Dear Readers,
June is Pride Month, and we invite you to join us in embracing the vibrant diversity of voices and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. At our bookstore, we believe in the power of literature to educate, inspire, and empower, and we’re proud to offer a curated selection of books that celebrate queer identities, history, and culture. Here are some selections available at the store or online at our Bookshop affiliate page.
Don’t forget Dad! Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15th, and we’ve prepared a list of recommendations below.
Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19. Below you’ll find a selection of award-winning, recent and modern writing by African-Americans in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose.
For all of you’re last minute graduation gift needs, here’s a list of inspirational books, speeches, essays, and creative gifts for the graduate in your life!
Read small press book reviews, author interviews, and indie recommendations from our resident bibliophile Tom Bowden in his column i arrogantly recommend… This month’s edition features a survey of the first five volumes of The Further Reading Library, a special Q&A with Dan Nadel (editor, publisher, curator, and author of Crumb: A Cartoonist’s Life), and plenty more reviews.
Every Tuesday evening at 9 p.m.,fans of Philip K. Dick get together online via Zoom to discuss his work. The “Dickheads” group was formed by writer and scholar David Agranoff and features special guests such as friends, biographers, and writers who knew Dick. The Dickhead podcasts are archived on YouTube. To login live on Tuesday at 9 p.m try: Philip K. Dick Zoom link. Thanks to our reading group member and friend Nick for the tip.
Our sale tables outside are full with titles on a wide variety of subjects and genres, including fiction, non-fiction, art, graphic novels, children’s books, and more. Stop by soon for the best selection and great deals!
Thank you for your continued support.
Happy reading!
-Cary, Colleen, and the Book Beat Staff
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 25: Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. at the Oak Park Public Library
Backroom Gallery New Additions
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