Our annual banned books display has been up for about 6 weeks now. If you are interested in why some books have been challenged around the country, please drop by and pay that display a visit.
On it, we keep books that have been challenged. Inside each volume is a bookmark. The bookmark lists where, when, and why it was challenged or banned – or at least one such instance. There are many books that get challenged repeatedly.
In honor of Banned Books Week, we have some promotions and goodies for our customers. Details below.
Banned books week promotions:
Spend $50 or more and get your choice of one of our Banned Books Week pins. Or a copy of the Constitution.*
Spend $75 or more and get your choice of one of our Banned Books Week pins, as well as a copy of the Constitution.*
Spend $100 or more and get your choice of a ‘Right to Read’ T-Shirt or tote bag. *
*While Supplies Last
Banned Books Club October 7th 6:30 pm
From the original, uncensored journals of Anaïs Nin, 
Henry and June spans a single year in Nin's life when she discovers
love and torment in one insatiable couple. From later 1931 to the end of 1932, Nin falls in love with Henry Miller's writing and his wife June's striking beauty. When June leaves Paris for New York, Henry and Anaïs begin a fiery affair that liberates her sexually and morally, but also undermines her marriage and eventually leads to her psychoanalysis. As she grapples with her own conscience, a single question dominates her thoughts: What will happen when June returns to Paris? An intimate story of one woman's sexual awakening, Henry and June exposes the pain and pleasure of a single person trapped between two loves.
While not a widespread ban, the book did face challenges from some who considered it obscene or indecent.
These challenges sometimes involved legal battles and questions about its distribution and sale.
Deep Dish Reading October 23rd 6 pm
Deep Dish is a speculative fiction reading series showcasing work from Chicagoland writers working in science fiction, fantasy and horror. Each event features 1-2 featured readers plus 6-8 “rapid fire” readers, who each perform 2-3 minute selections.
October 24th 5 pm Chicago Poetry Fest
Presented by the Poetry Global Network. Join us for our 4th annual international poetry event.
There will be 7 poets reading live from Chicago and 7 streaming from India,
the Philippines, the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, as well as across the USA.