Join us for a Book Swap Mix & Mingle Event on Friday, August 7th at our *NEW* New Book Joy Booktique (3741 Prairie Ave) in Brookfield. PRE-READING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT… Local Book Lovers will join us for a Book Swap Mix + Mingle at our New Book Joy Booktique or other locations in the Chicagoland area! Bring your own new or gently used book to swap with any other books that are brought to this event (or any extra titles that we have available for the swap). Don't worry, you'll get to browse all the books and chat with local book lovers about their titles before swapping... Stick around to shop after you swap & GET AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT too! P.S. Our in-store events are ALWAYS BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE, so feel free to bring some sips to enjoy while you swap as well (we'll have a few mocktails / NA options available for sale, but encourage attendees to bring their favorites too)... SWEET 'N SALTY SNACKS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE before or during the event! AUGUST'S THEME: SUMMER BEACH READS / BEFORE OR AFTER BOOKS - PAST OR FUTURE - ANY TIME BUT THE PRESENT NOTE: In celebration of summer, this month's themed book recommendations feature easy beach reads (think: Funny Rom-Coms, Heart-Warming Stories, Spicy Thrillers + more). JULY'S THEME: SUMMER BEACH READS W/ STRONG CHARACTERS NOTE: In celebration of summer, this month's themed book recommendations feature easy beach reads (think: Funny Rom-Coms, Heart-Warming Stories, Spicy Thrillers + more). JUNE'S THEME: SUMMER BEACH READS NOTE: In celebration of summer, this month's themed book recommendations feature easy beach reads (think: Funny Rom-Coms, Heart-Warming Stories, Spicy Thrillers + more). MAY'S THEME: INSPIRING SETTINGS NOTE: In celebration of Spring & getting out into the world again, this month's themed book recommendations feature stories with inspiring settings. APRIL'S THEME: LUCK OF THE DRAW NOTE: SURPRISE! This month you can bring ANY BOOK YOU WANT!!! MARCH'S THEME: HISTORICAL FICTION NOTE: In combined celebration of Black History Month & Women's History Month, this month's themed book recommendations feature stories about both strong women & historical figures that have inspired change (think: Powerful + Full-Bodied Journeys, Inspiring Titles + more). FEBRUARY'S THEME: LOVE STORIES (RELATIONSHIPS, FRIENDSHIPS & SELF) + COZY, FEEL-GOOD BOOKS NOTE: In celebration of Valentine's / Palentine's / Galentine's Day, this month's themed book recommendations feature stories ALL ABOUT LOVE, from relationships to friendships and self-love (think: Rom-Coms, Heart-Warming Stories + more). JANUARY'S THEME: COZY, FEEL-GOOD BOOKS + INSPIRATIONAL READS NOTE: In celebration of winter and the new year ahead, this month's themed book recommendations feature Cozy, Feel-Good Books + Inspirational Reads (think: Heart-Warming Stories, Uplifting / Inspiring Titles + more). NOVEMBER'S THEME: COZY, FEEL-GOOD BOOKS + HOLIDAY READS NOTE: In celebration of the holidays ahead, this month's themed book recommendations feature Cozy, Feel-Good Books + Holiday Reads (think: Heart-Warming Stories, Uplifting / Inspiring Titles, Festive Romances + more), but feel free to bring a title from any genre. OCTOBER'S THEME: DARK + TWISTY TALES NOTE: In celebration of Spooky Season, this month's themed book recommendations feature Dark + Twisty Tales (think: Heart-Pounding Thrillers, Spine-Chilling Horror, True Crime, Sci-Fi Stories + more), but feel free to bring a title from any genre. SEPTEMBER'S THEME: END OF SUMMER READS / VIVID CHARACTERS NOTE: In celebration of the last days of summer, this month's themed book recommendations feature bold, memorable characters from ALL GENRES that can stay with us through the fall season. TICKETS are FREE & include: BOOK SWAP CURATED BOOK TALK EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT BYOB @ BOOKTIQUE RECOMMENDED FOR: Grown-Ups (21+)
