 2023 by Jennifer Batista
I went to this store for the first time yesterday and I loved how the ladies that work there greeted me, asked if I wanted recommendations, found a book for me and were so kind. Joined their reward system and honestly, I feel like going back today.I loved the feel of the store. Cozy, homey, and just all around nice.10/10 recommend!
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March 2023 by CB
Can't believe this is our first time here. It will definitely not be the last. They have a nice selection of books and I am sure they can order anything else you want. I enjoy getting out in the community and buying from small businesses instead of the darn Amazon convenience.I wish there were more stores like this around and people got out more to help support them instead of the giant companies.Oh and the turtles are just fine the tank is nice and clean and my 8 year old approves so not negative reviews for the turtle.
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March 2023 by DarkFr3ak
I went to the Book Bin with my mom just to look for some books for my sister’s baby shower and as soon as we walked in the lady working at the desk couldn’t have been any nicer or helpful. I was so overwhelmed by how many books they had in the children’s section and didn’t know what to choose from. As I said to the employee working, “this is like a mini Borders or Barns and Nobles.” If I lived in Northbrook I would return but I highly recommend this fantastic small business.
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January 2023 by Jeanine Fragale
I absolutely LOVE this book store. As soon as you walk in you feel like you are in the “shop around the corner” from the movie “you’ve got mail”. This is such a wonderful book store with a small town vibe. They have all the current and best books you’d find in a typical B&N, but it’s much more personal and comfortable. I’ve only been once since I’m new to the area, but I plan to be a regular customer who brings my little girl for many years to enjoy the experience of a “real” book shop around the corner. ❤️
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December 2022 by Stacy O.
I will never understand why people go to big box bookstores when The Book Bin is right here in our neighborhood. Small and cozy, The Book Bin is the perfect local bookstore. They carry a wide variety of books, journals, stationery and gifts. The staff are kind and helpful, greeting customers warmly and offering assistance. And keeping money in our local community? Overall, this ticks all the boxes! Browsing is fun and easy - I found some books by local authors that I otherwise would have never discovered! - and the kids' section is vibrant (with an electric train running on tracks above). I love the recommendations from staff, especially because you start to recognize with whom you share reading preferences. If they don't have what you're looking for on the shelf, it's easy to order and pick up. This is a gem of Northbrook!
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October 2022 by Anna Stidham
I usually order via telephone and pick up in store. If you’re looking to avoid big box or Amazon, I highly recommend calling Book Bin! Their staff is always warm and helpful. Their children’s section is vast and the whole store feels like stepping into a little, book-filled oasis. Northbrook is lucky to have Book Bin!
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August 2022 by Noe Cao
The store is tidy, so you can find books from your favorite authors. If you fail, the very friendly and always smiling staff will help you. The prices are okay. I recommend this place to all lovers of books and more.
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August 2022 by illinoistravelere
How does this small store manage to display so much merchandise? As well as not one but two turtles (Lily and Hardcover) in their personal, spacious tanks There are stuffed animals and toys; greeting cards; note cards; a great selection of journals; puzzles; Solmate sox; seven different choices of coloured pencil sets; and, oh yes, books. You can track down the staff picks -- suggestions colour-coded with round stickers indicating individual employee choices. Or you can browse the shelves to your heart's content. Then top off your purchases with their $4 magnet that reads, "Eat. Sleep. Read". The complimentary gift wrap is quite lovely, but the store also carries clever book totes (starting at $3.99) that could both hold and supplement your present. This is simply a wonderful, wonderful store. What are you waiting for? Visit. See my earlier review (August 26, 2021) for more details about the Book Bin.
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July 2022 by Cherish Walsh
LOVED this quaint bookstore! SUPER friendly staff, GREAT selection and lots of fun things! Can't wait to go back!
