Book Clubs And Upcoming Events

Book Swap at Kinslahger
Bring a book, take a book: join us for our monthly book swap! Grab a beverage and spend some time with your fellow book lovers. Bring a book you’d recommend, and leave with a book (or three) recommended to you!

Books to Movies Book Club
Meet your fellow book/movie lovers and discuss key differences and similarities between the book and film versions! This book club meets the second Saturday of each month. Head back to our home page or email info@thepilebookstore.com to sign up for the club(s) of your choice.

Sidewalk Sale at The Berwyn Shops
Stop by The Berwyn Shops to shop our sidewalk sale! Get a Pile tote and fill it with books for just $10!

Romance Book Club
By popular demand: Romance Book Club! Join us to discuss contemporary/fantasy/other romance novels. This book club meets the third Saturday of each month. Click the link on our home page or email info@thepilebookstore.com to register!

StArt: Jackson Pollock
Come for a story, stay for the art! Join us for story time and an art project about famous artists. Each session will center around a different artist, and participants will get to create and take home a project in that artist's style.

Tourist Season Release Day Party
Preorder Brynne Weaver’s newest dark romance, Tourist Season, to receive an invitation to our release day party on September 23rd and a special edition print! Join us for an evening of activities, snacks, special giveaways, and books!

Banned Books Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion on books that have been banned from schools, libraries, and more. This book club meets the first Saturday of each month. Head back to our home page or email info@thepilebookstore.com to sign up for the club(s) of your choice.

Our Will Power Open Mic
Collective Will responds to the inherent limitations of the Our Will Power Project (our-will-power.com), an undertaking of mother and son team Janice and Brandon Will, both disabled in different ways, writing and participating in advocacy from both sides of the caregiving relationship. Our Collective Will can achieve what Our Will Power alone cannot.

Book Launch with Sarah J. Daley
The human world is no place for a god, but toiling on Earth may just teach an angel how to fly once again....
Join us to celebrate the launch of local author Sarah J. Daley’s new fantasy novel, Wings of Steel and Fury! Sarah will talk about the book, with copies available for sale and signing.

Silent Book Club with the Berwyn Public Library at The Local Flour Stand!
Calling all readers and introverts! Join us for Silent Book Club at The Local Flour Stand Cafe! Bring your own book and enjoy some quiet reading time alongside others. There is no assigned reading - just a chance to relax, learn about what titles others are enjoying, and meet fellow bookworms in a low-key space.

Books and Brews After Dark
Bring your TBR list - staff from the Berwyn Public Library and The Pile Bookstore will be sharing some of their book recommendations at a special edition of our popular Books & Brews program, hosted at night at Kinslahger Brewing Company! Share your favorite titles with other readers, find new books, and shop some titles from Berwyn's independent bookstore at this event.

Local Authors Reading
Local authors from Christopher Whisperings Publishing reading from their books, come join us!

StArt: Keith Haring
Come for a story, stay for the art! Join us for story time and an art project about famous artists. Each session will center around a different artist, and participants will get to create and take home a project in that artist's style.

Romance Book Club
By popular demand: Romance Book Club! Join us to discuss contemporary/fantasy/other romance novels. This book club meets the third Saturday of each month. Click the link on our home page or email info@thepilebookstore.com to register!

Book Swap at Kinslahger
Bring a book, take a book: join us for our monthly book swap! Grab a beverage and spend some time with your fellow book lovers. Bring a book you’d recommend, and leave with a book (or three) recommended to you!

Story Time and Crafts with Katie Saucedo
Bring the family for a story time and crafts with local author Katie Saucedo! Enjoy the story of Suzy and Roxy's camping adventure, and stick around to complete related crafts.

Books to Movies Book Club
Meet your fellow book/movie lovers and discuss key differences and similarities between the book and film versions! This book club meets the second Saturday of each month. Head back to our home page or email info@thepilebookstore.com to sign up for the club(s) of your choice.

Bookstore Romance Day
Join us for Bookstore Romance Day! Bring a partner, friend, or fated mate and enjoy specialty cold brew, discounts, and special crafts and projects. Come celebrate romance with us in all its forms!

The Carbohydrate-Loving Dietitian Meet and Greet
Join dietitians Anne Frydrych and Terrie Rydzon to discuss nutrition, carbs, and everything in between! Coffee and snacks will be available for purchase while Anne and Terrie answer all of your questions. Their book, The Carbohydrate-Loving Dietitian, is available for purchase now!

