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Another full day at Heartland Fall Forum 2026! Author panels, book signings, meeting vendors and publishers and tote bags full of exciting new books. This @booksnarx book mark says it all - “One does not leave the Fall Forum Empty Handed…”. New ideas, new books and new friends ! Thanks to @glibabooksellers & @midwest_booksellers for another great Heartland ❤️. #heartlandfallforum2026 #publishers #authors #newideas #mybookishlife
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Welcome to October, readers & runners nationwide! It’s marathon season, it’s spooky season—it’s cozy reading season. Ready to dive into them all? Here are this month’s signature events in the Read & Run world whether you love horror novels or are gearing up for @marinecorpsmarathon! 📅 October 20 📍DC 👉 with @clarabartonmso Read & Run on the Road: Running Tour of Reveille in Washington 🧠 What you’ll learn: Lasting impacts of the Civil War and Civil War-related history you’ve never considered! Host: @chelseygrassfield 📅 October 25 📍Chicago 👉 @pilsencommunitybooks Running Tour of Brown in the Windy City with Dr. Lilia Fernández 🧠 What you’ll learn: Mexican and Puerto Rican experiences and history in Little Italy and Pilsen Host: @readandrunchicago 📅 October 29 📍Chicago 👉 @theunderstudychi Book Club Run of Summerdale with @davidjaycollins and historian @leylairoyale 🧠 What you’ll learn: A behind-the-scenes look at David’s horror trilogy set in Andersonville, plus local history Host: @readandruntours and @davidjaycollins What are signature events? The original event format we created: Book-themed guided routes where stories take place. They’re hosted by Read & Run Chicago and independent organizers with the Read & Run on the Road program. ➡️ Tap the ‘Events’ link in bio for info + tickets! Looking for free community programming in Chicago? 👉 Follow @readandrunchicago and subscribe to their newsletter.
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It was a magical @printersrowfest weekend! I relished the two days of being outside, meeting readers, saying hi to my favorite bookstores, catching up with the @readandrunchicago community, seeing some favorite authors, and being surrounded by so much excitement and energy. We had so many Read & Run Chicago volunteers at our table, it made me so happy to see them making people laugh and feel welcome with us. Could there be a better weekend for Chicago book lovers?! And this year, it was extra special to also watch @malissaonthemove host a live panel version of her Writers Who Run column (hosted on @readandruntours’s website) and spend time with @jj2602 of @sweatyponytales, who designed the latest @readandruntours merch (“read local shit” — DM if you want one!). Huge thank you to @amybdanger for the fantastic programming and including Malissa’s panel.
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Our next Kids Book Club is on 9/27 at our Booktique in Edgebrook! 📚 Treat your kiddo(s) to a fun discussion & craft activity for The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman - SIGN-UP LINK IN BIO… . MORE ABOUT KIDS BOOK CLUB CAMP: 3RD-5TH GRADERS gather at New Book Joy’s Edgebrook Booktique & Reading Lounge (5512 W Devon) on scheduled dates & times for a 1 HOUR BOOK CHAT & PAIRED INTERACTIVE CRAFT ACTIVITY… With each sign up, you can choose to receive a physical copy of the featured book to read before we meet in-person as a full Book Club group (ON THE EVENT SIGN-UP PAGE, CLICK THE CHECKBOX TO ADD A COPY OF BOOK WITH YOUR TICKET) OR opt to get an audiobook, borrow your book(s) from the library or share your book(s) with a friend. 