About Time Bookstore
Join us as we dive into ACOTAR 4-5 to prep for the ACOTAR 6 release! Book club is free and open to anyone to join. We are discussing A Court of Frost and Starlight and A Court of Silver Flames
Join us for a book discussion and workshop led by Workflows by Ronna on the lost art of accomplishment without burnout! September brings a new season, a return to our regular routines, and a chance to reset before the busy holiday season arrives! Ronna Belinky, founder of Workflows by Ronna, will be leading a book discussion and workshop on the New York Times Bestselling book, Slow Productivity by Cal Newport. Ronna will lead a one-hour interactive discussion on her favorite Cal Newport philosophies that drive her personal productivity processes and her own small business, through which she teaches workshops, groups and individuals personal planning, task management and time-management skills. We’ll wrap up with a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask Ronna questions and walk away with actionable ideas you can put into practice. You do not need to have finished the book to attend! Just bring yourself, a pen, and paper for taking notes—and get ready to start the season feeling a little more organized and intentional.
Join About Time Bookstore and the Center for Humans & Nature for the book launch of Sensoria. Sensoria, a stunning gathering of creative nonfiction, and research, and poetry from Humans & Nature Press. Join us for an evening with Humans & Nature Press, as we celebrate and discuss their newest book. Sensoria will broaden the moral imaginations of its readers and challenge conventional worldviews about human relations to the nonhuman world. After a conversation, reading, and Q&A with the Humans & Nature Press team, including co-editor Gavin Van Horn and local writers from Sensoria, we will mingle and they will be signing books. Refreshments will be available for all and books will be for purchase if you choose not to purchase a ticket with a copy of the book included.
Stop by About Time Bookstore during First Friday as we serve up drinks and good books!
Join us to meet author Tanima Kazita as she discussses her book Chandigarh Chai at About Time Bookstore!
Join us for our Real Talk Nonfiction book club as we discuss Communion by Bell Hooks.Intimate, revealing, provocative, Communion challenges every woman to courageously claim the search for love as the heroic journey we must all choose to be truly free. In her trademark commanding and lucid language, hooks explores the ways ideas about women and love were changed by the feminist movement, by women's full participation in the workforce, and by the culture of self-help, and reveals how women of all ages can bring love into every aspect of their lives, for all the years of their lives.Communion is the heart-to-heart talk every woman -- mother, daughter, friend, and lover -- needs to have.
Join us at the store to meet with authors Ben Sanders and Chris Raymond Holland as they discuss their children's book The Spacetime Dudes: Book 1
Add a little spice to your week!Join Erin, owner of Black Cat Yoga, for one of her favorite workout classes focused on your butt + gut! After we groan, sweat and burn, we’ll spend some time connecting as we browse a curated selection of our favorite spicy reads. From bodice rippers to dragon slaying adventures, it will be night full of butts, guts and of course… good reads!Please bring a yoga mat.
Join us as we dive into ACOTAR 1-3 to prep for the ACOTAR 6 release!
Join us for Bookstore Romance Day at About Time Bookstore with special "Blind Date with a Book" and more!
