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May 18, 2024
Gregg Rosenquist
Gregg Rosenquist, the author of "Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Jeweled Falcon and Other Tales," will be hosting a book signing on May 18 from 1:00-3:00.
April 27, 2024
Bookstore Day
We are excited to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and our 21-year anniversary with you.

Bring In Your Gently Used Books
                We Will Give Them A New Life!

This Old Book has been delighted to provide Grayslake with quality used, rare and out-of-print books for sale since 2002. Located on Center Street in the heart of downtown Grayslake.

We have over 35,000 books to choose from and a computerized inventory to better serve your needs. Whether you are a casual browser, a serious collector or just looking for a place to spend the day, we strive to offer a comfortable and inviting environment. Our store is a constant revolving treasure trove where new items arrive, and depart, daily. Never a dull moment nor an empty shelf as we are overflowing with current titles & vintage books of all genres.

We Buy and Trade Your Used Books

Not enough room on your bookshelves for a new book? We happily offer a exchange program for books. Books may be traded in for store credit.

All books, both paper and hardcover, will be priced/credited individually based on our need and the books' condition. Up to 2 medium sized boxes can be brought in at a time.  Please check our What We Do page for more information. 

 We Offer New Books Online 

This Old Book is excited to announce we have partnered with Bookshop.org. 

When we don’t have a used copy of a book your looking for just go to SHOP NEW and have a new book shipped directly to you. Every book purchase you make through our link will help support your favorite local bookstore!

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