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Upcoming Events

July 18th & August 22nd

 Thirsty Thursdays in Roscoe Village! 

On the evenings of July 18th and August 22nd, spend money at your favorite Roscoe St. businesses, earn free drink tickets, and be entered into a raffle for a Roscoe Village shopping spree! Stop into the store for more details!

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Tuesday, July 23rd

 Author Event: Beneath the Flames With Gregory Renz!

Please join us on Tuesday, July 23rd at 7pm, as we welcome greg to read from his books, answer questions, and sign copies for attenedees. Wine Will be served!

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Book Clubs at RoscoeBooks

 

Classics in Brief. The classics you always meant to read, kept short.

What we're reading: Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell

Next Meeting is Thursday, July 25th at 7:30pm

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Non-Fiction Bookclub. Thought-provoking conversation about non-fiction books.

What we're reading: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty

Next Meeting is Monday, August 12th at 7:30pm

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Contemporary Fiction Bookclub: Just your regular ol' fiction book club with discussion, opinions, and wine!

What we're reading: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

Next Meeting is Tuesday, August 20thth at 7:30pm

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CHIRP Radio's Bookclub: Music books, lead by the staff at CHIRP Radio.

What we're reading: Lipstick Traces by Greil Marcus

Next Meeting is Thursday, September 5th at 7:00pm

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Unsure about committing to a Bookclub?

Check out our Read Harder Challenge Bookclub. Chat about what you've read, what you're aspiring to read, and what you're drinking!

Next Meeting is Thursday, July 18th at 7:30 pm.

RoscoeBooks Recommends

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Erika Recommends

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

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Erika Recommends

Burn the Place by Iliana Regan

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Wayne Recommends

The Need by Helen Phillips

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Erika Recommends

Late Migrations by Margaret Renkl

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Erika Recommends

Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
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Erika and Greg Recommend

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

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Danielle Recommends

Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes

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Erika Recommends

The Travelers by Regina Porter

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Jess Recommends

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

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RoscoeBooks hosts a weekly Story Time at the store Tuesdays at 11:00 am. All are welcome! 

RoscoeBooks Store Hours

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Th F:             10-8

Sa:                 10-7

Sun:              11-7

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We're proud to carry a range of local goods including cards and prints by Chicago Artists, Dmitry Samarov, Steve Musgrave and Eliza Rosen. Also, be sure to check out our monthly collaboration with Alex's Music Studio for our Children's Story Time!

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