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.
Join us for our monthly Silent Reading Book Club! We'll bring the background music, seating, and vibes. You bring whatever you're reading, a beverage, and maybe even a friend. Let's read together for 45 minutes and then either say hi to a neighbor or finish up that chapter. If you don't have anything to readContinue reading →
Have you voted yet? Do you have a plan to vote? Did you know that you can do same-day voter registration, if you're eligible to vote? If you need to check your registration, find your polling place, or literally any other question about voting in Chicago, check out the board of elections website! I spentContinue reading →
We are beyond excited to host an exciting, friendly, and funny night of entertainment here at Restoried Bookshop as we open our doors to Friendster! A Comedy Showcase. Thursday, March 19 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Book your FREE ticket to the laughter we all need right now on Eventbrite. $10 suggested donation. Hosted byContinue reading →
Local students are coming together and organizing their own open mic here at Restoried Bookshop! This is led by students from Roosevelt's Rough Writers crew, but also open to students at other local high schools. Participation on the mic is reserved for students, but everyone is welcome to come and cheer them on! Join usContinue reading →
It's spring break for kiddos and we're going to take some time to be with family for a couple of days. We will be closed doing spring break stuff from 3/22 (Sun) through 3/25 (Weds) BUT don't worry- we'll be back open Thursday through Saturday and back to normal hours thereafter!
Join the Party for Socialism and Liberation Chicago for their monthly public study at Restoried Bookshop! We'll be continuing from Why Venezuela? which can be purchased in-store or via Bookshop.org. Pre-reading is not required- there will be printouts available for the study, alongside food and beverages.
You know we don't open on a Monday without good reason, so you know this is an event you don't want to miss! We are excited to host journalist and author Sara Kehaulani Goo to discuss her debut memoir- Kuleana. Joining Sara in conversation is local reporter Monica Eng. Together, they'll explore Sara's story andContinue reading →