Join us at About Time Bookstore for our August Silent Book Club!Looking for a relaxing way to spend your Thursday evening? Join us for Silent Book Club Libertyville at our favorite local indie bookstore, About Time Bookstore!Whether you're halfway through a fantasy series, finally starting that romance everyone's talking about, diving into nonfiction, or bringing your Kindle, this is your chance to unplug, slow down, and enjoy dedicated reading time surrounded by fellow book lovers.No assigned books. No required discussion. No pressure.Just bring whatever you're currently reading, find a cozy spot in the bookstore, and enjoy a peaceful evening with a community of readers.How the evening works:📚 Arrive between 6:00–6:30 PM, browse the bookstore, meet some bookish local friends, and settle in.📖 We'll spend an hour reading quietly together.💛 After reading, you're welcome to stay and chat, keep browsing About Time's amazing selection of books, swap book recommendations, check out the physical book swap —or head home if that's more your style!Whether you're coming solo or bringing a friend, Silent Book Club is designed to be welcoming, low-key, and perfect for readers of every genre.What to bring:Your current book, Kindle, audiobook, or reading material of choiceA book (or two, three, etc.) that you would want to swap! (not required)Feel free to bring any snacks/drinks just keep in mind we try our best to be silent for the reading hour!Location:📍 About Time Bookstore528 N Milwaukee Ave.Libertyville, ILWe can't wait to spend another evening reading with you. See you on August 13! 📖✨
Join About Time Bookstore & Melissa Tydell for a "check it off your to-do list" night!Wanting to tackle your never ending to-do list but struggling to find the time? SAME!Join us at About Time Bookstore on August 12th from 6-7:30 pm as we host an "Admin Night" alongside local Faye Family Advisor, Melissa Tydell.What is an Admin Night? A low-pressure gathering to check off items on your to-do list, and enjoy some friendly accountability and motivation, refreshments, and good music! Think of this as a social, less stressful way to turn your boring tasks into a fun night out.What to do during Admin Night? Aim for 2-3 realistic things you can check off your list during the event. Examples:Book a flightApply for jobsUpdate your resumePay billsOrganize and respond to your emailsDeclutter filesResearch an upcoming tripBuild a vision boardUnsubscribe from spam emails and cancel subscriptions you don't useCreate a packing listUpdate your online dating profile& whatever else you've been wanting to get to but haven't made the timeLet's turn these boring tasks into something you can enjoy. Bring yourself and whatever you need to check items off your list (laptop, notebook, book, etc.). We will provide the food and drinks, music, and motivation! Plus, every attendee will head home with a notepad from Faye to keep the momentum going.
Book Lover's Day is August 9th!What are some ways to celebrate? Visit your local indie bookstore Check out a book from your local library Bring a book to your favorite cafe or a park Go on a walk with an audiobook Find a cozy spot in your home to read Meet up with friends for a silent reading party! We will have free stickers with every purchase from Penguin Random House!(While Supplies Last)
Stop by About Time Bookstore during First Friday as we serve up drinks and good books!The Mini Edit will be in store with a pop-up patch bar along side other Mini Edit merchandise and Baked by Maple will be selling cookies.
Join us for Children's Story time at Cook Park in front of the Library.Children's author Ruth Spiro will be reading her new book Growing Together along with a seed planting activity.
Timebound Tales Historical Fiction Book Club: The Lilac People by Milo Todd Join us for our FREE historical fiction book club as we discuss The Lilac People by Milo Todd. Bertie is a trans man working at Berlin's Institute for Sexual Science during the last years of the Weimar Republic, where he and his community have found something rare: safety. When Hitler rises, that safety vanishes overnight, and Bertie and his girlfriend Sofie flee to a rural farm and live under false identities for over a decade. In the war's final days, they take in a young trans man found collapsed on their property still wearing his prison clothes, and discover that Allied liberation does not mean safety for everyone.
'70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts - Author Discussion & Book Signing Join authors Mark Plotnick and Jim Summaria as they discuss their book '70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts Step into the electric energy of 1970s Chicago—when legendary bands ruled the stage and every concert felt like history in the making. Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening with local authors Mark Plotnick and Jim Summaria as they bring those unforgettable nights to life through stories, photos, and behind-the-scenes moments from their book, '70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts. After a lively conversation and Q&A with the authors, we’ll open up a signing line so you can meet them and get your copy signed. Admission is free, and copies of the book will be available at the event for purchase.
Join us for our FIRST middle grade book club as we talk about the book The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart. Best suited for ages 9-12. This is a free event.
Join the Libertyville Silent Book Club meeting at About Time Bookstore. Meet new bookish friends, silent reading, and join the book exchange. RSVP Will be live on Eventbrite 2 weeks prior to the event.
Join us at the bookstore for a meet and greet with motivational author Jen Pestikas of Brave Women at Work.
Come and see local fantasy author Becca Kabelis at About Time Bookstore on June 13th!
