Second Reading Book Shop
Independent bookshop in historic downtown Alton offering rare, first-edition, and used books, plus author events and writing workshops.
- Address
- 16 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
- District
- Downtown Alton (Middletown Historic District)
- Record
- Listed · independent · address on recordRegister as of Sep 2026 · re-checked district by district
- Independence
- Listed as independent · single-site operators only, by policy · re-check in progress
- Location
- Address on record · coordinates as collected
- Hours
- — Not yet on record · the proprietor can add these
- Phone
- (618) 462-2830
Subject in red · nearest storefronts in ink · street names from the register's addresses
Directions open with the name and address, so they resolve to the door.
| № | Name | Category | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Gentelin's On Broadway Chef-owned New American/Italian restaurant in downtown Alton, known for scratch-made pasta and seasonal menus. | Restaurant | 122 E Broadway | 65 m |
| 02 | Post Commons Coffee bar and brunch spot inside Alton's former U.S. Post Office building, serving specialty coffee, tea, and a full brunch menu. | Coffee Shop | 300 Alby St | 99 m |
| 03 | Mooneyham Art Creative studio and curated gallery on State Street pairing local, regional, and national artists, part of Alton's growing Arts District. | Gallery | 305 State St | 146 m |
| 04 | The Old Bakery Beer Company Certified-organic craft brewery and restaurant in downtown Alton, housed in a building with a century-long history as a bakery. | Brewery | 400 Landmarks Blvd | 361 m |
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