Volumes Bookcafe will open early next year in a 2,800-square-foot space at 1474 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Rebecca George, co-owner of the Wicker Park neighborhood business with her sister Kimberly, said they will operate "a general bookstore (90% new and 10% used) in this very vibrant and busy neighborhood. We've added a cafe, with local roasters and baked goods, local beer and a variety of wine. We've also created an open and adjustable space for community events of all sizes. We can't wait to open."
They are currently in the midst of $20,000 Indiegogo campaign to fund a secondary HVAC system to the space as well as an upgrade to the main water line to the building ("While we expected a great number of things with this beautiful 1883 building, we were not anticipating these last two hurdles."). You can also follow Volumes Bookcafe's journey toward opening day on Twitter at @volumesbooks.
