Past Events

New Book Joy - Edgebrook

Oct23

PastAdult BeveragesHistorical fictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Irish American Heritage Center: Discuss The Pirate Queen in the Fifth Province Pub!

6:00 PM • Friday, October 23, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$15

GRACE O'MALLEY WOULD APPROVE! Join us Friday, October 23RD / 6-8 PM (or later) WE LIVE IN THE PAST BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER IN CHICAGO Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago to discuss The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon & enjoy some optional Irish themed bites + bevys inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story from Fifth Province Pub (located in the IAHC!). Join the conversation! You’ll get a FREE TAKE-AWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE! (*BOOKISH BONUS: Live Irish music starts at 8 pm, so you may want to stay late!)

Oct21

PastBook ClubMysteryEdgebrook, Chicago

Cozy Book Discussion in Libertyville: The Ending Writes Itself

6:00 PM • Wednesday, October 21, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$25

Join us at Frunchroom: Like front room, but make it Da Bears. Growing up that’s where we spent time with friends and razzed everyone like family. We built a coffee shop with that same spirit. Somewhere to relax, connect, and stay awhile. Join New Book Joy on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST / 6-8 PM / THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ 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 The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke & 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...

Oct18

PastJunior Book ClubMysteryEdgebrook, Chicago

Kids Book Club: The Last Resort

3:00 PM • Sunday, October 18, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$30

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH / 3-4 PM / BOOK DISCUSSION & CRAFT @ 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 The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly! 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...

Oct17

PastBook ClubMysteryEdgebrook, Chicago

Cozy Coffee Shop Book Discussion: The Children

6:00 PM • Saturday, October 17, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$15

Come to the coziest Fall coffee shop in Chicago! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH / 6-8 PM / THE CHILDREN THRILL SEEKERS BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ OCTOBER CAFE IN NORWOOD PARK Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at October Cafe in Norwood Park to discuss this twisty Fall book: The Children by Melissa Albert. Enjoy some optional themed bites + 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!

Oct14

PastAdult BeveragesEdgebrook, Chicago

Silent Book Club

6:30 PM • Wednesday, October 14, 2026New Book Joy - EdgebrookFree

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!

Oct8

PastAdult BeveragesHistorical fictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Cocktails + Books: Mix It Up Book Club: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lions, Parts 1 & 2

6:00 PM • Thursday, October 8, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$20

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH / 6-8 PM / THE UNSELECTED JOURNALS OF EMMA M. LION (VOLUME 1 +2) 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 The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Volumes 1 + 2) by Beth Brower with guest host Julie Lyman (+ our Mix It Up Book Club crew!) & enjoy some themed 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!

Oct4

PastCommunity EventEdgebrook, Chicago

Banned Books Audiobook Walk

3:00 PM • Sunday, October 4, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$10

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH / 3-4 PM / BANNED BOOKS AUDIOBOOK WALK LISTENING PARTY @ NEW BOOK JOY IN EDGEBROOK Local Readers (GROWN-UPS) - Join us for a SPECIAL AUDIOBOOK WALK (SILENT BOOK CLUB LISTENING PARTY EXPERIENCE + OPTIONAL MIX + MINGLE!) starting and ending at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook (5512 W Devon) - in celebration of Banned Books Week! (BONUS: ALL ATTENDEES WILL GET A FREE AUDIOBOOK CREDIT FROM OUR AMAZING AUDIOBOOK PARTNER: LIBRO.FM!!! We'll send along a list of suggested banned +/or challenged books that you can choose to download with your gift certificate.) We'll meet at our bookstore, then embark on an hour-long quiet "reading" listening time adventure together while taking a walk to (and through!) the beautiful forest preserves across the street from our Booktique from 3-4 PM.* All attendees will enjoy their audiobooks of choice on their own portable devices, and though all audiobook platforms are permitted for the listening portion of our event, we encourage downloading the Libro.FM app (and selecting New Book Joy as your local bookstore) before the event so you're ready to receive your FREE AUDIOBOOK CREDIT. We will host an optional soirée in our bookstore after the event too so that readers can have the opportunity mix and mingle with other local Chicago / Chicagoland book lovers to talk about what they're reading, enjoy a beverage & GET AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT if they choose to shop our curated selection of books and reading pairings afterwards (talk about some good self-care)! *ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: THIS IS A 1 MILE MINIMUM WALK (OR MORE IF YOU'D LIKE TO TAKE ADDITIONAL STEPS) ON A PAVED TRAIL! GUESTS ARE INVITED TO WALK AS A GROUP OR SPLIT OFF TO WALK AT THEIR OWN PACE. IF THE ENTIRE WALK IS NOT FEASIBLE FOR YOU OR YOUR CREW, WE INVITE YOU TO PICK A PARK BENCH TO SIT AND LISTEN TO YOUR AUDIOBOOK - YOU'LL STILL BE A PART OF THE PARTY!

