City Lit Books, located in the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago, is seeking a full-time Bookstore Manager. City Lit has just completed an amazing first year and we are looking to continue growing and evolving.

Qualified candidates believe that independent bookstores can change the world and that we will have fun doing it.  Other requirements include:

• Currently an independent bookstore manager or has significant bookseller experience in an independent bookstore

• Experience with Booklog software

• Flexible scheduling capabilities

• Experience managing and developing people

Preferences include:

• Wide-ranging reading interests

• Social media presence

• Interest in building and developing a new business

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to teresa@citylitbooks.com.

Women & Children First
Chicago, IL

Satisfying, sustainable business in the heart of Andersonville, a thriving neighborhood of indie retailers and restaurants, just north of Wrigley Field. Great community support in a diverse neighborhood. Increased sales in the past two years.

Women & Children First has been in business 34 years, is debt-free, and has a great staff, a committed manager, and a dedicated publicist. The store is 3,400 sq. ft, with flexible shelving, a corner location, and a parking lot.

The owners are retiring but would be open to working part-time to train/support new owners. Both owners, Linda Bubon and Ann Christophersen, will be at Heartland Forum and are available to answer questions. For more details, email

wcfann@gmail.com or wcflinda@gmail.com.