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The Pile Bookstore

Whether you are looking for a cup of coffee, a game, a new favorite book, or just a place to meet your fellow book lovers, you have found the right place. Read on to learn more about The Pile, or stop by to say hello and check them out!

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Upcoming Events

Oct25
https://www.thepilebookstore.com/book-clubs-and-events
CraftBerwyn, IL

Build a Monster Clinic with Gene Ha

1:00 PM • Sunday, October 25, 2026The Pile BookstoreFree

Join local comic book artist Gene Ha (best known for his art on Wonder Woman Historia, Top 10, and other superhero comics, as well as his graphic novel Mae) to create your own imaginary Invisible Friend! Join us to design, create, and personify your very own monster friend! Supplies will be provided, but it will be up to you to create a look, backstory, and personality for your creature. No RSVP required, but seating will be limited, so come early to claim your spot!

Nov14
https://www.thepilebookstore.com/book-clubs-and-events/author-signing-thom-reese
Author EventBerwyn, IL

Author Signing: Thom Reese

12:00 PM • Saturday, November 14, 2026The Pile BookstoreFree

Come by to meet local author Thom Reese, and pick up one (or several) of his many books to have signed! Thom Reese is the author of thirteen traditionally published novels and was the sole writer and co-producer of the weekly audio drama radio program, 21st Century Audio Theatre, many of which have since been released on MP3 and CD formats. Thom is a multi-genre author spanning genres such as thriller, science fiction, fantasy, and supernatural. He is an active member of the International Thriller Writers and was a staff writer/editor for the now-defunct website Stockup.com writing articles on a wide range of topics. Thom also uses his experience as an editor and a book coach helping new and experienced writers improve their manuscripts, and is available to lead writing workshops. In addition, Thom worked in market research at CBS Broadcasting for over twenty years, has an extensive public speaking background, and trained in comedy writing and improvisation at the famed Second City. And because why not, he also plays guitar and bass. Thom and his wife, musician Kathy Reese, recently returned to their native Chicagoland after living in Las Vegas Nevada for several years where they enjoyed outdoor activities at Red Rock Canyon and Mt. Charleston while mostly avoiding the Las Vegas Strip. Their dog Pepper enjoys playing in the snow. Check out all of Thom’s titles here: https://speakingvolumes.mybigcommerce.com/thom-reese/

Nov17
https://www.thepilebookstore.com/book-clubs-and-events/book-launch-the-star-of-kilnaely
Book ReleaseBerwyn, IL

Book Launch: The Star of Kilnaely

6:30 PM • Tuesday, November 17, 2026The Pile BookstoreFree

Join us to celebrate the launch of The Star of Kilnaely by local author Grace Daly with an author discussion, Q&A, signings, and a raffle! Grace Daly (she/her) is a Bram Stoker Award-nominated disabled author with multiple invisible chronic illnesses. She lives near Chicago and spends most of her free time with her dog, who is a very good boy. She is the author of horror comedy novel The Scald-Crow and fantasy comedy novella The Star of Kilnaely. Her interactive horror/sci fi/comedy novel, Escapist Fiction, is forthcoming in 2027. She can be found at www.GraceDalyAuthor.com, or @GraceDalyAuthor for Instagram and Twitter/X and @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social on BlueSky. Joining her in conversation is Lauren Bolger, an avid music fan and author of The Barre Incidents and Kill Radio, two genre-bendy Horror novels published by Malarkey Books. She lives near Chicago with her husband, kids, and cats. Her short work can be found in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, In Somnio, a Tenebrous Press anthology, and Tales from the Clergy, an October Nights Press anthology. More info can be found at laurenbolger.com.

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