Sep29

PastArtLiterary FictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Bookmark Painting Class and Book Club: Whistler by Ann Patchett

6:00 PM • Tuesday, September 29, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$40

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH / 6-8 PM / WHISTLER COZY READERS BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED PAINTING PARTY @ TIPSY PAINT IN GLENVIEW Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at Tipsy Paint in Glenview to discuss Whistler by Ann Patchett & paint a bookish art project inspired by the characters, plots and settings of the story + sip on some bevys (BYOB!). 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!

Sep27

PastKidsMiddle GradeEdgebrook, Chicago

Kids Book Club: The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest

3:00 PM • Sunday, September 27, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$30

Young Readers (3RD - 5TH GRADERS) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook for a Book Discussion & Paired Craft/Snack inspired by The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman! 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...

Sep20

PastBook ClubHistorical fictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Daughters of the Sun and Moon: Book Club and Tea Tasting

11:00 AM • Sunday, September 20, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$25

Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook to discuss Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See & enjoy some sips + sweets (taste the teas from the book + other sweet treats!) 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!link text

Sep18

PastAdult BeveragesHistorical fictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Land: An Irish Pub Book Discussion

6:00 PM • Friday, September 18, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$30

Irish appetizers included in your ticket price! Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at The Harp + Fiddle Irish Restaurant in Park Ridge to discuss Land by Maggie O'Farrell & enjoy some themed Irish bites + 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!

Aug30

PastBook ClubWomen's FictionGlenview, IL

Villa Coco Book Club with Italian Cuisine

11:00 AM • Sunday, August 30, 2026Cafe Lucci$15

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH / 11-1 PM / VILLA COCO STRONG WOMEN BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + MINGLE @ CAFE LUCCI IN GLENVIEW Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at Cafe Lucci in Glenview to discuss Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer & enjoy some optional Italian themed bites + 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. link text

Aug23

PastJunior Book ClubJuvenile FictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Grade 3-5 Wombat Waiting Book Club for Kids

3:00 PM • Sunday, August 23, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$30

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD / 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 Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate! 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... link text

Aug22

PastAdult BeveragesMysteryArlington Heights, IL

The Fine Art of Lying: Book Club and Cocktail Class

4:00 PM • Saturday, August 22, 2026Bitter and Sweet Cocktail$45

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND / 4-6 PM / THE FINE ART OF LYING THRILL SEEKERS BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + COCKTAIL (OR MOCKTAIL) MIXOLOGY CLASS @ BITTER & SWEET COCKTAIL BOUTIQUE IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at Bitter & Sweet Cocktail Boutique in Arlington Heights to discuss The Fine Art of Lying by Alexandra Andrews & take a one-hour curated cocktail / mocktail mixology class to make (& taste!) some themed 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. link text

Aug21

PastAdult BeveragesHistorical fictionEdgebrook, Chicago

The Foursome Book Club with Curated Cocktail Tasting!

6:00 PM • Friday, August 21, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$15

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST / 6-8 PM / THE FOURSOME WE LIVE IN THE PAST BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ NEW BOOK JOY IN EDGEBROOK Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us in-person at our New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook to discuss The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline & enjoy some optional themed bevys (featuring cocktail infusion tastings from another local Chicago small business: Aged & Infused!) 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 link or 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. link text

Aug18

PastBook ClubHistorical fictionEdison Park, Chicago

Calamity Club Book Club at Firewater Saloon

6:00 PM • Tuesday, August 18, 2026Firewater Saloon$15

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH / 6-8 PM / THE CALAMITY CLUB COZY READERS BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION + THEMED TASTING EXPERIENCE @ FIREWATER SALOON IN EDISON PARK Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) Join us in-person at Firewater Saloon in Edison Park to discuss The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett & enjoy some optional themed Southern-style bevys + bites 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. link text