Banned Books Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion on books that have been banned from schools, libraries, and more. This book club meets the first Saturday of each month. Head back to our home page or email info@thepilebookstore.com to sign up for the club(s) of your choice.

Silent Book Club with the Berwyn Public Library
Calling all readers and introverts! Join us for Silent Book Club at The Pile Bookstore! Bring your own book and enjoy some quiet reading time alongside others. There is no assigned reading - just a chance to relax, learn about what titles others are enjoying, and meet fellow bookworms in a low-key space.

Author Launch Event: Tricks of Fortune by Lina Chern
Join us for an event with author Lina Chern to celebrate the release of her second book, Tricks of Fortune! Stop by to learn more about the book and author, and grab a copy of both books in the series to have signed!

Books and Brews with the Berwyn Public Library
Bring your TBR list - staff from the Berwyn Public Library and The Pile Bookstore will be sharing some of their book recommendations at Books & Brews! Share your favorite titles with other readers, find new books, and shop Berwyn's bookstore at this exclusive event.
Limited space is available and registration is required. Reserve your spot here: https://berwynlibrary.libcal.com/event/14488440

Local Author Showcase: Mystery and Thriller
Join us at the Berwyn Public Library for an exciting panel featuring local authors who specialize in the mystery and thriller genre! You'll have the opportunity to meet four local authors who will share insights into their writing processes, the mystery/thriller genre, and more with time for audience questions! Stick around after the discussion to purchase their books and get them signed as well.

StArt: Alma Thomas
Come for a story, stay for the art! Join us for story time and an art project about famous artists. Each session will center around a different artist, and participants will get to create and take home a project in that artist's style.

North Riverside Movie in the Park: Dog Man
The Village of North Riverside and the North Riverside Public Library present Dog Man. Join us in Commons Park for a screening of this fun family film. Bring chairs or a blanket. Attendance is free and popcorn is complimentary. Dog Man books and merchandise will be available for purchase from The Pile Bookstore!

Used Book Happy Hour
Come in to the store where ALL used books will be $3 between 2 and 3pm.
Keep an eye out for more Happy Hour announcements on our socials and website.

Books to Movies Book Club
Meet your fellow book/movie lovers and discuss key differences and similarities between the book and film versions! This book club meets the second Saturday of each month. Head back to our home page or email info@thepilebookstore.com to sign up for the club(s) of your choice.

Book Swap at Kinslahger
Bring a book, take a book: join us for our monthly book swap! Grab a beverage and spend some time with your fellow book lovers. Bring a book you’d recommend, and leave with a book (or three) recommended to you!

Silent Book Club
Calling all readers and introverts! Join us for Silent Book Club at The Pile Bookstore! Bring your own book and enjoy some quiet reading time alongside others. There is no assigned reading - just a chance to relax, learn about what titles others are enjoying, and meet fellow bookworms in a low-key space.

Books and Brews After Dark
Bring your TBR list - staff from the Berwyn Public Library and The Pile Bookstore will be sharing some of their book recommendations at a special edition of our popular Books & Brews program, hosted at night at Kinslahger Brewing Company! Share your favorite titles with other readers, find new books, and shop some titles from Berwyn's independent bookstore at this event.

StArt: Eric Carle
Come for a story, stay for the art! Join us for story time and an art project about famous artists. Each session will center around a different artist, and participants will get to create and take home a project in that artist's style.

Romance Book Club
By popular demand: Romance Book Club! Join us to discuss contemporary/fantasy/other romance novels. This book club meets the third Saturday of each month. Click the link on our home page or email info@thepilebookstore.com to register!

Tarot & Turon: A Night with Mia P. Manansala
Join the Forest Park Public Library and The Pile Bookstore to hear about her newest book, YA mystery Death in the Cards, try some Filipino snacks, and learn a little something about tarot reading.

Our Will Power Open Mic
Collective Will responds to the inherent limitations of the Our Will Power Project (our-will-power.com), an undertaking of mother and son team Janice and Brandon Will, both disabled in different ways, writing and participating in advocacy from both sides of the caregiving relationship. Our Collective Will can achieve what Our Will Power alone cannot.

Books to Movies Book Club
Meet your fellow book/movie lovers and discuss key differences and similarities between the book and film versions! This book club meets the second Saturday of each month. Head back to our home page or email info@thepilebookstore.com to sign up for the club(s) of your choice.