📅 SEE OUR FULL EVENT CALENDAR & SIGN UP ON WWW.NEWBOOKJOY.COM. ✨📖💛 . MORE ABOUT THE PHOTOS ABOVE: In some of our previous Book Clubs, kiddos have read & discussed: Bob by Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead (PLUS made a DIY foam creature craft), The Unlikely Tale of Chase + Finnegan by Jasmine Warga (PLUS made a DIY felted animal craft), How To Talk To Your Succulent by Zoe Persico (PLUS made a DIY succulent craft), The Night Librarian by Christopher Lincoln (PLUS made a DIY paper butterfly craft), The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate Dicamillo (PLUS made a DIY wooden puppet craft), The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon (PLUS made a DIY invisible ink craft + watched a snippet of comedian Kate on SNL), Cog by Greg Van Eekhout (PLUS made a DIY Offbits Robot + participated in a create your own robot activity), The Wild Robot Protects by Peter Brown (PLUS even more robot fun), Bridge to Bat City by Ernest Cline (PLUS made a DIY bat origami craft + participated in an echolocation activity), Safe Harbor by Padma Venkatraman (PLUS made a DIY fuzzy harp seal sock craft), Ape Escape by Stuart Gibbs (PLUS made conservation posters) & SO MANY MORE GREAT BOOKS! 🎉 We can’t wait to share what’s next…
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Summer Book Tastings have been stellar! 📚🍹 Take a peek at our paired experience for Villa Coco *on-the-road* at Patina Wine Bar in Park Ridge (pictured here) & SIGN UP ASAP for the next bookish adventures near our Edgebrook Booktique - FULL EDGEBROOK EVENT CALENDAR BELOW 🎟 . BOOK CLUB TASTINGS MENU: ✨ 9/18 Land at @theharpandfiddle in Park Ridge ✨ 9/20 - Daughters of the Sun and Moon at New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook ✨ 9/29 - Whistler at @tipsypaint in Glenview ✨ 10/8 - The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion (Volume 1 + 2) at New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook ✨ 10/17 The Children at @octobercafechicago ✨ 10/21 The Ending Writes Itself at @frunchroomcollective ✨ 10/23 The Pirate Queen at @iahcchicago ✨ 10/25 Books, Bites + Bevys: Spooky Season Edition at @patinawinebar ^^^ JOIN US FOR A BOOK CHAT, MINGLE + *OPTIONAL* BEVYS (+ SOMETIMES BITES!) INSPIRED BY THE BOOK! 👄💬 BONUS: You’ll get a TAKEAWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE! 🛍🎉 Pick up a copy of the book(s) or buy an audiobook in-store or online before the event! ✨📖💛 . OTHER BOOKISH EVENTS: ✨ 9/16 Silent Book Club + Book Swap at @winestylesnorwoodpark in Norwood Park ✨ 10/4 Banned Books Audiobook Walk @ at New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook ✨ 10/14 Silent Book Club + Book Swap at @winestylesnorwoodpark in Norwood Park . GET TICKETS ASAP: CLICK LINK IN BIO or visit www.newbookjoy.com 🎟 & stay tuned for even more exciting news COMING SOON! 👀 . 📷✨AUTHOR/PUBLISHER: @asgreer @doubledaybooks / EDGEBROOK COMMUNITY: @escc60646 @edgebrookchgo / OTHER CHICAGO COMMUNITY: @cityofparkridge @parkridgechamber @litcircleorg @chilovebooks @americanbooksellers @blockclubchi . . . #NewBookJoy #ChicagoBookstore #BookClub #PatinaWineBar #ParkRidge
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We won an *EXCLUSIVE* Author Chat Experience from Jenna Bush Hager’s new imprint / publishing venture: @thousandvoicesmedia (thanks @jennabhager)!!! 🎉 Join us for a FREE Book Club Party for Laws of Love and Logic by Debra Curtis at our Booktique in Edgebrook on 9/10 (or join us via ZOOM if you can’t make it out to our bookstore)! 🎟️ RSVP ASAP for a book chat, ZOOM author talk + mingle - LINK IN BIO… . MORE ABOUT THE EVENT: Meet us in our Booktique’s Reading Lounge on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH FROM 6:30-8:30 PM to discuss this layered read with our Book Club group + @deb.curtis.906 herself (OR join us on ZOOM during this time - we can email you the link!). 