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Chicago Anime Hangouts: Bring Your Own Manga Book Club
Book ClubMangaGraphic NovelsFree

Bring Your Own Manga Book Club

Nov 1 – Nov 4

About This Event

Bring whatever you've been reading, whether that's manga, light novels, manhwa, and more. We'll talk about what we've been into, swap recommendations, and just hang out. Come as you are :D

Meets on the first Sunday of each month.

This book club is presented by Chicago Anime Hangouts.

About the Venue

Round Goblin Market Logo with Owl

Goblin Market

Chicago's first manga shop! Goblin Market is an independent book store specializing in manga, manhwa, danmei, comic books, graphic novels, LGBTQ+ stories, and tabletop role playing games.

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Nov5
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