Events
Saturday, November 1
Fall Sale!
We're taking 10% off all books in the store and 15% off all signed copies! Applicable both for in-store and online purchases (including pre-orders) on Saturday, November 1!
Tuesday, November 4 @ 7 PM
Book Talk: Bitter Honey with Lolá Ákínmádé
Join us for a release day celebration of Lolá Ákínmádé's newest book, Bitter Honey! Lolá will be joined in conversation with Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, with signing to follow!
Friday, November 7 @ 7 PM
November Do Not Disturb!
Join us for another session of our book club for introverts! Bring a book or buy one here--we'll read quietly in community for roughly an hour and then have some time to mingle with fellow bookworms! Light refreshments will be provided!
Wednesday, November 12 @ 6 PM
Book Talk: If I Could Go Back with Briana Johnson
Join us on Wednesday, November 12 at 6 PM as we celebrate Chicago's own Briana Johnson for her debut YA novel, If I Could Go Back!
Thursday, November 13 @ 7 PM
November Book Club!
We'll be meeting to discuss Audre Lorde's classic and trailblazing collection of essays and speeches, Sister Outsider! You can purchase your copy here or grab one from your local library branch! Please be sure to RSVP below!
Friday, November 14 at 7 PM
Canto-Kojo Open Mic!
Revel in the spoken and written word in community at November's installment of Canto-Kójo!
We'll spend the first 30 minutes packing whistle kits for distribution to community members. Then, we'll spend time together celebrating the artistry within our community! Come with a poem, short written work, song, or anything else that's on your heart that you'd like to share!
Saturday, November 15 at 7 PM
[POSTPONED!] Vinyl Listening Party with Silk Press Ink!
Please note that this event has been postponed until after the New Year. We apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience!
Kick back for an evening of great vibes provided by our friend Alexandria Ali of Silk Press Ink, the curator of our shop's vinyl collection! Tickets include light refreshments!
Wednesday, November 19 at 7 PM
[CANCELED] Book Talk: Frequently Happy with David Larbi
Please note that due to the author having a personal emergency, this event has been canceled. All registrants have been contacted; we are so sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience!
Thursday, November 20 at 7 PM
Book Talk: Our Vicious Oaths with N.E. Davenport
Come celebrate the release of NE Davenport's stunning romantasy Our Vicious Oaths! Conversation will be followed by book signing!
Saturday, November 29
Small Business Saturday!
Come celebrate the beauty of small business with us! We'll have delicious treats provided by our friend Audrey of Sweet Syleste, free hot cocoa to sip while you browse, 15% off titles with staff or community recommendation tags, and blind dates with a book for $15! See you there!
Tuesday, December 9 @ 6 PM
Azadi Folk School Book Club: The River, The Town
Come read Farah Ali’s stunning literary debut, The River, The Town, depicting the separation of a rural Pakistani family in the face of climate disaster, and their determination to find stability, love, and belonging!
Thursday, December 11 at 7:15
Book Club + Book Talk: The Tiny Things Are Heavier with Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo!
Book club discussion will take place at 6:45, with author talk to follow at 7:15. Both are open to all regardless of whether you have read the book!
Our December book club pick is The Tiny Things Are Heavier and in a fun twist, we are hosting the author, Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo!