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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · 4d

A bald guy with his back to the camera, wearing a t shirt that says "READ BOOKS BURN FASCISTS"

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · 11d

A massive loss to Chicago. Truly a one-of-a-kind artist. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/11/t...

Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago artist in many realms, has died at 66

He had recently published a new book, “The Sun at the End of the Road,” filled with his distinctive art, poetry and prose. Some consider it a memoir.

www.chicagotribune.com

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FAIR Fund Chicago @fairfundchicago.bsky.social · 22d

FAIR Fund Chicago is a registered 501(c)(3) dedicated to ensuring that ALL kids can walk away from their school book fair with books! No one leaves emptyhanded. #books #booksky #literacy #nonprofit #indiebookstores #bookfair #schoolbookfair #dogoodthings

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Bookies starts FAIR Fund

As owner of Bookie’s New and Used Books, Keith Lewis has seen firsthand the disappointment of children when they walk away from their school’s book fair empty-handed.

www.beverlyreview.net

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Sep 20

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Jul 25

It’s open again! Today through Sunday.

Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Jun 28

For those of you in Chicago, the monthly BUBO BLOWOUT SALE is happening on the south side at 2419 W. 103rd St., in Beverly! Used Books $1-$2! Today and tomorrow (6/28-6/29)! Noon to 5PM. THOUSANDS of books. Share with all! #booksky #chicago #books

A styled owl with an open book for ear tufts and Chicago stars for eyes. Text days Bookie’s used book outlet.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Jun 3

So psyched to once again sponsor and bring a fantastic selection of books to the Beverly/Morgan Park #juneteenth family festival! It’s more important than ever this year.

A tent with bookshelves all around from Bookie’s bookstore in Chicago at the 2024 beverly Morgan park Juneteenth family festival.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · May 19

We held a bookmark contest, and these were the four winners. I had them printed locally. They came out wonderful with the store information on the back and credit to the artists. They also won Bookie’s gift cards!

A bookmark showing a black bear reading a book lying on a branch with some other books around him or her

A bookmark showing a red dragon with smoke coming out of its snout surrounded by its horde of books

A bookmark showing striped wallpaper and an oval ornate bookcase. The stripes are mostly blue with yellow.

A bookmark showing a green worm with an apple and a book that says have you been a Bookie’s worm the worm has a top hat and glasses

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Apr 26

Congratulations, Meg, on finding the Libro.fm Golden Ticket!! She has won an entire year of audiobooks, courtesy of our digital audiobook partner, libro.fm! #librofmgoldenticket

A woman standing in front of bookshelves at an independent bookstore, holding up a copy of the mighty red by Louise Erdrich and holding a libro.FM golden ticket!

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thanks Trump. The school at which we are CURRENTLY running a book fair just lost the Title I funding to put books into the hands of kids literally in the middle of the book fair. The school lost money. The store lost money. But hey. Rich people got richer.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Apr 10

We’re having a bookmark contest! Any #artists want to enter? #contest #art #artist #indiebookstore #books #booksky 📚💙💙📚

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Bookie's Bookmark Contest

Bookie's has been selling books on the South Side since 1989, it is a treasure trove of books from out-of-print titles to the newest bestsellers.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Mar 29

And the struggle is still real. This article came out when we had the sign explaining how many books we needed to sell each month to stay open. We hit that number for two months before it went away. Since then the rent has increased twice (we were definitely due), but it still hurts.

Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Mar 26

It’s very true and not much has changed, but this article must have come up in people’s memories, as it is a year old. Thank you for the support!

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Mar 21

And second and third and fourth in all the possible ways.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Mar 19

This is the late Tuskegee Airman John (Jack) Lyle, a friend to the store for many years. He was a humble man who resisted the term “hero” and loved sailing, which he did into his late 90s. He signed books at one of our most successful events. He won’t be erased. #tuskegeeairmen #dei #blackhistory

A photo of Tuskegee airman John (Jack) Lyle. He is sitting in a plane with three visible swastikas on it, most likely showing that he shot down at least three German airplanes during World War II. He is wearing full aviator gear, looking at the camera and holding onto the top of the plane with an open cockpit. This photo is inscribed To Bookie’s on top and the signature of John Lyle on the bottom.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Mar 18

With these racists deleting everything about black people from history, I suppose we’ll have to duodecuple down and declare every month as black history month. These people have lost their minds. We will always carry books by and about people of color. Diversity to the end, whenever that will be.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Mar 8

One of our favorite events to host! Kids can come to the store and read to the puppies from SitStayRead. So cute.

A graphic that says “ bring the kids to read to dogs from 12 to 1 PM today! Meet sit stay read at Bookie’s bookstore. 12:48 PM Saturday, March 8 and Saturday April 5.” it goes on to say “ come join us at Bookie’s bookstore! Children and their guardians will spend an afternoon reading to our certified dog team and learn more about sit. Stay read.” then it gives the address of 10324 South Western Ave in Chicago. And then there are The Bookie’s and sit stay read logos.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Mar 6

If you’re in or around Chicago, Bookie’s is having another blowout sale at our outlet store, BUBO: Bookie’s Used Book Outlet. Come find some amazing deals. March 22nd & 23rd. #booksky 💙 📚#cheapbooks #usedbooks #bargainbooks

Bookie’s used book outlet blowout sale. 2419 W. 103rd St., Chicago, IL. Noon to 5 PM. Upcoming dates are March 22 and 23rd and then April 26 and 27th.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Jan 21

So sweet. Made our cold day warmer.

Show is a piece of paper that says open if you want kindness and has a little stick figure and De Nada

Some cute sloth, stationary with some drawings on it including a stick figure little girl. The text on the “dear Bookie’s you’re an awesome and really, really nice bookstore but one little thing. Hee hee did I get you? You guys are the amazingest bookstore in the world. From Noelle, Book lover (Smiley face) to Bookies.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Jan 15

We had someone try to trade in a copy of “Voodoo Windows for Windows 3.0 and 3.1” a few years ago. Funny now, but people get upset when we don’t want something like that.

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Rebecca with a Cause @rebeccawithacause.bsky.social · Jan 11

To the degree you can afford it, please continue to support your local bookstores and other independent local retailers that are struggling to survive. We need to invest more in our communities, not less, as the new administration seeks to undermine us and hand the reins over to billionaires.

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Jan 15

Do you have a “Silent Book Club” near you? We have a couple, and they’re wonderful. Great for ADHD. If there’s not one near you, start one! #silentbookclub #bookclubs #adhd

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Machiavelli @machiavelli-311.bsky.social · Jan 12

Truth! 💙📚🪐

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Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social · Dec 7

Jinkies. Need to clean that awning! Thanks for visiting!!!!!!

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Keith Lewis @kemilew.bsky.social · Nov 24

Better yet, starve the billionaires. We’re about to start paying even more of their share. Shop locally this holiday season. Shop local beyond the holiday season. We’re trying to feed ourselves and our families and make neighborhoods nicer!!!

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