Join author Sheri Reda as she discusses her newest book of poetry, Diaspora Join us for an evening with Chicago Author Sheri Reda as she discusses her newest book of poetry, Diaspora. After a conversation, Poetry reading, and Q&A with the author, we will mingle and Sheri will be signing books. Free ticket without a copy of the book. We will have Sheri's books for sale if you wish to purchase at the event
We're diving into the Massverse leading up to the ACOTAR 6 Release! We're covering Heir of Fire and Queen of Shadows on June 10th. This will be perfect for anyone who is re-reading OR reading for the first time. This is a FREE event
Join us as we celebrate the highly anticipated release of local author Brynne Weaver's second book in the Seasons of Carnage trilogy! Join us on Tuesday, June 9th from 6:00pm-7:30pm as we celebrate the release of Harvest Season by local Libertyville author Brynne Weaver. We’ll have drinks, raffle prizes, mystery solving game (complete with clues and suspect profiles), stickers, signed books, and more! Your ticket includes one signed hardcover copy of Harvest Season, an additional exclusive collectible illustrated hardcover book, drinks, activities, a Welcome to Cape Carnage pamphlet, a wordsearch game, a set of two unique postcards, and an exclusive set of character cards by Jemlin. Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot! **Brynne Weaver will NOT be in attendance Date: Tue, 6/9/2026 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Place: About Time Bookstore 528 North Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville, IL 60048-2019 Get Ticketsto Harvest Season Release Day Party Book Release Party
About Time Bookstore: Story Time & Craft Event with Miss Lisa (Local PreSchool Teacher) Date: June 6th (Date change! Was originally 5/21) Time: 10:30 AM Cost: $0.00 Join us for a story time and craft event with Miss Lisa on May 21st! She will be reading "Ruby Finds A Worry" by Tom Percival and leading a craft based on the book. All ages welcome! This book and craft are a fun experience for adults as well and we will be encouraging everyone to partake in the fun! Free and open to all - share with friends and family!
Join us for our FREE Non-Fiction book club as we discuss: One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad. On October 25, 2023, three weeks into the bombardment of Gaza, Omar El Akkad posted a tweet that was viewed more than ten million times: "One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this." This book is his reckoning with what that sentence means: a memoir and moral argument about growing up believing in the Western project, reporting on its failures from Ferguson to Gaza, and arriving at the conclusion that the West has never intended to treat certain groups of human beings as fully human. The National Book Award winner for nonfiction, from the author of American War.
Authors Connie Richardson and EC Quinn will be at the store on May 30th! Come by and say hi and hear all about their books.
Join us for our FREE book club! We are discussing This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum. When Joy and her husband go missing, her podcast co-host becomes the prime suspect. Part thriller, part love story, this debut novel weaves together loyalty, secrets, and the question of how far you'd go to protect someone you love.
Join us for story time with local preschool teacher Miss Lisa! Best for ages 3-5 but every child is welcome! We will be reading Ruby Finds a Worry. This is a FREE event.
Led by published local author Emily Bleeker, this group will provide constructive feedback, creative inspiration, and community-building. Whether you're polishing your manuscript or just starting out, bring your work, your questions, and your passion.
About Time Bookstore will be at the Vernon Area Library for the Author Event with Monique Parsons! Monique will discuss her book Green Gold: The Avocado's Remarkable Journey from Humble Superfood to Toast of a Nation. Followed by a book signing. This is a free event! We will have a table set up so you can purchase a copy of the book.
Create a new watercolor canvas alongside the best bookish friends! Join Alison Crafts at About Time Bookstore for a watercolor paint & sip event designed for everyone from beginner to more advanced! Sip, Chat, Paint & bring home a new piece perfect for your bookshelf.
Join us for a lively, low-pressure evening designed to bring book lovers together. We’ll kick things off sharing a curated selection of top spring & summer book recommendations across all genres. From there, you’ll pair up with fellow attendees for a fun, “Price is Right” style trivia game. This is a FREE event
Join us at the Parent Resource Fair with Rush Kids Pediatric Therapy at the Frunchroom Collective. We will have a table set up with fun book for kids and parenting books for adults!
We're diving into the Massverse leading up to the ACOTAR 6 Release! We're starting with Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Assassin's Blade! This will be perfect for anyone who is re-reading OR reading for the first time. This is a FREE event