Aug16

PastBook FairSkokie, IL

Pop-Up Book Fair at Soul Good Coffee, Skokie

10:00 AM • Sunday, August 16, 2026Soul Good CoffeeFree

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH / 10-2 PM / BOOK FAIR @ SOUL GOOD COFFEE IN SKOKIE Local Readers (ALL AGES) - Join us in-person at Soul Good Coffee in Skokie for another one of our FREE Book Fair Pop-Ups! Shop our curated collection of books & small business reading pairings & enjoy some delicious drinks while you're at it! Think Scholastic Book-Fair for ALL AGES (we know you’re still chasing that high)…

Aug12

PastBook ClubHistorical fictionLibertyville, IL

Calamity Club Book Club at Frunchroom, Libertyville

6:00 PM • Wednesday, August 12, 2026Frunchroom Collective$25

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 The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett & mingle! A MINI BOOK FAIR POP-UP will be set up for shopping after the event, so guests can stock up on their favorite books 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, 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.

Aug12

PastAdult BeveragesNorwood Park, Chicago

Silent Book Club & Book Swap

6:00 PM • Wednesday, August 12, 2026Wine StylesFree

FREE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH / 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! RSVP at the link! link text

Aug9

PastAdult BeveragesRomancePark Ridge, IL

Romance Lovers: Books, Bites, and Bevys!

11:00 AM • Sunday, August 9, 2026Patina Wine Bar$50

Join us for a Books, Bites + Bevys Tasting Event (Romance Lovers Edition) On-the-Road at Patina Wine Bar in Park Ridge on Sunday, August 9th, from 11-1 pm! PRE-READING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT… Local Chicago (+ Chicagoland!) Romance Readers, Wine Enthusiasts & Foodies can taste an assortment of wines & small plates inspired by the flavors of characters, plots & settings from each of our love-inspired reading recommendations (think: Historical + Contemporary + Cozy Romance, Romantasy & more - all swoony stories for every taste: mild to spicy!) 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 TAKE-AWAY GIFT too! [link text](link text)

Aug8

PastAuthor EventMysteryPark Ridge, IL

Chicago Stories: Author Panel, Book Signings, and Pop Up Shop at Une Annee Brewery/Niles

4:00 PM • Saturday, August 8, 2026Une Annee BreweryFree

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH / 4-6 PM / CHICAGO STORIES: LOCAL AUTHOR PANEL + BOOZY BOOK FAIR POP-UP @ UNE ANNÉE BREWERY IN NILES Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us for a Chicago Stories: Local Author Panel and Boozy Book Fair Pop-Up (featuring book chats, meet + greets, book signings, bingo fun + more) at Une Année Brewery in Niles! We've got quite the lineup ready for our Chicago Stories: Local Author Panel + Boozy Book Fair Pop-Up! We'll kick off the festivities with a quick meet + greet mix n' mingle while guests arrive, then jump right into a conversation with authors Lori Rader-Day, Renée Rosen, Sandra Jackson-Opoku (ft. her NEW BOOK: Savvy Summers and the Po'boy Perils) and Maggie Andersen to learn more about their amazing stories inspired by our beautiful city. After the writers wrap up their talk, guests will get a chance to partake in an optional Chicagoland bingo game with the authors for a chance to win bookish prizes! There will also be a New Book Joy bookish pop-up shop where guests can buy signed copies of the authors' books and browse our curated collection of other featured titles and themed reading pairings available for purchase too. AND... Since this is a celebration, guests are invited to grab a bevy (including craft beer, other bevys and NA options!) from Une Année Brewery to enjoy before, during or after our bash. Come for all or part of the fun - it'll be a blast! link text

Jun28

PastBook ClubMiddle GradeEdgebrook, Chicago

Kids Book Club Discussion + Activity for Mystery on Macaw Mountain

3:00 PM • Sunday, June 28, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$30

Young readers of Chicagoland: JOIN US for a Kids Book Club Camp Experience! On the scheduled dates and times, we'll gather at our New Book Joy Booktique & Reading Lounge (5512 W Devon Ave in Edgebrook) or other Chicagoland locations (like our Brookfield Shop at 9202 Broadway Ave in Progress Park) for a 1 HOUR BOOK CHAT & PAIRED INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY with take-home craft inspired by the chosen title(s)... With each Book Club sign up, you can choose to receive a physical copy of the featured book(s) to read before we meet in-person (CLICK THE CHECKBOX(ES) TO ADD A COPY OF THE BOOK(S) TO YOUR ORDER) OR opt to grab your book(s) from the library / share your book(s) with a friend. Each story we choose is inspired by a rotating educational theme and is age-appropriate for each group... trust us, they'll soon become some of your family's favorite reads! (Psst... Learn more about each story by clicking on the underlined book titles in the event calendar below.) NOTE: We'll have goodie bags and snacks for each attendee too! 3RD-5TH GRADE NEWCOMERS BUNDLE - SIGN UP FOR ALL 3 SUMMER BOOK DISCUSSIONS + GET AN EXCLUSIVE TEE SHIRT!

