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The Book Market Sales And Trading Center

"The Best Used Bookstore In The Chicagoland Area"

About Us

The Book Market Sales And Trading Center, located in Crest Hill, IL, has been the premier bookstore catering to Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood, Romeoville, Lockport, Bolingbrook, New Lenox, and surrounding communities since 1977. Our extensive selection includes used books, novels, children's literature, graphic novels, audiobooks, religious texts, sports books, and so much more, ensuring we meet the diverse interests of all book lovers. We are also proud to host monthly book signings, offering our customers unique opportunities to engage with authors and fellow readers. For further details and to explore our literary treasures, visit The Book Market Sales And Trading Center in Crest Hill.

Areas Served

Crest Hill, IL | Plainfield, IL | Romeoville, IL | Bolingbrook, IL | Joliet, IL | Shorewood, IL | Lockport, IL | New Lenox, IL | Morris, IL | Minooka, IL | Channahon, IL | Wilmington, IL

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Testimonials

On 4/30/2026 Windy Gale had this to say:
Love this place, packed with great books at low prices. You could spend hours browsing here! Personally I like the layout, it is clean and not musty at all but it's also not sterile but instead there's a "find" around every corner.

On 4/30/2026 Paula H had this to say:
Love this place, packed with great books at low prices. You could spend hours browsing here! Personally I like the layout, it is clean and not musty at all but it's also not sterile but instead there's a "find" around every corner.

On 4/29/2026 Patricia Nicholson had this to say:
This is my first choice when buying a book of any kind.

On 3/12/2026 Christine P had this to say:
I was looking for Mary Kate and Ashley books and the nice lady took me right to them!!

On 12/14/2025 Mariah Roseland had this to say:
Absolutely love this store she's got everything

Contact Us

The Book Market Sales And Trading Center
2365 Plainfield Rd. Crest Hill, IL 60403
Phone: (815) 744-4240
Email: thebookmarketjoliet@gmail.com

Plainfield Road (Route 30) and Caton Farm and Gaylord (6 Corner Intersection). Across the Street from Rocky Mudds. Two Lights East of the Louis Joliet Mall

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Payment Types Accepted

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards, Apple Pay

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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FAQ

Are You Hiring?
We are not seeking any employees, however, we do accept volunteers at The Book Market.
Do You Carry Textbooks?
We do not carry textbooks, however we do carry all of the required readings for schools.
Do You Buy Books/Buy Books Back?
No, we do not purchase books outright. However, we offer store credit for books traded in that can be used up to half of your purchase of other used books.
If You Are An Author Looking To Host Your Next Event With Us...
We encourage you to reach out to 815-744-4240, please ask for Jan.
What Forms Of Payment Do You Accept?
We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, cash, Apple Pay

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