Events
Wednesday, October 1 at 7 PM
Book Launch: Oxford Soju Club with Jinwoo Park
We're celebrating the release of author Jinwoo Park's debut novel, Oxford Soju Club! Jinwoo will be joined in conversation by Simone Siew, and a signing will follow discussion.
Friday, October 3 at 7 PM (Off-Site)
Do Not Disturb @ In Good Spirits!
We're taking DND off site again for October! Join us at In Good Spirits, a Latine-owned nonalcoholic bottle shop in West Town, for your favorite cozy book club! Handmade and refrigerated beverages will be available on site!
Saturday, October 4 at 11 AM
Story Time with Ms. Tiffany!
Bring your little ones to an inspiring and interactive storytime as local author Tiffany Smith shares Msomaji's Magic Carpet!
Wednesday, October 8 at 6 PM
Free Narcan Training with Azadi Medics
Narcan is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Join us in learning how to administer this life-saving drug! Materials provided; suggested donation $5-$10.
Saturday, October 11 (All Day)
Midwest Immigration Bond Fundraiser!
Help us make space for new fall releases and help us contribute to a vital mutual aid resource that provides essential assistance to people who have been detained by ICE here in Chicago and across the Midwest! 10% of all purchases made in-store or online will be donated to Midwest Immigration Bond Fund!
Saturday, October 11 at 2 PM
Book Talk: Birds of the Great Lakes with Dexter Patterson
Join us as we welcome Derrick Patterson in celebration of his new book, Birds of the Great Lakes: How They Look & Sound, Where To Find Them, and How to Protect Them! Followed by signing and meet & greet.
Thursday, October 16 at 7 PM
Canto-Kójo Reading and Open Mic Series
Join us for our October session of Canto-Kójo, a reading series and open mic lead by local poets I.S. Jones and Yazud Brito-Milan!
Wednesday, October 22 at 7 PM
Book Talk: The Wilderness with Angela Flournoy
Join us as we celebrate the release of critically acclaimed author Angela Flournoy's newest book,The Wilderness! Angela will be joined in conversation by writer, culture critic, and professor Lauren Michele Jackson!
Thursday, October 23 at 7 PM
October Book Club!
We'll be meeting at the shop on Thursday, October 23 at 7 PM to discuss Mariana Enriquez's chilling and challenging novel Our Share of Night, translated from the original Spanish! You can purchase your copy here or grab one from your local library branch! Please be sure to RSVP below so we can get a headcount of who's coming! Halloween-y snacks will be provided!
Tuesday, October 28 @ 6 PM
Azadi Folk School Book Club: Never Whistle at Night
Come discuss this spooky and unsettling collection of Indigenous dark fiction with Azadi Folk School! Snacks will be provided!
Saturday, November 15 at 7 PM
Vinyl Listening Party with Silk Press Ink!
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!
Thursday, November 13 @ 7 PM
November Book Club!
It's Nonfiction November, which means we'll be using this month's book club selection to examine a foundational nonfiction text oriented towards people's liberation! Vote for your pick at the link below by Saturday, October 11 at midnight!
Wednesday, November 19 at 7 PM
Book Talk: Frequently Happy with David Larbi
Join us as we celebrate the release of writer and musician David Larbi's newest book, Frequently Happy: 52 Mindfulness Moments to Bring Hope & Joy!
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!