Jun27

PastCommunity EventEdgebrook, Chicago

Annual Edgebrook Wine Walk

2:00 PM • Saturday, June 27, 2026Edgebrook business districtFree

ANNUAL EDGEBROOK WINE WALK @ NEW BOOK JOY + OTHER PARTICIPATING SMALL BUSINESSES IN EDGEBROOK Local Wine Lovers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Get ready to sip, stroll, and shop local at the Edgebrook 70s Themed Wine Walk! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon featuring wine tastings at our New Book Joy Booktique and participating neighborhood businesses throughout the Edgebrook business district. Your ticket includes access to multiple tasting stops, a commemorative wine glass, event bag, and an afternoon celebrating local businesses, community, and groovy 70s vibes... Get ready to sip, stroll, and shop local at the Edgebrook 70s Themed Wine Walk! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon featuring wine tastings at participating neighborhood businesses throughout the Edgebrook business district. Your ticket includes access to multiple tasting stops, a commemorative wine glass, event bag, and an afternoon celebrating local businesses, community, and groovy 70s vibes. Check-in location, participating businesses, entertainment, and additional event details will be announced soon. This event is for 21+.

Jun18

PastCommunity EventArtGlenview, IL

Audiobook Lovers Painting Party

6:30 PM • Thursday, June 18, 2026Tipsy Paint in Glenview$55

Join us for a SPECIAL AUDIOBOOK LOVERS PAINTING PARTY EXPERIENCE on Thursday, June 18th from 6:30-8:30 pm at Tipsy Paint in Glenview in celebration of Audiobook Month! (BONUS: THE FIRST 10 ATTENDEES WILL GET A FREE AUDIOBOOK CREDIT FROM OUR AMAZING AUDIOBOOK PARTNER: LIBRO.FM!!!) Local Book Lovers will gather to enjoy an hour-long "reading" adventure together while painting a book-inspired art project and sipping on some bevys (BYOB!) at Tipsy Paint in Glenview (1944 Lehigh Ave) from 6:30-7:30 PM, followed by an optional hour-long soirée in the studio after the event from 7:30-8:30 PM where readers have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other local Chicagoland book lovers to talk about what they're reading while finishing up their projects (or can continue listening to their audiobooks if they'd prefer)! All attendees can choose to either listen to the audiobook New Book Joy will be playing for the group (BOOK TBD!) or enjoy their individual audiobooks of choice on their own portable devices. Though all audiobook platforms are permitted for the listening portion of our event, we encourage downloading the Libro.FM app (and selecting New Book Joy as your local bookstore) before the event so you're ready to receive your FREE AUDIOBOOK CREDIT. BONUS: Guests will GET AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT if they choose to shop our curated selection of books and reading pairings afterwards (talk about some good self-care)! NOTE: A percentage of the proceeds for this event will directly support these amazing small businesses. TICKETS are $55 & include: AUDIOBOOK LISTENING PARTY PAINTING TUTORIAL ART PROJECT MATERIALS EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT

Jun14

PastBook FestivalMundelein, IL

Boozy Book Fair

12:00 PM • Sunday, June 14, 2026Tighthead Brewing Co.Free

SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH / 12-4 PM / BOOZY BOOK FAIR @ TIGHTHEAD BREWING CO IN MUNDELEIN Local Readers (ALL AGES) - Join us for another one of our FREE Boozy Book Fair Pop-Ups! Shop our curated collection of books & small business reading pairings & enjoy some delicious bevys while you're at it! Think Scholastic Book-Fair for ALL AGES (we know you’re still chasing that high)… HINT HINT: This is a great opportunity to shop for Father's Day gifts!!!

Jun6

PastCommunity EventGlenview, IL

Boozy Book Fair

1:00 PM • Saturday, June 6, 2026Macushla Brewing Co.Free

Local Readers (ALL AGES) - Join us at Macushla Brewing Co in Glenview for another one of our FREE Boozy Book Fair Pop-Ups! Shop our curated collection of books & small business reading pairings & enjoy some delicious bevys + food while you're at it! Think Scholastic Book-Fair for ALL AGES (we know you’re still chasing that high)… HINT HINT: This is a great opportunity to shop for Father's Day gifts!!!

