We are excited to be hosting the Hao Peng You Book Club for their third session- Saturday, February 7, 2026. Join friends here at Restoried Bookshop to discuss Memoir of an Innocent Brat by Aaron Wang. Rumor has it, there will be a chance to have a Q&A session with the author in addition toContinue reading →
We'll be closing early at 6pm to celebrate a private event in the shop with some friends. Be sure to stop by a little earlier in the day, if you're able! To set up your own private event in our space, reach out to us at info restoriedbookshop.com
We are excited to host AnimeChicago for Melanated and Animated - a panel discussion on exploring the ways in which Black and Japanese Cultures have influenced each other! 6:30 Doors / 6:45 Talk, Panel, Q&A / 8:15pm Social This Spotlight focuses on Black and Asian cultural dialogue through manga, anime, and fiction. This event bringsContinue reading →
Restoried Bookshop is excited to host a Meet and Greet for Miguel Alvelo Rivera who is running to represent Illinois' 40th District (our district!) in the General Assembly! You know we care about policy, politics, and community here at the shop. So naturally, we are looking forward to helping our friends and neighbors get toContinue reading →
Yeah, we know it's Valentine's Day. Maybe it's a cozy/cute date idea? Grab whatever you're reading, a warm bev, and a friend (or date) then head over to Restoried Bookshop for a little communal silent reading! Don't have something to read? Show up a little early and we're always glad to help you pick yourContinue reading →
Join PSL Chicago for the second session of their public study of Why Venezuela? How the US Tries to Undermine Democracy and Sovereignty in Latin America. No prior reading required! Join in the conversation and community here in Albany Park.
We'll be closed and hosting a private, invite-only event today.
We'll be closing a *little* early on February 26th so we can attend the North River Commission's 2026 Community Choice Awards. Swing by before 5:45pm so you can pick up a little something to read before we head out.
Restoried Bookshop is excited to host local storyteller, artist, and author Jim Terry for an afternoon event here at the shop! Jim will be a reading from his memoir Come Home, Indio, and you should join us in conversation and community on Saturday, February 28th! We'll be getting started at 3pm, so plan to showContinue reading →
Join us again for our third gathering of the inaugural Asian American 101 Book Club at Restoried Bookshop! We'll be discussing Chapter 4 and the Interlude from Catherine Ceniza Choy's Asian American Histories of the United States. We'll be getting started at 7pm and looking forward to another great conversation in community with y'all!
Miguel’s story, and his campaign for the Illinois State House, have deep roots not just in community organizing on Chicago’s Northwest Side, but also in the rich history of socialist and left-wing politics in Puerto Rico and among the diaspora. On Thursday, March 5th, from 6-8 pm CT, you’re invited to join candidate Miguel AlveloContinue reading →
We'll be opening late Saturday, March 7th so we can go cheer for our kiddo's performance! Shop opens at 1pm, traffic willing.