Join our initiative to support local business and remember that Local is a Choice.
According to the 350 Project - “For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home.”
Your shopping choices matter!
We’ve all been there—the choice between two similar shopping experiences can sometimes seem predetermined based on who can offer the better deal. Disposable income is hard to come by these days as inflation rises and wages stagnate—we feel it, too. But even though it may look it, the choice isn’t that straightforward.
In exchange for a few extra dollars per purchase, you’ll receive so many benefits:
Money back in your local economy
Higher quality merchandise from your local shops and artisans
A personalized shopping/dining/customer service experience
Healthy businesses that care about your community and neighbors
Your choice to shop local is about more than the money saved or spent. Check out some local recommended spots below, and send us your favorites to include in the list!
Your Local Options
We know you love the feeling—there’s nothing like stepping into your local independent bookstore. Whether your favorite part is the atmosphere, the curated collection, the merchandise hand-picked for your community, or the booksellers that greet you when you walk in, our goal behind the counter is always to make you feel welcome, happy, and seen.
You made a choice to visit us, and we thank you for that from the bottom of our hearts.
Now, we want to remind you why that choice is so important.
From bookstores to restaurants to clothing, and everything in between, your local businesses are here for their communities. We live here, work here, eat here, and we’re invested in seeing our neighborhoods thrive. By choosing to shop local, you’re an essential part of making sure that happens.
Support local business.
Choose your community.
Help us thrive together.
You have a choice:
Where Book Lovers Hang! New and used books, coffee, tea, games, and events in Berwyn, IL.
Not Just Another Used Bookstore! Used books galore, including collectible items, in Oak Park, IL.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookstore! Friendly staff, curated books, and fun events in Oak Park, IL.
Your Destination for Discovery! A new and lovely addition to the indie bookstore scene in Oak Park, IL.
A Twist on your Typical Bookstore! Curated book and gift pairings in Brookfield and Edgebrook, IL.
A Space for Everyone! A latina owned bakery/coffeeshop based on loving and gathering community in Berwyn, IL.
Fried Chicken Made Right! Lunch and dinner options for the whole family in Berwyn, IL.
Expanding the Boundaries of Lagered Beer! Brewery and taproom with rotating selections in Oak Park, IL.
Are you a local retail business owner interested in joining our initiative?
Email info@thepilebookstore.com to get started!