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.
It's private, why are you so curious?
For folks looking for an Asian American book club reading Asian American authors, check out the Hao Peng You Book Club! This month, the club is reading and discussing the book Cecilia by K-Ming Chang. Participants are encouraged to order their book through Restoried Bookshop directly or through Bookshop.org.
Join the Asian American 101 Book Club as we discuss the closing chapters of Lamya H's Hijab Butch Blues. This session brings us to the end of part three and the conclusion of Lamya's memoir! Light snacks and beverages are always welcome for book club. See y'all here to dive into the conversation!
We are excited to hold space for a youth organized and led open mic: Set The Mic Ablaze! Thanks to Zayne and the Rough Writers for organizing this and letting us hold space together. The sign up sheet is open to all ages and opens at 5:00pm. We'd love to have our community share theirContinue reading →