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ICYMI, last week, Chicago author Daniel Kraus () pulled off a stunning upset and won the friggin’ Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel ANGEL DOWN. Woooohooooo, Chicago! And congrats, Daniel!!!!

Here’s a little more about the novel: Angel Down plunges you into the heart of World War I and weaves a polyphonic tale of survival, supernatural wonder, and moral conflict.

We have several paperback copies, so stop in and grab one and immerse yourself in this brilliant, inventive novel.

Hey Chicago, how would you like to host your own party at the bookstore?

We’re supporting our friends at by donating this prize to their silent auction. The winning bidder gets snacks and wine during a two-hour party, and 10% off all purchases. Perfect for a book club meeting or any other special occasion.

Bid on this auction now at the link in the first comment.

It’s been a hard, weird week, month, year, and one that has left me (Erika 👋) feeling paralyzed and powerless far too often. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day motion of running a store, being a mom, trying to keep it all together…but a big world will always assert itself, whether you (or I) want to engage with the worst of it or not.

Throughout our 11 years of existence, two of our core beliefs have always been that: 1) books are agents for hope, change and goodness, and always have been, and 2) third spaces are essential to the life and character of the communities in which they operate. These beliefs inform everything we do here in our little corner of this vibrant, beautiful city.

Because of these beliefs, we will remain open tomorrow, 1/30, and will be donating 20% of our sales tomorrow and through the weekend to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Whether you’re looking for something special to read or just a cozy place full of like-minded people with whom to share community, we’re here for you and want to hang out with you. We also have free ICE whistles (while supplies last).

To our friends in Minnesota, Chicago and beyond who are actively protesting the injustices perpetrated by this administration, and putting their own safety at risk every day in the process: we are SO proud of you, and we stand with you in hope and solidarity, now and always. Read books, help each other whenever and however you can, and seriously:
ABOLISH. ICE.