We've been working our way through Simon Jimenez's The Spear Cuts Through Water all July and August. Neighbors have been picking this one up all year- and we can't wait to talk about Keema and Jun's journey with the rest of the club! Join us on August 29th at 6pm for the discussion with friendsContinue reading →
Hao Peng You Book Club is hosting their first book club meeting here at Restoried Bookshop! They'll be reading and discussing Yellowface by R.F. Kuang- pick up a copy in the shop or via Bookshop.org. Check out their insta for more info.
Please join us for a South Asian organizing gathering about Indigenous solidarity and anti-caste organizing featuring the book Indians on Indian Lands. The event will kick off with some chai, appetizers, and gupshup before getting into a conversation with the book’s author Professor Nishant Upadhyay (Univerisity of Colorado Boulder) and Chicago-based Indian organizers and academicsContinue reading →
Join us here at Restoried Bookshop for some lo-fi background beats, 45 minutes of uninterrupted reading time (or an hour), your beverage of choice, and time with neighbors and community! Bring whatever you're reading and come kick it with us. Or show up early to pick out something new- we're always glad to help findContinue reading →
We don't always do bookshop things on Sundays, but if it's a chance to hang out with Read & Run Chicago & Mia P. Manansala- we're in! Check out Read & Run Chicago to book your tickets! (No, the bookshop will not be open- we'll be over at the Rizal Center!)
In lieu of a September Book Club and since so many folks have been excited about Katabasis dropping, we'll be hosting an informal kickback for folks that have been reading Katabasis to check in with each other and chat. Wherever you are in the book- just let us know so we can tailor the conversationContinue reading →
Let's be real. You know that most of this shop is on those lists. We'll be trying to put together a few special ways to celebrate, so come through- chop it up with us about your favorite banned books and maybe find something new that they don't want you to read. Trust us, you'll beContinue reading →
We'll be popping up off-site for an event starting at 3pm. More info coming soon!
Restoried Bookshop is excited to host Wendy Xu and Bianca Xunise to talk about their work and geek out over their comics! Join us Saturday, October 11th at 12pm to meet Wendy and Bianca, hear about their work, ask some questions, and maybe even get something signed. We will have copies of their books availableContinue reading →
Come through and join us for our regular Second Saturdays Silent Reading Club! Bring a friend, a book, and a beverage for an hour of uninterrupted silent reading with friends and neighbors. Hang out with us after the author event earlier in the day or swing by a little early to pick up something newContinue reading →
Join us to celebrate local author, Zee Lacson, and Filipinx American History Month at Restoried Bookshop! We'll be discussing her YA novel, Twice Removed- available in-store during the event. Zee will be reading from her novel, answering questions, and signing copies of the book. This event is organized in partnership with our friends at VeloriaContinue reading →
Join the crew with the Hao Peng You book club as they discuss Ocean Vuong's The Emperor of Gladness! Copies available at Restoried Bookshop or via Bookshop.org.