SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND @ 11-4 PM / ADULT BOOK FAIR @ PATINA WINE BAR IN MT. PROSPECT

Local Readers, Wine Lovers + Foodies (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us for another one of our Boozy Book Fair Pop-Ups, with a little bit of a twist! Shop our curated collection of books & small business reading pairings (along with more fun goodies from local vendors) & enjoy some delicious drinks & small bites while you're at it! Think Scholastic Book-Fair for ALL AGES (we know you’re still chasing that high)… 

Whether you're looking for your next great novel, a unique gift, or a fun day out with fellow book lovers, this event is the perfect blend of literary escape & indulgence. Don't miss this chance to mix 'n mingle & take home some new favorites - both for your bookshelf & your wine glass!

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THURSDAY, MARCH 6ND @ 4-7 PM / FRIDAY EVE FUN - ST. PATTY'S SHOP + SIP @ NEW BOOK JOY

Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us for another one of our Thursday night Shop + Sips, with EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & complimentary bevys for you 'n your lucky friends...

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SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH @ 11-1 PM / WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BOOKS, BITES + BEVYS TASTING @ PATINA WINE BAR IN PARK RIDGE

Local Wine Lovers, Foodies + Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) -  Join us for a Books, Bites + Bevys Tasting to taste an assortment of wines & small plates inspired by the flavors of characters, plots & settings from each of our Women's History Month reading recommendations (think: Historical Fiction, Memoirs & more - all about strong, inspiring women!) then stick around to shop our curated collection of books & small business pairings that also compliment the featured stories.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 9TH @ 12-2 PM / TEEN WELLNESS FEST @ NEW BOOK JOY

TEENS - Join us for a Teen Wellness Fest with mini self-care workshops, including aromatherapy, journaling, puzzles, and reading escapes - all in our comfy upstairs reading lounge...

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THURSDAY, MARCH 13TH @ 5:30-7 PM, SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH @ 2-3:30 PM & SATURDAY, MARCH 22ND @ 3:30-5 PM / BOOKS & THE BIG (+ LITTLE) SCREEN BOOK CLUB @ NEW BOOK JOY

Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us for a Books & the Big (+ Little) Screen experience! Three times a month we will meet in-person in our Booktique's upstairs Reading Lounge to have a meaningful conversation about each selected story & movie or TV show series, while snacking on flavored popcorn...

This month we will be featuring the book Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson & the Hulu TV Series inspired by the story... Attend one event, or all three - your choice!

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FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH / 6-7:30 PM / COZY BOOK SWAP MIX + MINGLE @ NEW BOOK JOY

Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us for a Book Swap Mix + Mingle! Bring your own new or gently used book to swap with any other books that are brought to this event (or any extra titles that we have available for the swap). Don't worry, you'll get to browse all the books and chat with local book lovers about their titles before swapping...   Stick around to shop after you swap & GET EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS too! (NOTES: This month's theme features HISTORICAL FICTION to continue the love for Black History Month & celebrate Women's History Month too. Pre-reading is not required!) 

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SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH @ 11-3 PM / WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BOOKS, SIPS + SWEETS SOIREE (BOOK TALK & TEA PARTY EXPERIENCE) @ NEW BOOK JOY

Parents + Young Readers (Kids of ALL AGES) -  Join us for a Books, Sips + Sweets Soiree / Book Talk + Tea Party Experience to celebrate Women's History Month! We'll share inspiring books about historical women (thoughtfully chosen by local High School History Teacher / Educator Jennie Crownson & curated for different age groups) while enjoying some tasty tea and treats, fun hats and photo ops, and more...

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SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH / 2-5 PM / BOOZY BOOK FAIR @ WINESTYLES IN NORWOOD PARK

Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - 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 wine while you're at it! Think Scholastic Book-Fair for ALL AGES (we know you’re still chasing that high)… 

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SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH / 2-3 PM / SILENT BOOK CLUB @ NEW BOOK JOY

Local Readers (GROWN-UPS 21+) - Join us for a FREE Silent Book Club Experience! Once a month we will keep our Reading Lounges open from 2-3 pm for an additional private hour of reading time so 15 LUCKY READERS can enjoy some quiet self-care, on us! Choose to read in any of our upstairs or downstairs reading nooks (first come, first served)...

There will be an *optional* 30 minute soirée and shopping party after each event from 3-3:30 pm 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 10% OFF STORE-WIDE if they choose to shop our curated selection of books and reading pairings afterwards!

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BOOK CLUB TASTING EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS 

Adult Readers (GROWN-UPS: 21+) - Join us for a Book Discussion and/or Paired Activity inspired by our current theme:

FEBRUARY '25 - APRIL '25 / SPRING BOOK CLUB - LONG ISLAND ICED TEA: STRONG NORTHEAST ROAD TRIP STORIES

NOTE: Pre-reading is not required for the paired activities, but recommended for the book discussions - SIGN UP FOR ONE OR BOTH EVENTS!

SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH / 4-6 PM / BOOK DISCUSSION +/or FRESH BERRY FRUIT TASTING W/ EDGEBROOK ACRES FAMILY FARM @ NEW BOOK JOY

Taste an assortment of fresh berries, homemade preserves & more from Edgebrook Acres Family Farm - all inspired by the flavors of characters, plots & settings from the featured book from 4-5 pm (right before our book discussion from 5-6 pm)... ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!

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FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH / 6-8 PM / BOOK DISCUSSION +/or MOCKTAIL (OR *OPTIONAL* COCKTAIL) TASTING @ NEW BOOK JOY

Taste the Vacation in a Cup Mocktail mentioned in the story (or opt to turn it into a cocktail) to get inspired by the flavors of characters, plots & settings (& participate in other wedding-inspired fun) from the featured book from 6-7 pm (right before our book discussion from 7-8 pm)... ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!

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SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH / 4-6 PM / BOOK DISCUSSION +/or NORTHEAST COAST COCKTAIL TASTING @ NEW BOOK JOY

Taste (& learn how to make) some delicious drinks (crafted by a local Chicago mixologist) that compliment the featured story from 4-5 pm in our Reading Lounge (right before our book discussion from 5-6 pm)... ZOOM OPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!

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 BOOK CLUBS FOR KIDS 

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