About Undercover Books

Undercover Books is a welcoming book store in Chicago, Illinois, offering customers a convenient place to explore and purchase books. As a local shopping destination, the store provides quality service and makes it easy for customers to learn more about its available offerings. Whether you prefer to visit in person or arrange to have your purchase brought to you, Undercover Books offers options designed to fit different shopping needs. Customers can choose from on-site services and delivery, with quick visits supported for those who value a convenient experience. Payment is straightforward, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. This combination of service options and payment flexibility helps make shopping at Undercover Books simple and accessible. Located at 1232 W 103rd St Suite 1 West, Chicago, IL 60643, United States, Undercover Books has earned a 5.00 out of 5 customer rating based on 63 reviews. To learn more about the store’s offerings, call +1 872-702-4456 or visit the Chicago location.

Last updated: Aug 27, 2026

Business Hours

Open Now · Friday 10 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-6 PM
Thursday 10 AM-8 PM
Friday 10 AM-6 PM
Saturday 10 AM-6 PM
Sunday 10 AM-6 PM
Monday 10 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-6 PM

Customer Reviews

5.00
Based on 63 reviews
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Rebecca Johnson

This bookstore feels like a cozy home with the best hosts ever. Come and hang out find amazing reads and feel part of a community. I love it every time I walk through the door!!!

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Christopher Biewer

Charming book store with one of the most unique vibes. The selection is amazing, from best sellers to hard to find gems. The owner (Todd, I believe was his name) is an excellent source of information he turned my son, who never reads, onto a new graphic novel (Bone or Amulet, I can’t recall he is now reading both). Highly …

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Natasha Nicholes

What a great space in the 21st ward of Chicago! I'm a book lover and nothing beats pouring through someone else's library. This is exactly what Undercover Books feels like. Someone letting you into their sacred space to see just how far their love of words goes. I'm bummed that I didn't know about it when it first opened, but …

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P. C. (ALIO)

Very VERY cool little shop - and easy access on 103rd St. The owners are friendly and helpful, and the selection of rare and out of print titles exceeded my expectations. I look forward to my next trip here.

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David Weeks

This is an amazing bookstore and more! It's a community hub with rotating art exhibits, various performances, book signings, talks with authors, story time and more! It's a beautifully retrofitted space with cool lighting and an unforgettable front door. Enormous selection of carefully maintained, gently used books. Very friendly owners. Peep all the events, there's literally something for everyone.

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Picture this-you are driving/walking down a dark street in an otherwise quiet neighborhood and lo and behold, you look up only to find these gorgeous hues of warmth peeking from inside. What you don’t realize when you walk inside this quaint, stunning, carefully curated bookstore is being serenaded by a sheer labor of love. The family who owns this gem …

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Megan Grenville

MUST VISIT FOR BOOK LOVERS!!! It feels like a book store you see in the movies, only better. Warm and cozy. Thoughtfully decorated. And importantly - sooo many books in great condition for great prices! I could spend hours going through the shelves. The cherry on top is that the owners are so kind and ready to help. Don’t be …

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Carrie Kelleher

I drove to Undercover Books today to donate books to this newish used book store on the south side. When I walked in the door…it was MAGIC! It’s HUGE, full of books of every kind, curated so intentionally, and organized beautifully. It felt wonderful looking around and browsing. A cozy nook with fireplace and sections just for specific authors or …

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Debby Albrecht

What a gem! We picked up some early readers for the grandbabies and a fun vinyl and cocktail pairing book.

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Vanessa Valliere

It's really hard to find a bookshop like this anymore. A great place with quality selection and a staff that is happy to intuit whether you want to chat it up or be left alone to browse. It's a little warren, filled with unexpected nooks for tucking into a book. The prices are beyond reasonable and there's even a little …

People Also Ask

Where is Undercover Books located?
Undercover Books is located at 1232 W 103rd St Suite 1 West, Chicago, IL 60643, United States, Chicago, IL, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Undercover Books rated?
Undercover Books has a rating of 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 63 customer reviews.
What are Undercover Books's hours?
Undercover Books's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Undercover Books?
You can reach Undercover Books by phone at +1 872-702-4456.
What type of business is Undercover Books?
Undercover Books is a shopping business located in Chicago, IL. <!-- VOILA_REWRITTEN --> Undercover Books is a welcoming book store in Chicago, Illinois, offering customers a convenient place to explore and purchase books. As a local shopping destination, the store …