Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Inc. Books. Founded in 1961, the Seminary Co-op is located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood and attracts customers from around the world.

It offers an extensive collection of scholarly titles, with a focus on the humanities and social sciences, reflecting the literary and scholarly interests of its members, many of whom are affiliated with the University of Chicago. Established in 1983, 57th St. Books caters to the literary interests of the greater South Side community.

This bookstore features a world-class children's department, a deep backlist selection, and an enthusiastic staff, making it a gem among independent bookstores. Both the Seminary Co-op and 57th St. Books are cherished cultural institutions that foster browsing and conversation.

In 2019, they became the country's first not-for-profit bookstores dedicated to bookselling. Visit the Seminary Co-op at 5751 S. Woodlawn Ave.

Books at 1301 E. 57th St., and discover the joy of exploring their unique and valued collections