Nearly Five Decades
In the Making
The Book Market has been part of the Crest Hill and Joliet community longer than most of its customers have been alive. Here's how we got here.
The Doors Open
The Book Market opened in Joliet at Jefferson & Reed Street — a modest storefront with big ambitions. From day one, the mission is simple: put great books into the hands of everyday readers at prices anyone can afford.
First Big Move
After 30 years The Book Market relocated to 2368 Plainfield Road in Crest Hill and doubled its store size due to closing of the West Side Shopping Center
Second Relocation to Our Permanent Home
More space; more books. What started as a modest storefront has become a fixture of the Crest Hill community, with thousands of loyal customers who've made it part of their routine. The Book Market made its second and final relocation right across the street to 2365 Plainfield Road! This move doubled our space again and serves as our home today and will continue to be our space forever!
The Book Market Partners with WriteOn Joliet
With our newly expanded space The Book Market welcomed a partnership with local authors who began displaying their work and scheduling regular signings for our reading community.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite
The Book Market earns Nextdoor's Neighborhood Favorite distinction — voted by the very neighbors it has served for decades. Recognition across nine neighborhoods in the greater Joliet and Chicagoland area, a testament to over 45 years of community trust.
Still Here. Still Growing.
Nearly five decades after opening day, The Book Market remains independently owned and operated — by the original owner. We may have moved locally over the years but we maintained the same commitment. New titles arrive daily, new readers discover us for the first time, and longtime customers keep coming back. The story isn't finished yet.
