Join us to read in community with one another! Our Second Saturdays Silent Reading Book Club is the perfect place to get some dedicated reading time in and build community with friends and neighbors. All you need is: Yourself Whatever book you're reading (or show up early and we'll help you find one!) A friendContinue reading →
We will be opening at 2pm today. Sorry for the inconvenience- but we'll be here from 2pm-6:30pm!
It's the best food day of the year- Flavors of Albany Park is June 24th! I know, bookstore not a restaurant. I know. BUT we are hosting the incomparable Luella's Southern Kitchen (one of our family all-time favorites, tbh) HERE in the shop! For those lucky enough to have already picked up their Kedzie RouteContinue reading →
We are excited to host CIRCA Pintig and Lani T. Montreal for an evening workshop aimed to help you develop your own solo performance! You can find more information and book tickets online. This is a ticketed event so be sure to click through and reserve your space today!
Caretakers, parents, and those young at heart- come join us Saturday, June 27 at 12pm! We are excited to get to host author Jessica Yoon here at the shop! Jessica will be leading us in a story time reading of her book The Legend of Ban-Dal. There will also be craft and coloring activities followingContinue reading →
This one is for our horror fans, our comic readers, and supporters of local writers and creators! We are excited to open our doors to share the newest creation by the Sun Bros, Wesley and Brad. Published by Storm King Comics, John Carpenter's Night Terrors: CHAPLAIN is releasing this July and we're excited to holdContinue reading →
We like cookouts too. We really like people who come through to pick up new books to take to the cookouts. What are you going to talk about without it? The weather?
Join us to continue our conversation around Lamya H's Hijab Butch Blues! We'll be discussing Part II this session. As a reminder, we just ask that if you don't already have a copy of the book, please purchase it from us in-person at the shop or through our bookshop.org link to continue supporting programming likeContinue reading →
We'll supply the gentle background sounds and seating. You bring whatever you're reading (including audiobooks, as long as you have some headphones) and a friend. Let's read together in community and maybe even say hi to a neighbor or two. If you don't already have a book in mind or hand, come through a littleContinue reading →
Attention educators, librarians, and education professionals interested in learning more about and sharing AANHPI histories and stories this summer. The Field Museum is curating professional development book club and we're the first stop on the list! Visit Windows, Mirrors, and Stories: Exploring Filipino Literature to Teach Identity and Culture on the Field Museum's website toContinue reading →
More details coming soon!
Join the conversation with the Chicago chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation as they discuss readings from the book "Why Venezuela?". No pre-reading required and we'll have copies available for purchase at the event.