📚👄💬 BONUS: You’ll get an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE! 🛍 . PICK UP A COPY OF THE BOOK IN-STORE OR ONLINE BEFORE THE EVENT on www.newbookjoy.com! ✨📖💛 When you sign up for the event on our site, you can opt to add a book to your purchase along with your “ticket” - we can either ship a copy to your doorstep or hold it for you to pick up at our Edgebrook Bookstore (5512 W Devon) - just select *Pick Up* at checkout as the Delivery Method instead of clicking Ship / entering your shipping info... . NOTE: If you’d prefer to purchase the audiobook version, you can click on the Libro.FM link on our event page after purchasing your ticket. 🎧 . CAN’T MAKE IT? JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR OTHER NEW READING ADVENTURES… . WHAT’S NEXT ON THE BOOK CLUB / TASTINGS MENU: ✨ 9/18 - Land at @theharpandfiddle in Park Ridge ✨ 9/20 - Daughters of the Sun and Moon at New Book Joy in Edgebrook ✨ 9/29 - Whistler at @tipsypaint in Glenview . OTHER BOOKISH EVENTS: ✨ 9/16 - Silent Book Club + Book Swap at winestylesnorwoodpark in Norwood Park . Sign up for one (or all!) of our bookish events inspired by outstanding books (OR GIFT A BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE to your favorite reader) - LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH EXPERIENCE ON OUR SITE: www.newbookjoy.com/pages/events… . 📷✨ PUBLISHER: @ballantinebooks / JENNA: @jennasheinelle @readwithjenna / EDGEBROOK COMMUNITY: @escc60646 @edgebrookchgo @edgebrooksaugashcc60646 / OTHER LOCAL CHICAGO COMMUNITY: @chilovebooks @litcircleorg @americanbooksellers @blockclubchi
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Book Club Ambassador picks are now front + center in our Edgebrook Booktique’s *NEW* BOOK CLUB HUB! 📚 Browse trending local Book Club titles & join 25 other Chicagoland clubs participating in our BCA program (LEARN MORE BELOW)… . THE PERKS: 🛍️ GET A FREE WELCOME SWAG BAG UPON SIGN-UP (AMBASSADORS ONLY!) 📚 GET 10% OFF ALL BOOK CLUB BOOKS PURCHASED THROUGH NEW BOOK JOY - INCLUDING CUSTOM ORDERS (AMBASSADORS + BOOK CLUB MEMBERS) ✨ GET YOUR MONTHLY BOOK PICKS FEATURED ON THE BCA SHELVES IN OUR EDGEBROOK BOOKTIQUE + WEBSITE (AMBASSADORS + BOOK CLUB MEMBERS) 🎟 GET ENTERED IN OUR MONTHLY RAFFLE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE BOOK CLUB EVENT AT OUR EDGEBROOK BOOKTIQUE (AMBASSADORS + BOOK CLUB MEMBERS) 👄💬 *OPTIONAL* GET FREE BOOK TALKS FEATURING NEXT READING SUGGESTIONS EITHER IN-PERSON OR VIA ZOOM (AMBASSADORS + BOOK CLUB MEMBERS) . SIGN-UP HOW-TO: 💌 SEND US A DM OR EMAIL US & WE’LL SEND YOU A SURVEY (newbookjoy@gmail.com) 🖊 FILL OUT THE SURVEY TO REGISTER YOUR BOOK CLUB FOR FREE (ONLY 1 AMBASSADOR PER CLUB!) . NEXT STEPS: 📚 RESPOND TO 1 MONTHLY EMAIL / PROVIDE THE TITLE OF YOUR NEXT BOOK CLUB PICK & WE’LL SEND A LINK FOR YOUR CREW TO PURCHASE YOUR CHOSEN BOOKS AT A DISCOUNT (OR AUDIOBOOKS!) EITHER AS A GROUP OR INDIVIDUALLY . BONUS: 🎉  GET AN *EXCLUSIVE* INVITE TO ATTEND A *PRIVATE* SPEAKEASY-THEMED BOOK SWAP CELEBRATION AT LOCAL CHICAGO BREWERY UNE ANNEE IN NILES THIS SEPTEMBER (AMBASSADORS + BOOK CLUB MEMBERS) - WIN WIN: After we swap books, all extra titles will be donated to @sarahscirclechi, a Chicago shelter that supports unhoused women! . See you at our BOOK CLUB HUB at 5512 W Devon in Edgebrook!!! 👀 . NOTE: Can’t make it into our Chicago bookstore? You can now shop this *NEW* ONLINE COLLECTION on www.newbookjoy.com (from the main navigation, CLICK SHOP > BOOKS > BOOK CLUB BOOKS - AMBASSADOR PICKS)! ✨📖💛 . AND… ANOTHER CONGRATS to our 1st BCA EVENT RAFFLE WINNERS (the *Moms Who Read* BC + *Our Book Club Reads Wine Lables* BC - pictured above) for winning a FREE GATHERING!!! 🎉 @oliviarene89 @sarahcardillo76
