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Edgebrook, Chicago

New Book Joy - Edgebrook

NEW BOOK JOY brings inspirational books, reading resources and interactive activities to children and adults of ALL AGES.

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Upcoming Events

Oct25
Graphic with halloween images and Patina wine bar logo
Adult BeveragesMysteryEdgebrook, Chicago

A Bookish Food and Drink Tasting Event: Spooky Season Edition!

11:00 AM • Sunday, October 25, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$50

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH / 11-1 PM / BOOKS, BITES + BEVYS SPOOKY SEASON TASTING LUNCHEON @ PATINA WINE BAR IN PARK RIDGE Local Readers, Wine (+ Cocktail!) Enthusiasts + Foodies (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Taste an assortment of wines / cocktails & small plates from Patina Wine Bar inspired by the flavors of characters, plots & settings from each of our Spooky Season reading recommendations (think: Cozy Feel-Good + Light-Hearted Stories, Dark + Twisty Tales, Heart-Pounding Thrillers, Spine-Chilling Horror, True Crime, Sci-Fi Stories + more!) then stick around to shop our curated collection of books & small business pairings that also compliment the featured stories. BOOKISH BONUS: Guests will get a FREE TAKEAWAY GIFT too!

Oct27
book cover: A Court of Splintered Harmony
Adult BeveragesFantasyEdgebrook, Chicago

Book Release Party for a Court of Splintered Harmony

6:00 PM • Tuesday, October 27, 2026New Book Joy - EdgebrookFree

The first 20 people to pre-order their book and sign up for this party will get a free mini-version of the book! What a cute charm for a necklace, key chain, or book bag! Local Book Lovers will gather 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 at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook (5512 W Devon), where they can pick up their pre-ordered books, 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!

Nov1
Cover of The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters
Book ClubHistorical fictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Strong Women Book Club: The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters

11:00 AM • Sunday, November 1, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$25

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 tea and 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!

Nov7
Cover of The Book of Lost Hurs and photo of author Haley Galfuso.
Community EventEdgebrook, Chicago

Book Club Mixer and Author Talk at the Park Ridge Library: The Book of Lost Hours

2:00 PM • Saturday, November 7, 2026New Book Joy - EdgebrookFree

Local book clubs are invited to join us for an in-person author talk with Hayley Gelfuso, author of The Book of Lost Hours. Hear about her writing journey and novel, meet other book clubs, get new reading suggestions, and make a fun book related craft. Not in a book club? You’re also welcome to attend! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Books and pop-up bookstore provided by New Book Joy Edgebrook.

Nov10
Cover of the Midnight Train book
Book ClubFictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Cozy Book Club Discussion: The Midnight Train

6:00 PM • Tuesday, November 10, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$45

Local Book Lovers will gather to discuss The Midnight Train by Matt Haig with our Cozy Readers Book Club Group at The Foxtail Glenview House in Glenview (1843 Glenview Road), where they can also opt to taste some themed bites (a curated assortment of appetizers) + bevys inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story. Guests will get a FREE TAKE-AWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE!

Nov11
Wine glass with book graphic
Adult BeveragesEdgebrook, Chicago

Silent Book Club at Wine Styles

6:30 PM • Wednesday, November 11, 2026New Book Joy - EdgebrookFree

Local Book Lovers (GROWN-UPS 21+) will join us for a Silent Book Club + Optional Book Swap Mix + Mingle at Wine Styles in Norwood Park or other locations in the Chicagoland area (near our Edgebrook Booktique)! Bring your own book (or audiobook!) to enjoy during our quiet hour of reading time (and an additional new or gently used book to swap with any other books that are brought to this event if you plan to participate in our exchange afterwards)... There will be an optional 30 minute soirée, book swap and shopping party after our Silent Book Club so that readers can have the opportunity mix and mingle with other local Chicago / Chicagoland book lovers to talk about what they're reading and/or GET AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT if they choose to shop our curated selection of books and reading pairings!

Nov19
Cover of Taipei Story
Book ClubFictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Mix It Up Book Club: Taipei Story

6:00 PM • Thursday, November 19, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$20

Local Book Lovers will gather to discuss Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang (esteemed author of Yellowface) with our Mix It Up Book Club Group (& guest host Julie Lyman!) at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook (5512 W Devon), where they can also opt to taste some themed sips inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story. Guests will get a FREE TAKE-AWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE TOO!

Nov21
Photo with cover of Five by Iona Bannister
Book ClubThrillerEdgebrook, Chicago

Thrill Seekers Book Club: Five

4:00 PM • Saturday, November 21, 2026New Book Joy - EdgebrookFree

Local Book Lovers will gather to discuss Five by Ilona Bannister with our Thrill Seekers Book Club Group at Wine Styles in Norwood Park (6182 N Northwest Highway), where they can also opt to taste some themed bites (5-ingredient charcuterie boards) + bevys inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story. Guests will get a FREE TAKE-AWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE!

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