Chicago, IL has many good bookstores which moulds itself to the needs of the people it serves in the respective area. However, there are some bookstores which have been voted as the best by the people of Chicago and are quite popular for their collection of books and service.

Here are the names of the best bookstores in Chicago, IL

- Anderson's Bookshop

- Bookman's Alley

- The Book Stall at Chestnut Court

- Centuries & Sleuths bookstore

- Gemini Fine Books

- Powell's Bookstore

- Prairie Avenue Bookstore

- Quimby's Bookstore

- Seminary Co-op bookstore

- Women and Children First

Seminary Co-op Bookstores is 40 years old and have been providing discriminating readers by offering them the best books. They have also partnered with the University of Chicago to publish their new course books.

Anderson bookstore in Naperville has a melding technology and books as e-books and MP3 audio books.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-0608bestbookstores_jpjun08,0,6497659.story

http://www.semcoop.com/

http://www.andersonsbookshop.com/

People of Chicago have strong inclination towards music and arts. Therefore, you will find lots of destinations that organize musical nights and other cultural programs in Chicago.

Some of the popular music venues are:

- Musical Magic

- Empty Bottle

- House of Blues

- Alpine Valley Music Theatre

- Suite Lounge

The list of music venues in Chicago is very long and people enjoy being a part of such shows. Empty Bottle first started out in 1992 when it was a place to hang out and booze. Later it became one of the most popular music venues in Chicago.

House of Blues is located in various cities of United States. In Chicago it is located at Dearborn, IL 60654. It started in 1996 and now has highly equipped stage for international performers.

http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago/

http://www.centerstagechicago.com/music/clubs/directory/