Books · Hyde Park
Call and Response Books
on Hyde Park, with 6 shops within a short walk
Black woman-owned bookstore focused on books by Black, brown and Indigenous authors, opened in spring 2024; it also hosts a small concert series.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11am–6pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–6pm
- Thursday
- 11am–6pm
- Friday
- 11am–6pm
- Saturday
- 11am–6pm
- Sunday
- 12pm–5pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking on 53rd and 57th Streets. Metra Electric trains stop at 53rd Street and at 55th-56th-57th Street.
- Hyde Park shops
- Bookstores open 10–11am and close 5–6pm; the Seminary Co-op is closed Sundays and 57th Street Books is closed Mondays.
Shop nearby, before or after
All of Hyde Park →- Suuri DesignDesign · 5225 S Harper Ct5 min walk
- Recycled ModernHome · 5231 S Harper Ct5 min walk
- StockBoyFashion · 5239 S Harper Ave5 min walk
- Hyde Park RecordsRecords & music · 1377 E 53rd St5 min walk
- Stamp'lays BoutiqueBoutiques · 1371 E 53rd St5 min walk
- A Paw PlaceSpecialty · 1457 E 53rd St6 min walk
Before you go
What are Call and Response Books's hours?
Call and Response Books is usually open Mon closed, Tue–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12pm–5pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the venue's site before a special trip.
Where is Call and Response Books?
Call and Response Books is at 1390 E Hyde Park Blvd in Hyde Park, Chicago.
Is Call and Response Books open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 12pm–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Call and Response Books?
The closest option for Hyde Park is Metered street parking on 53rd and 57th Streets. Metra Electric trains stop at 53rd Street and at 55th-56th-57th Street.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the L.
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