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Book lovers of ALL AGES: SWIPE to see our bookish events for September 2026 & GET TICKETS ASAP! 📚 Spots are filling up fast - CLICK THE POSTS ABOVE or find purchase LINK IN BIO... . We’re so excited to be able to support & collab with another amazing assortment of small local Chicagoland businesses & organizations, including: - Village of Brookfield / Brookfield COC / Brookfield Shops - Sonder& in Chicagoland - Milk & Manna Boba Cafe in Brookfield - Silent Book Club in Chicago - Wine Styles in Norwood Park - Vinette in Riverside - Harp & Fiddle in Park Ridge - Une Année in Niles - Tipsy Paint in Glenview . PLUS events inspired by amazing authors including Debra Curtis, J. Kenji López-Alt, Emma Brodie, Maggie O’Farrell, Lisa See, Aubrey Hartman + Ann Patchett (& @readwithjenna’s new imprint / publishing endeavor @thousandvoicesmedia)!✨📖💛 . Check out our other social media posts for MORE DETAILS about each event & stay tuned for even more exciting news COMING SOON… . 📷✨ SMALL BIZ COLLABS: @village_of_brookfield @brookfieldchamberofcommerceil @brookfieldshops @sonder.and.stories @milkandmannabobacafe @silentbookclub @winestylesnorwoodpark @vinettewineshop @theharpandfiddle @uneannee @tipsypaint / AUTHORS: @deb.curtis.906 @kenjilopezalt @emma.c.brodie @reesesbookclub @maggieofarrellofficial @lisasee_writer @aubrey_hartman / EDGEBROOK COMMUNITY: @escc60646 @edgebrooksaugashcc60646 @edgebrookchgo / BROOKFIELD COMMUNITY: @riversidebrookfield_landmark @brookfieldlibrary_il / OTHER COMMUNITY: @chilovebooks @litcircleorg @norwoodparkcoc @norwoodparkliving @cityofparkridge @glenviewvillage @glenview_chamber_of_commerce @exploreoakparkandbeyond @riversideillinois @delaplainemagazine
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Cheers to more Book Tastings! 📚🍹 Take a peek at our paired experience for The Calamity Club *on-the-road* at Firewater Saloon in Edison Park (pictured here) & SIGN UP ASAP for the next bookish adventures near our Edgebrook Booktique - FULL EDGEBROOK EVENT CALENDAR BELOW 🎟 TICKET LINK IN BIO… . BOOK CLUB TASTINGS MENU: ✨ 8/30 - Villa Coco at @patinawinebar in Park Ridge ✨ 9/10 - Laws of Love and Logic (w/ ZOOM Author Chat) at New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook ✨ 9/18 Land at @theharpandfiddle in Park Ridge ✨ 9/20 - Daughters of the Sun and Moon at New Book Joy Booktique in Edgebrook ✨ 9/29 - Whistler at @tipsypaint in Glenview ^^^ JOIN US FOR A BOOK CHAT, MINGLE + *OPTIONAL* BEVYS (+ SOMETIMES BITES!) INSPIRED BY THE BOOK! 👄💬 BONUS: You’ll get a TAKEAWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE! 🛍🎉 Pick up a copy of the book(s) or buy an audiobook in-store or online before the event! ✨📖💛 . OTHER BOOKISH EVENTS: ✨ 9/16 Silent Book Club + Book Swap at @winestylesnorwoodpark in Norwood Park . GET TICKETS ASAP: CLICK LINK IN BIO or visit www.newbookjoy.com 🎟 & stay tuned for even more exciting news COMING SOON! 👀 . 📷✨AUTHOR: @kathrynstockettauthor / PUBLISHER: @spiegelandgrau / EDISON PARK COMMUNITY: @firewatersaloonchicago @edisonparkchicago @edisonparkcc @edisonparkneighbors_bvm / EDGEBROOK COMMUNITY: @escc60646 @edgebrookchgo @edgebrooksaugashcc60646 / OTHER LOCAL CHICAGO COMMUNITY: @chilovebooks @litcircleorg @americanbooksellers @blockclubchi . . . #NewBookJoy #Chicagobookstore #BookClub #FirewaterSaloon #EdisonPark
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This post is Totes NVNR 😂 Really, though: Booksellers can always be relied on to have THE BEST TOTES in the world. What was your favorite tote bag at NVNR?
