Bookends & Beginnings is an independent bookstore in downtown Evanston, IL.  Because of its unexpected location down an alley, customers have called it "a speakeasy for books, where you have to know the secret of its location, but then you can go in and get drunk on the books." But no need to keep this secret! Tell your friends! We feature a broad selection of new and used books, including classics, edgy new fiction, general and scholarly nonfiction, and kids' books with specialties in food/cooking and international titles from contacts around the world. We also carry stationery items including the whole rainbow of Leuchtturm 1917 journals, small-batch greeting cards, pens, puzzles, and chocolate truffles. Our physical store is built for browsing and encourages you to take an hour or two off from your plugged-in life. But if you don't the have time, try ordering books for pickup or shipping directly to your home at www.bookendsandbeginnings.com.