May31

PastBook ClubFictionDes Plaines, IL

Book Club 2.0 / Book Discussion + Themed Tasting Experience for It's Not Her - Starting at $15!

4:00 PM • Sunday, May 31, 2026The Foxtail on the LakeFree

@ THE FOXTAIL ON THE LAKE IN DES PLAINES Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Get cozy with us at The Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines & get a taste of some delicious themed sips & small plates inspired by the characters, plots & settings of the story while we discuss It's Not Her by Mary Kubica & mingle! A MINI BOOK FAIR POP-UP with curated books and reading pairings will be set up for shopping after the event, so guests can stock up on their favorite bookish goodies to take home with them. You’ll get a SWAG BAG + 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.

May31

PastCommunity EventMiddle GradeEdgebrook, Chicago

Book Discussion & Activity

2:00 PM • Sunday, May 31, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$30

SUNDAY, MAY 31ST / 2-3 PM / BOOK DISCUSSION & ACTIVITY @ NEW BOOK JOY IN EDGEBROOK On the scheduled dates and times, we'll gather at our New Book Joy Booktique & Reading Lounge (5512 W Devon Ave in Edgebrook) or other Chicagoland locations (like our Brookfield Shop at 9202 Broadway Ave in Progress Park) for a 1 HOUR BOOK CHAT & PAIRED INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY with take-home craft inspired by the chosen title(s)... With each Book Club sign up, you can choose to receive a physical copy of the featured book(s) to read before we meet in-person (CLICK THE CHECKBOX(ES) TO ADD A COPY OF THE BOOK(S) TO YOUR ORDER) OR opt to grab your book(s) from the library / share your book(s) with a friend. Each story we choose is inspired by a rotating educational theme and is age-appropriate for each group... trust us, they'll soon become some of your family's favorite reads! (Psst... Learn more about each story by clicking on the underlined book titles in the event calendar below.) NOTE: We'll have goodie bags and snacks for each attendee too! 3RD-5TH GRADE NEWCOMERS BUNDLE - SIGN UP FOR ALL 3 SUMMER BOOK DISCUSSIONS + GET AN EXCLUSIVE TEE SHIRT!

May29

PastBook ClubFictionEdgebrook, Chicago

Book Club / Book Discussion + Mingle for The Correspondent - Starting at $15!

6:00 PM • Friday, May 29, 2026New Book Joy - Edgebrook$15

Join us for an in-person Book Club Discussion for The Correspondent by Virginia Evans on Friday, May 29th from 6-7:30 pm at our NEW New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield! PRE-READING IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EVENT… Local Book Lovers will gather to discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans with our Book Club Group at our NEW New Book Joy Booktique in Brookfield (3741 Prarie Ave). Guests will get a FREE TAKE-AWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE! With each Book Club sign up, you can choose to receive a physical copy of the featured book(s) to read before we meet in-person (CLICK THE CHECKBOX(ES) TO ADD A COPY OF THE BOOK(S) TO YOUR ORDER), decide to download an audiobook from the link below before the event, OR opt to grab your book(s) from the library / share your book(s) with a friend. NOTE: EACH $15 TICKET PURCHASED ABOVE INCLUDES THE BOOK DISCUSSION, A SPECIAL TREAT FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE & VIRTUAL COUPON FOR SHOPPING.

May28

PastCommunity EventEdgebrook, Chicago

Silent Book Club Event for Grown-Ups - FREE EXPERIENCE!

6:00 PM • Thursday, May 28, 2026New Book Joy - EdgebrookFree

THURSDAY, MAY 28TH / 6-7:30 PM / SILENT BOOK CLUB @ NEW BOOK JOY'S NEW BOOKTIQUE IN BROOKFIELD Local Readers (GROWN-UPS) - Join us for our VERY 1ST FREE SILENT BOOK CLUB Experience 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 & GET AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT if they choose to shop our curated selection of books and reading pairings afterwards (talk about some good self-care)! P.S. Our in-store events are ALWAYS BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE, so feel free to bring some sips to enjoy while you read as well (we'll have a few mocktails / NA options available for sale, but encourage attendees to bring their favorites too)... SWEET 'N SALTY SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE before or during the event as well!