BOOKISH EVENTS - BROOKFIELD + BEYOND
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH / 6-7:30 PM / SILENT BOOK CLUB + *OPTIONAL* BOOK SWAP & BEVYS MIX + MINGLE @ NEW BOOK JOY'S *NEW* BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS) - Join us for a FREE Silent Book Club & *Optional* Book Swap & Bevys Mix + Mingle at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield! We'll enjoy an hour of quiet reading time together from 6-7 PM, then there will be an *optional* 30 minute soirée after the event from 7-7:30 PM so that readers can have the opportunity mix and mingle with other local Brookfield / Chicagoland book lovers to talk about what they're reading (& swap an additional new or gently used book with other participants if they choose), PLUS GET AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT if they choose to shop our curated selection of books and reading pairings afterwards (talk about some good self-care)!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: DISCOUNTED DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE (WINE, BEER + MOCKTAILS), along with SWEET ‘N SALTY SNACKS!
FREE EVENT - CLICK TO RSVP
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH / 6-7:30 PM / *READ BETWEEN THE WINES* BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION, *OPTIONAL* DRINK TASTING + MINGLE FOR THIS BOOK MADE ME THINK OF YOU @ NEW BOOK JOY'S *NEW* BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield to discuss This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page & taste a complimentary curated glass of white wine (or a curated mocktail) inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story. You're invited to listen in on the curated conversation & participate / ask any questions you have for the group. You’ll get EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE too!
Pick up a physical copy of the book from the dropdown menu on the sign-up page, decide to download an audiobook from the link on the sign-up page before the event, OR join us for the discussion before you dive into the book - your choice!
NOTE: PRE-READING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, since we will be diving deep into the book during our discussion and there may be some spoilers.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: DISCOUNTED DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE (WINE, BEER + MOCKTAILS), along with SWEET ‘N SALTY SNACKS!
CLICK TO GET TICKETS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH / 9-9:30 AM / READ IT + MAKE IT! KIDS STORY TIME EXPERIENCE @ NEW BOOK JOY IN BROOKFIELD
Young Readers (PRE-KINDERGARTENERS - 3RD GRADERS) - Join us in-person at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield for a Read It + Make It! Story Time Experience with a read-aloud & paired activity inspired by Help! I'm Being Eaten by a Bear! by Neil Sharpson and Dan Santat led by our friend Lindsay from Sonder& (who is known for her story-centered experiences for adults + kids that invite rest, reflection, + connection)! Sign up to reserve your spot & opt to get a physical copy of the book to read before or after we meet as a full group...
Guests will get EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE + 10% OFF SONDER& READING RETREATS FOR KIDS + ADULTS!
FREE EVENT - CLICK TO RSVP
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH / 4-5:30 PM / BOOKS, BITES & BOTTLES ITALIAN TASTING EVENT FOR WOMEN IN SUNLIGHT @ NEW BOOK JOY'S *NEW* BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield for our first Books, Bites + Bottles Italian Tasting Event. We'll gather to discuss Women in Sunlight by Frances Mayes (author of Under the Tuscan Sun!) and taste the flavors, recipes, and authentic dishes mentioned within the story, plus a complementary wine flight (you won't be leaving hungry!).
"This is not your typical book club; rather, this is an evening where a story comes to life through the food and wine that appear within its pages. Where the guests at the event get to experience the same things as the characters of the book. This is an evening in the Tuscan countryside via a plate of antipasti and a flight of wines. From a cozy bookshop in Brookfield, to the Tuscan countryside and fictional town of San Rocco, and back again, our evening will be a delight for the palette, the intellect, and the inner traveler who is ready to explore their wanderlust and indulge their palette."
Whether you come for the book, the stories, the connections, the wine, or just the food, you will be inspired by the infusion of Italy, the little bit of Tuscany, brought to life before your eyes. Guests will get EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE too!
Pick up a physical copy of the book from the dropdown menu on the sign-up page, decide to download an audiobook from the link on the sign-up page before the event, OR join us for the discussion before you dive into the book - your choice!
NOTE: PRE-READING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT (readers + non-readers are invited to join us for this fully immersive Italian adventure…
CLICK TO GET TICKETS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH / 6-7:30 PM / BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + MINGLE FOR EXIT PARTY @ NEW BOOK JOY'S *NEW* BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield to discuss Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel. You're invited to listen in on the curated conversation & participate / ask any questions you have for the group. You’ll get a FREE TAKE-AWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE!
Pick up a physical copy of the book from the dropdown menu on the sign-up page, decide to download an audiobook from the link on the sign-up page before the event, OR join us for the discussion before you dive into the book - your choice!
NOTE: PRE-READING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, since we will be diving deep into the book during our discussion and there may be some spoilers.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: DISCOUNTED DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE (WINE, BEER + MOCKTAILS), along with SWEET ‘N SALTY SNACKS!
