We are one of the few independent bookstores left in downtown Chicago. Our two floors house a hand-curated collection of over 40,000 new and used volumes.
We feature a wide variety of fiction, literature, poetry, and children’s books. We feature books by local authors and about local history, art and architecture. This is a just a small snapshot of our full collection.
Small Business Majority 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to our Small Business Gift Guide! Here you will find more than 250 small businesses offering products and services for everyone on your gift list this year. Browse through the entire guide for inspiration or use the sorting option to find something specific. We encourage you to shop small all year round, but especially during this holiday season. If you purchase an item through a small business on this list, take a photo and post it on social media using #IShoppedSmallBiz to encourage others to do the same!
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Books, Music, Art
after-words bookstore
after-words new and used books
Price point: Under $25, Under $50, Under $100, Over $100
Shipping Information: Pick-up/In store, National shipping
Woman-owned
Grocery, Specialty Food or Beverages
The Grumpy Man
Grumpy man foods
The Grumpy Man produces high quality salsa, pepper jelly, pickles and hot sauces, perfect for the Grumpy Man in your life. Started at home, he uses the same recipes that friends and family enjoyed for 20 years, to deliver a professionally produced item that is sure to make you the talk of any holiday party. Need a lot of gifts? Contact us to see how we can help you get a gift that the entire office will enjoy.
Price point: Under $50
Shipping Information: National shipping
Beauty and Self-Care
Lash Lab Inc.
Lash Extensions - the gift of beauty that boosts mental wellness
We have been in business since 2009 and we have helped support artists who enter the beauty field find their financial independence by doing lashes. From our 14 years of experience, we know that when women invest in themselves, they can boost their confidence and happiness. We are taking care of people by way of making them feel great again. We also do lashes on mature clients who are often forgotten in the field of beauty. Thank you for your support!
Price point: Over $100
Shipping Information: Pick-up/In store
Woman-owned
Grocery, Specialty Food or Beverages
BTE Import-Export, LLC
Glo-Bar Premier Coffees
We are a small, minority-owned business that has been involved in the food and beverage industry since 2015. We operate an eCommerce site, with coffee being our primary product. We also offer an excellent brand of plant-based cookies and desserts, along with a brand of wine jellies, and botanical beverages. We do offer several levels of gift cards for our coffee blends for which we represent two international brands of coffee, at present. Free Shipping is offered Nation-wide, with International shipping primarily by UPS, at cost.
Price point: Under $25
Shipping Information: National shipping, International shipping
Black-owned, Veteran-owned
Other
Askooriginals LLC
Personal designer of a kind artwork and gifts
Art created in many forms from textiles, beadwork, painting ,pencil drawing, watercolor and mosaics.
Price point: Under $25, Under $50, Under $100, Over $100
Shipping Information: Pick-up/In store, National shipping
Woman-owned
Grocery, Specialty Food or Beverages
The Irie Cup
Holiday Box
The Irie Cup presents The Holiday box, a collection of 10 best selling unique loose leaf tea blends we have offered this year as well as 100 tea filters to make the perfect gift for loved ones or for your self. Enjoy them with a friend or loved one and discover your next favorite.
Each box includes 10 loose leaf blends (4 servings each) ,100 biodegradable tea filters, an instructional card adorned with a beautiful red bow. artwork designed by a local artist -Kerri Liu:
Black Apple Spice
Blue Mountain Berry
Cream Earl Grey
Flu Fighter
Golden Glow
Masala Chai
Peach Honeybush
Lavender Mint
Serenity
Sweet Dreams
Price point: Under $50
Shipping Information: Pick-up/In store, National shipping
Black-owned, Woman-owned
Beauty and Self-Care
The Vegan Oils
Pure meets powerful
The Vegan Oils is an eco-conscious wellness brand dedicated to helping people achieve a healthier and happier life. Our mission is to provide the latest in health and wellness information, products, and services to help you reach your goals. Our focus is on four areas that are important to your well-being: the environment, hair loss, body dysmorphia, and mental health. 30% off Amazon Holiday Discount.
Price point: Under $25, Under $50
Shipping Information: National shipping
Black-owned, Woman-owned
Other
Mac-n-Mo's
Certified integrative health coach, living morseliciously
As your Integrative Health Coach, I will help you build a healthier, happier, sustainable lifestyle in ALL areas of your LIFE! I’m hired by busy creative professionals/entrepreneurs who struggle with weight, diabetes, celiac, autoimmune disorders, heart health, and menopause, as well as those who are stuck in a food rut. Mo, the Morselist, a Certified Integrative Health Coach, Recipe Developer, EduTainer, and CEO of Mac-n-Mo's, a Health & Wellness Company. Using my Morselicious Pie approach, (a recipe for a full life), I will help you integrate the essential "ingredients" for your most optimal, sustainable, healthy lifestyle. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to diet or lifestyle. EveryBODY is unique with various lifestyles, tastes, bio-individual needs, and passions. I will work with you to create a deprivation-free, customized recipe for your full Morselicious Life Pie. Please contact [email protected] and mention "SMBIZHOLIDAY" for 15% off coaching packages.
Price point: Under $100
Shipping Information: National shipping
Woman-owned
Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, or Jewelry
Southwind Brands
Pickleball skorts!
Given the explosion of Pickleball across the US, chances are you have someone on your holiday list that would love one of Southwind Apparel's Fun Printed Skorts. Southwind Apparel has upped the game with its latest print edition featuring Pickleball raquets and verbiage that will be the talk of the court. Known for their vibrant prints and functional style, and perfect fit, this gift will add fun to their game!
Price point: Under $100
Shipping Information: National shipping
Woman-owned
Beauty and Self-Care
Pedi Licious Footwear LLC
Vegan Nail Lacquer, Natural and Organic Gender Neutral sole Body & Sole Care Products
Pedi Licious Footwear Brand is a natural and organic, gender neutral body, nail and Sole Care product line, health consciously designed for the betterment of the full body and sole. Includes, vegan Nail Lacquer 4 All, patented issued Pedicure Sandals, Intensive Sole Care Therapy and Dry Sole Repair Creme for All.
Price point: Under $25
Shipping Information: Pick-up/In store, National shipping, International shipping
Black-owned, Woman-owned