The Sly Fox bookstore

The Sly Fox bookstore The Sly Fox bookstore is an independent bookstore in Virden, IL, specializing in children's books an

For Independent Bookstore Day, area author Cheryl Eichar Jett will be on hand to sign copies of her new book, Aprons Awa...
04/23/2026

For Independent Bookstore Day, area author Cheryl Eichar Jett will be on hand to sign copies of her new book, Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66. $24.00 plus tax. Published by Reedy Press in St. Louis. You may also order a signed copy online at: https://slyfoxbooks.com/book/9781681066349

Somewhere in The Sly Fox on Saturday, April 25, Independent Bookstore Day, will be hidden (but easily findable), this li...
04/21/2026

Somewhere in The Sly Fox on Saturday, April 25, Independent Bookstore Day, will be hidden (but easily findable), this libro.fm Golden Ticket. We only receive one ticket. Whoever finds it first. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

03/24/2026

The Sly Fox will be closed Wednesday afternoon, March 25. The owner has a doctor's appointment in Springfield.

Copies of Nancy Peacock Schrock's historical fiction book centered around the 1898 Battle of Virden is back in stock. A...
03/24/2026

Copies of Nancy Peacock Schrock's historical fiction book centered around the 1898 Battle of Virden is back in stock. And Abby Jimenez's newest book releases today. We have the deluxe signed edition with sprayed edges, colored end papers and the author's signature on an illustrated page. Limited number. Pick up in the store or order online: https://slyfoxbooks.com/book/9781538759226

03/18/2026

The Sly Fox will close at 3 p.m. today for an appointment and again on Friday morning for another appointment.

Rand McNally has issued a special Route 66 Centennial Map. And it's a foldout map, just like the ones gas stations used...
03/15/2026

Rand McNally has issued a special Route 66 Centennial Map. And it's a foldout map, just like the ones gas stations used to pass out for free. But this one is $9.99. Available now at the store or you may order online: https://slyfoxbooks.com/book/9780528029936

Happy Anniversary, Route 66.Roulez le bon temps toujours!
01/06/2026

Happy Anniversary, Route 66.

Roulez le bon temps toujours!


Sales starts today.Does NOT include signed books, Route 66 books and items, sweatshirts/hoodies.Anything else is the sto...
12/26/2025

Sales starts today.

Does NOT include signed books, Route 66 books and items, sweatshirts/hoodies.

Anything else is the store is on sale.

If you're looking to read the books before the movie releases, we've got them at The Sly Fox. Just saying.
12/13/2025

If you're looking to read the books before the movie releases, we've got them at The Sly Fox. Just saying.

If time is running out for you to come to the store to browse or you are not sure what book to get someone, consider a S...
12/09/2025

If time is running out for you to come to the store to browse or you are not sure what book to get someone, consider a Sly Fox gift certificate. They are in the format of a greeting card with a plain white envelope. We can do gift certificates in any amount. The store will be open every day between today and December 24 with abbreviated afternoon hours on Sundays and Mondays (days when the store is normally closed). The weather will NOT keep us from being open.

Address

123 N Springfield Street
Virden, IL
62690

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12179653641

Website

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