CLICK TO GET TICKETS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST / 4-5:30 PM / *READ BETWEEN THE WINES* BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION, *OPTIONAL* DRINK TASTING + MINGLE FOR HOLLOW BONES @ NEW BOOK JOY'S *NEW* BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield to discuss Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult & taste a complimentary curated glass of red wine (or a curated mocktail) inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story. You're invited to listen in on the curated conversation & participate / ask any questions you have for the group. You’ll get EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE too!
Pick up a physical copy of the book from the dropdown menu on the sign-up page, decide to download an audiobook from the link on the sign-up page before the event, OR join us for the discussion before you dive into the book - your choice!
NOTE: PRE-READING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, since we will be diving deep into the book during our discussion and there may be some spoilers.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: DISCOUNTED DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE (WINE, BEER + MOCKTAILS), along with SWEET ‘N SALTY SNACKS!
CLICK TO GET TICKETS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND / 11-4 PM / IL BURBS BOOK CRAWL @ NEW BOOK JOY'S *NEW* BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
LOCAL READERS (ALL AGES!) - Swing by our New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield during the IL Burbs Book Crawl & GET SPECIAL PERKS (including free gifts, discounts, raffles to win prizes, and themed activities!) then support a bunch of additional suburban small businesses for even more surprises. PLUS get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping (we’ve got a great curated collection books, unique reading pairings & festive gift bundles for everyone on your wish list - including YOU, of course!)...
NEW BOOK JOY BROOKFIELD IL BURBS BOOK CRAWL PERKS (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST):
- FREE BLIND DATE WITH A USED BOOK w/ $30+ PURCHASES
- 10% OFF ALL PURCHASES
- FREE BINGO-STYLE BOOK CRAWL PASSPORT CARD + MAP
- FREE IL BURBS BOOK CRAWL TOTE BAG (AFTER VISITING 7 PARTICIPATING BOOKSTORES!)
+ MORE BOOKISH FUN!
FREE EVENT - NO TICKETS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH / 11-6 PM / PLAID FRIDAY @ NEW BOOK JOY BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
Book Lovers (ALL AGES) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield to celebrate Plaid Friday* (& wear plaid to GET 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE)! Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping - we’ve got a great curated collection books, unique reading pairings & festive gift bundles for everyone on your wish list (including YOU, of course!)…
* LEARN MORE ABOUT PLAID FRIDAY:
Plaid Friday recognizes that the frenzied nature of Black Friday may not be for everyone. The event was created in CA to transform holiday shopping for family & friends into a more connected, pleasurable activity that promotes the diversity & creativity of local, small businesses. On this day, customers are urged to shop locally & enjoy choosing gifts in a more leisurely fashion.
The name ‘Plaid Friday’ was chosen from the idea of weaving individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric that celebrates independent businesses. Plaid Friday precedes Small Business Saturday, meaning holiday shoppers can turn their two-day, post-Thanksgiving shopping excursions into 48 hours of opportunities to support small businesses.
FREE EVENT - NO TICKETS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH / 10-5 PM / SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY @ NEW BOOK JOY BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
Local Readers (ALL AGES!) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield to celebrate Small Business Saturday! Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping - we’ve got a great curated collection books, unique reading pairings & festive gift bundles for everyone on your wish list (including YOU, of course!)…
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SPECIAL SMALL BIZ SATURDAY PERKS (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!):
- 10% OFF BOOKS by local authors + READING PAIRINGS from local brands
- FREE USED BOOK w/ $50+ Purchases
- FREE USED BOOK + MINI CHOCOLATE w/ $100+ Purchases
+ OTHER SURPRISES COMING SOON!
FREE EVENT - NO TICKETS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD / 6-7:30 PM / SILENT BOOK CLUB + *OPTIONAL* BOOK SWAP & BEVYS MIX + MINGLE @ NEW BOOK JOY'S *NEW* BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS) - Join us for a FREE Silent Book Club & *Optional* Book Swap & Bevys Mix + Mingle at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield! We'll enjoy an hour of quiet reading time together from 6-7 PM, then there will be an *optional* 30 minute soirée after the event from 7-7:30 PM so that readers can have the opportunity mix and mingle with other local Brookfield / Chicagoland book lovers to talk about what they're reading (& swap an additional new or gently used book with other participants if they choose), PLUS GET AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT if they choose to shop our curated selection of books and reading pairings afterwards (talk about some good self-care)!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: DISCOUNTED DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE (WINE, BEER + MOCKTAILS), along with SWEET ‘N SALTY SNACKS!
FREE EVENT - CLICK TO RSVP
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH / 4-5:30 PM / *READ BETWEEN THE WINES* BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION, *OPTIONAL* DRINK TASTING + MINGLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN @ NEW BOOK JOY'S *NEW* BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield to discuss The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy & taste a complimentary curated glass of white wine (or a curated mocktail) inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story. You're invited to listen in on the curated conversation & participate / ask any questions you have for the group. You’ll get EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE too!
Pick up a physical copy of the book from the dropdown menu on the sign-up page, decide to download an audiobook from the link on the sign-up page before the event, OR join us for the discussion before you dive into the book - your choice!
NOTE: PRE-READING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, since we will be diving deep into the book during our discussion and there may be some spoilers.