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Town House Books in spring.

 

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE EST. 1974


 

 

"May I have a few friends and many books, both true."
         —A. Cowley

 

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The back courtyard at
Town House Café

 

 

 

 

 
 
About Town House Books
We are an independent bookstore for all ages, with a friendly knowledgeable staff located in historic Century Corners in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. The uniqueness and ambiance of the 37 year old bookstore carry over into the Town House Café, featuring a menu of fresh-from-scratch soups and creative sandwiches. Our back courtyard is open for lunch every day, weather permitting! In addition we have tables set up outside in front of the bookstore that are available for self service... a perfect spot to sit and enjoy your morning paper with coffee or an afternoon iced tea & sandwich.

Personal Shopping Available
Books make the perfect gift any time of the year and we can help you pick the right book for every age person. Let our knowledgeable staff do the work and, as always, we provide complimentary gift wrapping!

Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 13th

Join us for a special Mother's Day Brunch where mom gets a beautiful long-stemmed rose and a special 10% off in the bookstore. There's also a complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne. The menu includes:

  • Crab bisque or chilled strawberry soup
  • Our signature salad topped with crumbled blue cheese and bacon, toasted pecans, dried cranberries and buttermilk ranch
  • Town House eggs benedict with Creole potatoes or Brioche French toast stuffed with peaches, blueberries and cream cheese, with applewood-smoked bacon
  • A selection of homemade desserts

The price is $28.95 per person and includes coffee, tea or orange juice. Call for reservations 630-584-8603.

Photo of coverBook Signing with Author Nancy Smith Hopp
Saturday, June 2nd
11am - 2pm

Nancy Smith Hopp, author of Warm Light, Cool Shadows: The Life and Art of Ruth Van Sickle Ford, will sign copies of her book in our garden room. The colorful life of pioneering artist and teacher Ruth Van Sickle Ford, one of the Midwest’s best watercolorists, has been chronicled in this 177-page hardcover biography. Warm Light, Cool Shadows would make an excellent gift for a budding artist or graduating student. Retail price for the limited first edition is $47.90 plus tax.

In The Media

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Real Books are, well, real:

Read the Nov. 19, 2011 Chicago Tribune story, "Off The Chain," about independent bookstores.

Town House was featured on ABC 7's 190 North. You can view the segment online here. Or download a podcast by clicking on "podcasts" on their home page.

   
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Part of historic Century Corners
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Town House Books & Café
105 North 2nd Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
 Book Store: (630) 584-8600
Café: (630) 584-8603
E-mail: thb105@gmail.com
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