A hidden alley designed to enrich your spirit.

In Bookman’s Alley, you’ll take in art and entertainment that breathes life into the history of this place—which includes rare books and time travel*!

Whether you’re searching for off-the-beaten-path serenity or an enclave filled with activity and culture, you’ll find it here.

*Roger Carlson, owner of Bookman’s Alley Bookstore, was a character in the book and film adaption of the Time Traveler’s Wife. The author, Audrey Niffenegger, was a longtime resident of Evanston and a frequent visitor of the bookstore.

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