Underground Bookstore

Came in just to check the place out with a friend but ended up buying two books. The owner was a plethora of knowledge and his wisdom inspired me. Definitely worth a visit or an online support of this hidden chicago gem.

This gem is located on the south side of Chicago. If you looking for good books to read this is definitely the bookstore to visit. It’s one of the very few black owned bookstores in Chicago. The owner is very knowledgeable about all the books at this location and will help you out in anyway possible. This is an awesome place of knowledge.

Yesterday, I went to visit the owner Yoel about having my book in his store. I received MUCH more than what I had anticipated. If you are willing to LISTEN you will learn a lot from him and the literary world. There's not many people who will take the time to educate a complete stranger. That is what I would call a TRUE Teacher. Looking forward to working with Yoel!

It was very educational and it had very important information about the african history. We got the book "Dark Light" so far it's been pretty deep and quite impacting. I highly recommend going here if you are black and especially a black female who is into her culture.

I can honestly say that I have increased my knowledge and consciousness about truth and concepts about life, politics, spirituality and the Global agenda. The owner - Brother Yoel is very knowledgeable and will challenge your current understanding and then present you with the ultimate question once you walk into his "wisdom center" and that is ..." do you want to continue taking the blue pills and continue in delusion or would you like the red pill of enlightenment?" Yes the ultimate challenge is yours. Either way he has books or knows how to get books to suit your way of thinking or academic pursuit.

25 years...It’s a Hidden Gem in Chicago! This place is truly amazing to be. It’s rare to find great bookstores, let alone a black one. The owner is very knowledgeable on many different subjects and he’s a great resource to find other things you’re looking for outside of the bookstore. If you’re looking for a rare book this place has it or they can find it for you. Truly an amazing place.

I have been going here for years the owner is very knowledgeable and has had insight on many of the books that I have purchased from this store. I will continue to patronize this business and I recommend this book store to all my friends. The owner has found many out of print books that I needed for research on a multitude of subjects. Great place to browse and have a conversation with other intellectuals.