Da Book Joint

We’re not even gonna lie… May is PACKED 😭📚 From book signings and author talks to brunches, bingo, kids events, panels, and our 19 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🎉 — there is something happening almost every week with Da Book Joint. We might’ve been a little late announcing it… but trust, we’re making up for it ALL month long 👀 📚Tiffany D. Cross 📚 Tiffany L. Warren 📚 Walter Mosley (virtual!) 📚 Black Writers Weekend Chicago 📚 Kids events, brunches, and more And that’s just a glimpse. Pick your events, grab your tickets, and come be in community with us 💛 🎟 Tickets + full details at the link in bio 📍 Pull up on us this May #DaBookJoint #ChicagoEvents #BlackOwnedBusiness #IndieBookstore #ThingsToDoChicago

May is FULL at Da Book Joint AND you know we wouldn’t have it any other way. We’re celebrating 19 years of community, books, and showing up for stories that matter 💛 And this month? We’re outside (and inside) with it: 📚 Book signings with incredible authors 🥂 Special brunch experiences you already know we do RIGHT 🎨 Coloring After Dark (because adults deserve fun too) 🎉 Anniversary moments all month long …and so much more Whether you’re pulling up for your next favorite read, a meaningful conversation, or just to be in community — there’s something for you here. We’re so grateful to still be doing what we love 19 years later, and it’s all because of YOU. Tap in, show up, and celebrate with us all month long. 🎟 Grab tickets + full event details at the link in our linktree! #DaBookJoint #ChicagoEvents #BlackOwnedBookstore #IndieBookstore #BookCommunity

Coloring After Dark was a success! Hosted my first book event at @dabookjoint and SOLD OUT of Color Me Chicago. Thank you to everyone who came through, showed love, and made this night unforgettable. When Black people unite, there’s no end to our power, creativity & love. 🛍️ @shopcolormechicago available for purchase at @dabookjoint #chicagoevents #blackowned #chicagocreatives #blackauthor #creativeentrepreneur

Today we gather for something special. ✨📚 Join us for an unforgettable author panel celebrating the launch of The Curse of Hester Gardens by Tamika Thompson — a story that pulls you into mystery, legacy, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried. This isn’t just a book launch… it’s a conversation.
A moment.
An experience. Come hear from brilliant voices, dive deeper into the story, and connect with a community that loves literature just as much as you do. 🗓️ Today, May 17th
📍 Da Book Joint 
⏰ 3-5PM Pull up, bring a friend, and be part of the magic as we celebrate this powerful release. #TheCurseOfHesterGardens #BookLaunch #AuthorPanel #BlackAuthors #ChicagoEvents

After the magic of A Harlem Wedding, we kept the conversation going ✨ We asked Tiffany Warren and Barbara to build their Author Mount Rushmores — and whew… the legends they named? The blueprint. The foundation. The reason stories like theirs (and ours) exist today. 📚 This is what it looks like when authors honor the shoulders they stand on. When legacy meets purpose. When the past and present of Black literature sit at the same table. 👇🏾 Drop a 🖤 if you recognize these names + tell us who’s on YOUR Author Mount Rushmore! Authors mentioned: Eric Jerome Dickey Lolita Files Octavia E Butler Stephen King (mentioned twice) Beverly Jenkins Rochelle Alers Francis Ray #DaBookJoint #BlackAuthors #AuthorTalk #HarlemWedding #BookCommunity

🚨 LAST CALL, BOOK LOVERS 🚨 The preorder window for Score by Kennedy Ryan is almost up and trust us, you do not want to miss this one. Order by May 18th to secure: ✨ A signed copy ✨ Black & white interior artwork ✨ An exclusive bonus essay from Kennedy herself And because we love y’all real bad… 👀 We’re opening our doors on Tuesday for preorder pick-ups so you can have this book in your hands on release day. No waiting. No delays. Just vibes and pages turning. If you know Kennedy, then you already know —this isn’t just a book… it’s an experience. 💫 📚 Tap the link in our bio to preorder now 📍 Pick up with us on release day and let’s talk about it! #Score #KennedyRyan #Bookstagram #BlackRomanceReads #DaBookJoint PreorderNow

CHICAGO, HERE’S THE LINEUP The FINAL stop of the Black Writers Weekend tour is packed with author signings, screenings, conversations, networking, and creative vibes all day long. You do NOT want to miss this experience. 📍 @dabookjoint // Saturday, May 23rd Pull up, connect, and experience a full day celebrating Black stories, film, books, and culture 🎟 Register now: blackwritersweekend.com #BlackWritersWeekend #BWWChicago #ChicagoCreatives #CreateConnectExplore

We are thrilled to welcome @dabookjoint to @chicagopridebookfest on June 27th at @soundgrowler . Da Book Joint is a Black mother-daughter owned business born on the Southside of Chicago committed to literary growth and positive engagement of the youth. The bookstore was created with the purpose of uniting lovers of literature with diverse bestselling and rising authors. They have been in operation since 2007 and since then, have developed a thriving community for their customers, where they can easily purchase books they love and come together with like-minded individuals through virtual and in-person literary events. This weekend they are celebrating their 19th year! Check their page for event details! Chicago Pride Book Fest is happening June 27th, 2026 at @soundgrowler in Tinley Park, from 12PM-5PM. Multi-genre, all ages event. Meet 40+ authors & vendors. FREE event! We are excited to partner with @dabookjoint . Follow them to see all the great events they have going on. Chicago Pride Book Fest proudly supports @bravespacealliance a Black, trans founded LGBTQ+ Center on the South Side of Chicago that creates and provides affirming and culturally competent services for the entire LGBTQ+ community of Chicago. What: Chicago Pride Book Fest When: Sat. June 27, 2026. 12PM-5PM Where: Soundgrowler Brewing Co. 8201 183rd Street SUITE P Tinley Park, IL, 60487

Chicago, we’re going VIRTUAL with a literary legend 📚✨ Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 7PM for an unforgettable evening with Walter Mosley as we dive into his newest novel Ghalen: A Romance in Black. In this powerful and thought-provoking story, Mosley introduces us to Ghalen, a man navigating love, identity, and existence in a world that often refuses to fully see him. Blending romance with deep social commentary, this novel explores what it means to be Black, to be human, and to seek connection in a complicated world. It’s intimate, philosophical, and unmistakably Mosley. 🎟️ Your ticket includes: ✔️ A copy of the book ✔️ A signed bookplate ✔️ Exclusive access to this iconic conversation Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from one of the greatest storytellers of our time. 🔗 Registration is REQUIRED — grab your ticket through the link in our bio! #DaBookJoint #WalterMosley #Ghalen #BlackLiterature #VirtualBookTalk

If you missed it live… don’t worry, we saved it 👀💛 Tune in to our conversation with Tiffany L. Warren as we dive into A Harlem Wedding, love, secrets, and everything in between. Let us know your favorite moment in the comments 📚

BIG THANK YOU to @dabookjoint for hosting @tiffanydcross in an amazing evening on the Southside. Tiffany was dynamic, unfiltered in the best way, and poured into my very empty cup (vacation countdown beginning🙌🏾). She shined her light on US💜. And reminded all of us to dig deeper! Grab her book, slide 4💜😉💜😉💜

TOMORROW - TICKET LINK IN BIO Coloring After Dark x @dabookjoint is finally here. Good vibes, creativity, music, and a chill adults-only atmosphere. 📍 Chicago | 6900 S Stony Island Ave ⏰ 7–9PM #chicagoevents #chicagoinfluencer #sipandpaint #chicagofun #thingstodoinchicago