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Join our Book Club Party for Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer at Patina Wine Bar in Park Ridge on 8/30! 🎉 RSVP ASAP for a book chat, mingle + *optional* bevys + bites - LINK IN BIO… . MORE ABOUT THE EVENT: Meet us at @patinawinebar (NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED FROM CAFE LUCCI!!! @cafelucci) on SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH FROM 11-1 PM to discuss this end-of-summer read with our *Strong Women* Book Club group. 📚👄💬 BONUS: You’ll get a TAKEAWAY GIFT + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FROM OUR BOOKTIQUE! 🛍 . PICK UP A COPY OF THE BOOK IN-STORE OR ONLINE BEFORE THE EVENT on www.newbookjoy.com! ✨📖💛 When you sign up for the event on our site, you can opt to add a book to your purchase along with your “ticket” - we can either ship a copy to your doorstep or hold it for you to pick up at our Edgebrook Bookstore (5512 W Devon) or our *NEW* Brookfield Bookstore (3741 Prairie Ave) - just select *Pick Up* at checkout as the Delivery Method instead of clicking Ship / entering your shipping info... . NOTE: If you’d prefer to purchase the audiobook version, you can click on the Libro.FM link on our event page after purchasing your ticket. 🎧 . CAN’T MAKE IT? JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR OTHER NEW READING ADVENTURES… . WHAT’S NEXT ON THE BOOK CLUB / TASTINGS MENU: ✨ 9/10 - Laws of Love and Logic (w/ ZOOM Author Chat!) at New Book Joy in Edgebrook ✨ 9/18 - Land at @theharpandfiddle in Park Ridge ✨ 9/20 - Daughters of the Sun and Moon at New Book Joy in Edgebrook ✨ 9/29 - Whistler at @TipsyPaint in Glenview . OTHER BOOKISH EVENTS: ✨ 9/16 - Silent Book Club + Book Swap at @winestylesnorwoodpark in Norwood Park . Sign up for one (or all!) of our bookish events inspired by outstanding books (OR GIFT A BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE to your favorite reader) - LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH EXPERIENCE ON OUR SITE: www.newbookjoy.com/pages/events… . . . 📷✨ PUBLISHER: @doubledaybooks / PARK RIDGE COMMUNITY: @parkridgechamber @cityofparkridge @therealparkridge / EDGEBROOK COMMUNITY: @escc60646 @edgebrookchgo @edgebrooksaugashcc60646 / OTHER LOCAL CHICAGO COMMUNITY: @chilovebooks @litcircleorg @americanbooksellers @blockclubchi . #NewBookJoy #Chicagobookstore #BookClub #PatinaWineBar #ParkRidge
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Giving back brings us JOY! 💖 Our Edgebrook Booktique is now a member of Inspired Women Paying It Forward (an organization Creating Space For Women Who Have More In Their Lives To Take Action On Behalf Of Women Who Have Less) & we’re looking forward to supporting good causes with them going forward (alongside other amazing women-owned businesses in Chicago’s Northwest side + beyond)!!! . CONGRATS to @rainbows_for_all_children (an incredible non-profit organization that provides free support groups for youth grieving a variety of losses) for being awarded the $6,000 grant recipient at our first official @inspiredwomen.chicago networking event! 🎉  . BIG THANK YOU to our beloved book club members Nicole Adams (owner of Therapeutic Massage by Nicole - @massagebynicole2023) + Jennifer Touchette for connecting us with this great organization! ✨📖💛  . 📷✨ EDGEBROOK COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: @edgebrookchgo @edgebrooksaugashcc60646 / OTHER CHICAGO COMMUNITY: @litcircleorg @chilovebooks @americanbooksellers @blockclubchi
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