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November 2019
Unsettling Truths Book Launch
You cannot discover lands already inhabited. Injustice has plagued American society for centuries. And we cannot move toward being a more just nation without understanding the root causes that have shaped our culture and institutions. In this prophetic blend of history, theology, and cultural commentary, Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah reveal the far-reaching, damaging effects of the "Doctrine of Discovery." In the fifteenth century, official church edicts gave Christian explorers the right to claim territories they "discovered." This was institutionalized…
Find out more »December 2019
Biggest Advent Calendar!!
Wilson Abbey Windows #biggestadventcalendar is back! Located at 935 W. Wilson Avenue in Chicago, the three-story building will unveil a new window decorated with seasonal images each day of Advent. Beginning December 1, celestial themes with a mix of magic realism will occupy each window, culminating with the final center window on December 25. “This year there will be doves in outer space,” says building manager and co-founder of Everybody’s Coffee, Karl Sullivan. “For instance the Tuskegee Airmen represent angels.”…
Find out more »February 2020
Christopher Moore At Everybody’s Coffee!
Join the Book Cellar at Everybody's Coffee as author Christopher Moore presents his latest hilarious novel Shakespeare for Squirrels! Christopher will be talking about the book including an audience Q&A, followed by your chance to meet Christopher and have him sign your book. All tickets include a copy of the book that can be signed and both are required for the event. Christopher is happy to sign copies of his back-list as well. Purchase at Brown Paper Tickets. About Christopher…
Find out more »March 2020
The Crossing in Concert March 22!
The Crossing, all of whose members reside in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, are in their fourth decade of music-making!
Find out more »April 2020
Jason Rosenthal in Conversation
The Book Cellar presents an evening with Jason Rosenthal. Jason is the author of an inspiring memoir of life, love, and loss, widower of Amy Krouse Rosenthal, who was a bestselling author of many beloved children’s books and the Modern Love piece, "You May Want to Marry My Husband." On March 3, 2017, beloved children’s book author Amy Krouse Rosenthal published an extraordinary essay in the New York Times’ Modern Love column entitled “You May Want to Marry My Husband.” Coming out a mere ten days before…
Find out more »Rebecca Solnit in Conversation with Eula Biss
Join Women & Children First for an author conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing with Rebecca Solnit. For this event, Solnit will be in conversation with Eula Biss. Each ticket includes a copy of Solnit's forthcoming memoir, Recollections of My Nonexistence. Tickets are ONLY available online through Brown Paper Tickets. This event will be held at Wilson Abbey (935 W. Wilson). All questions about the event should be directed to Women & Children First: 773.769.9299, wcfbooks@gmail.com ABOUT THE BOOK In Recollections of My Nonexistence,…
Find out more »Leslie Leyland Fields Your Story Matters Writing Workshop
In this one day seminar, multi-award-winning author Leslie Leyland Fields will offer highlights and essentials of her writing process.
Find out more »Your Story Matters Book Launch
There's a story only you can tell. Leslie Leyland Fields' new book Your Story Matters: Finding, Writing, and Living the Truth of Your Life will show you how to tell it. We'll be celebrating Your Story Matters with a reading, signing, Q & A, giveaways (Alaskan Salmon, maybe?) and an interview with Tammy Perlmutter of The Mudroom. Admission is free! All of us are brimming with stories to tell! Did you grow up with an active military parent? Did you…
Find out more »May 2020
Mikel Jollett Book Launch
The Book Cellar is thrilled to host the frontman of The Airborne Toxic Event, Mikel Jollett, as he launches his memoir, Hollywood Park. Mikel will be in conversation discussing the book. Following the talk, attendees will have the chance to meet and greet Mikel and get their book signed. This event takes place at Everybody's Coffee and tickets are required (Tickets come with a signed copy of the book). Purchase at Brown Paper Tickets. HOLLYWOOD PARK is a remarkable memoir…
Find out more »The Book Cellar Presents John Moe
The Hilarious World of Depression is a memoir of Moes's own journey, in addition to stories from a range of comics, musicians, writers, and performers.
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