# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Independent Bookstore Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day and we're ready to party!!
Kick the day off with us at 10am - Josh Malerman and Dirk Manning will be signing books til 1pm. We will have limited copies of their new graphic novel "RSVP: E.S.P." including the Deluxe Lenticular Hardcover Kickstarter Exclusive Edition that was print to order and will not be made available in that format again.

RSVP: E.S.P.
"A scientist invites two powerful psychic children into his home lab for a clinical study. One child has good intentions. One does not."

We are also participating in the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl!
Grab a passport at your first stop, then get that stamped at each indie store you visit today! 
10 stamps = 10% off all stores for the year
15 stamps = 15% off all stores for the year
You up for the challenge???
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/independent-bookstore-day/200029973597534
- **Event Categories**: contests, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3182 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618
- **lat**: 41.93905
- **long**: -87.69809
- **full address**: 3182 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Independent Bookstore Day
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/32a15d551ea92727f5a247e3940b8d401605ae6193222d3c99a4ffaf66770d7b-rimg-w1170-h1170-dc0b1013-gmir?v=1776879992

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Independent Bookstore Day being held?
  - **A:** Independent Bookstore Day takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 3182 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Independent Bookstore Day?
  - **A:** Independent Bookstore Day is organized by Bucket O' Blood Books and Records.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Independent Bookstore Day is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Independent Bookstore Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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