BOOKISH EVENTS - EDGEBROOK (CHICAGO) + BEYOND
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH / 6-8 PM / *FREE* BOOK RELEASE PARTY FOR A COURT OF SPLINTERED HARMONY @ NEW BOOK JOY BOOKTIQUE IN EDGEBROOK
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony (the 6th book in the beloved ACOTAR series) by Sarah J. Maas with other romantasy fans! Pick up your pre-ordered book(s), taste some themed sips inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story, and play some fun games. Guests will get EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE (+ a FREE TAKE-AWAY GIFT for the first 20 people to PRE-ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK)!
NOTE: GET 10% OFF WHEN YOU PRE-ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK FROM THE DROPDOWN MENU ON THE SIGN-UP PAGE!!!
FREE EVENT - CLICK TO RSVP (+ PRE-ORDER BOOK!)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST / 11-1 PM / THE BIRTHING TREE *STRONG WOMEN* BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ NEW BOOK JOY BOOKTIQUE IN EDGEBROOK
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook to discuss The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters (esteemed author of The Berry Pickers!) & enjoy some delicious apple pie (from Oak Park non-profit The Happy Apple Pie Shop!) 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 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.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH / 2-3 PM / BOOK CLUB MIXER W/ AUTHOR HAYLEY GELFUSO @ PARK RIDGE LIBRARY IN PARK RIDGE
Local Readers + Book Clubs (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us on-the-road at the Park Ridge Library for an author talk with Chicago local Hayley Gelfuso (author of The Book of Lost Hours). Fly solo or bring your bookish crew to meet other local book clubs and learn about new book discussion sets. Books will be available for purchase from New Book Joy!
FREE EVENT - CLICK TO REGISTER
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH / 3-4 PM / BOOK DISCUSSION & ACTIVITY @ NEW BOOK JOY IN EDGEBROOK
Young Readers (3RD - 5TH GRADERS) - Join us in-person (with local author Sarah E. Shacter herself!) at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook for a Book Discussion & Paired Activities inspired by Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign! Sign up to reserve your spot & opt to get a physical copy of the book to read before we meet as a full Book Club group...
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH / 6-8 PM / THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN *COZY READERS* BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ THE FOXTAIL GLENVIEW HOUSE IN GLENVIEW
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at The Foxtail Glenview House in Glenview to discuss The Midnight Train by Matt Haig & enjoy some tasty themed bites (a curated assortment of appetizers) + *optional* bevys 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 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.
CLICK TO GET TICKETS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH / 6:30-7:30 PM (OR LATER) / SILENT BOOK CLUB MEET-UP + *OPTIONAL* BOOK SWAP & BEVYS MIX + MINGLE @ WINE STYLES IN NORWOOD PARK
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at Wine Styles in Norwood Park for a FREE Silent Book Club Meet-Up & *Optional* Book Swap & Bevys Mix + Mingle! We'll start out with an hour of quiet reading time together from 6:30-7:30 PM & enJOY some wine (or delicious bevys) + small bites from the shop while we're at it (talk about some good self-care)!
There will be an *optional* 30 minute soirée after the Silent Book Club from 7:30-8 PM so that readers can have the opportunity mix + mingle with other local 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 opt to shop our curated selection of books and reading pairings afterwards!
FREE EVENT - CLICK TO RSVP
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH / 3-8 PM / WINTER BOOK FAIR POP-UP @ NORTH BRANCH WINTER MARKET IN EDGEBROOK
Local Readers (ALL AGES) - Join us in downtown Edgebrook for a family-friendly event that supports a bunch of small Chicago businesses, including our New Book Joy Booktique! We’ll be bringing a curated winter collection of books & reading pairings, bookish Holiday gifting bundles & other surprises (STAY TUNED!).
NO TICKETS - $5 SUGGESTED DONATION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH / 6-8 PM / TAIPEI STORY *MIX IT UP* BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ NEW BOOK JOY BOOKTIQUE IN EDGEBROOK
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook to discuss Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang (esteemed author of Yellowface!) with guest host Julie Lyman (+ our *Mix It Up* Book Club crew!) & enjoy some tasty sips 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 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.
CLICK TO GET TICKETS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST / 4-6 PM / FIVE *THRILL SEEKERS* BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ WINE STYLES IN NORWOOD PARK
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at Wine Styles in Norwood Park to discuss Five by Ilona Bannister & enjoy some *optional* themed bites (5-ingredient charcuterie boards) + bevys 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 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.
CLICK TO GET TICKETS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH / 11-6 PM / PLAID FRIDAY @ NEW BOOK JOY BOOKTIQUE IN EDGEBROOK
Book Lovers (ALL AGES) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook 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 EDGEBROOK
Local Readers (ALL AGES!) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook 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
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND / 6:30-7:30 PM (OR LATER) / SILENT BOOK CLUB MEET-UP + *OPTIONAL* BOOK SWAP & BEVYS MIX + MINGLE @ WINE STYLES IN NORWOOD PARK
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at Wine Styles in Norwood Park for a FREE Silent Book Club Meet-Up & *Optional* Book Swap & Bevys Mix + Mingle! We'll start out with an hour of quiet reading time together from 6:30-7:30 PM & enJOY some wine (or delicious bevys) + small bites from the shop while we're at it (talk about some good self-care)!
There will be an *optional* 30 minute soirée after the Silent Book Club from 7:30-8 PM so that readers can have the opportunity mix + mingle with other local 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 opt to shop our curated selection of books and reading pairings afterwards!
FREE EVENT - CLICK TO RSVP
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH / 3-4 PM / BOOK DISCUSSION & ACTIVITY @ NEW BOOK JOY IN EDGEBROOK
Young Readers (3RD - 5TH GRADERS) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook for a Book Discussion & Paired Activities inspired by Building 903 by Lois Lowry (esteemed author of The Giver)! Sign up to reserve your spot & opt to get a physical copy of the book to read before we meet as a full Book Club group...
CLICK TO GET TICKETS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH / 6-8 PM / FIVE BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ FRUNCHROOM COLLECTIVE IN LIBERTYVILLE
Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Get cozy with us at Frunchroom Collective in Libertyville & get a taste of an exclusive curated coffee drink made by the Frunchroom Collective baristas inspired by the characters, plots & settings of the story (& optional sweet treats for an additional charge) while we discuss Five by Ilona Bannister & mingle! A *MINI BOOK FAIR POP-UP* with a curated assortment of books will be set up for shopping after the event, so guests can stock up on their new favorite titles to take home with them. You’ll get a FREE TAKEAWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE too...
Purchase a physical copy of the book (or download an audiobook) from the link below, 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.