Call & Response Books
A Black woman-owned bookstore in the Hyde Park/Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago!
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Call & Response is a Black woman-owned bookstore focused on fostering a love of reading, community, human connections, and the sharing of ideas across cultures and backgrounds.
Book Talk: Black. Single. Mother. with Jamilah Lemieux
Book Talk: Black. Single. Mother. with Jamilah Lemieux
Columnist and culture critic Jamilah Lemieux will be discussing her book Black. Single. Mother: Real Life Tales of Longing and Belonging!
March Trivia Night!
March Trivia Night!
Think you know it all? Put your knowledge to the test at our monthly trivia night!
March Canto-Kójo Open Mic!
March Canto-Kójo Open Mic!
Revel in the spoken and written word at February's Canto-Kójo open mic session, led by Chicago poets I.S. Jones and Yazud Brito-Milan!
Writing Workshop w/ Julian Randall!
Writing Workshop w/ Julian Randall!
A generative workshop on verse storytelling where students craft their own poetic short story seeds run by Chicago poet Julian Randall!
Book Talk: The Art of Loving You with Natasha Bishop & Friends!
Book Talk: The Art of Loving You with Natasha Bishop & Friends!
Join romance authors Natasha Bishop, J.L. Seegars, and Asia Monique, in celebration of Natasha's newest book, The Art of Loving You!
Book Talk: Forgotten Souls with Cheryl W. Thompson
Book Talk: Forgotten Souls with Cheryl W. Thompson
Join us for a discussion of NPR journalist Cheryl W. Thompson's new book, Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen!
Book Talk & Release Party: Devil of the Deep with Falencia Jean-Francois
Book Talk & Release Party: Devil of the Deep with Falencia Jean-Francois
Join us for a celebration of Falencia Jean-Francois' debut fantasy novel, Devil of the Deep!
March Book Club Registration - Martyr by Kaveh Akbar!
March Book Club Registration - Martyr by Kaveh Akbar!
Book Talk: Be Easy with Adrian Matejka
Book Talk: Be Easy with Adrian Matejka
Award-winning poet Adrian Matejka will be joining us to discuss his newest collection, Be Easy!
February Trivia Night!
February Trivia Night!
Put your knowledge to the test at our monthly trivia night!
Preorder Score - Indie Exclusive Edition!
Preorder Score - Indie Exclusive Edition!
Release Date: May 19, 2026 NOTE: Preordered paperback editions will be autographed, come with exclusive artwork, and include a bonus essay from Kennedy Ryan. A scorching second-chance romance between a talented screenwriter and a phenomenal musician from "a fantastic storyteller and superb writer." ―NPR You never forg
Canto-Kójo Open Mic and Reading Session!
Canto-Kójo Open Mic and Reading Session!
Revel in the spoken and written word at February's Canto-Kójo open mic session, led by Chicago poets I.S. Jones and Yazud Brito-Milan!
Book Talk: Where the Wildflowers Grow with Terah Shelton Harris
Book Talk: Where the Wildflowers Grow with Terah Shelton Harris
Join us for a discussion of acclaimed author Terah Shelton Harris' newest book, Where the Wildflowers Grow!
Book Talk: Bloodfire, Baby with Eirinie Carson!
Book Talk: Bloodfire, Baby with Eirinie Carson!
Join us as we welcome author Eirinie Carson to discuss her debut gothic horror, Bloodfire Baby!
February Do Not Disturb!
February Do Not Disturb!
Kick back with a good book in community! Refreshments will be provided!
February Book Club Registration!
February Book Club Registration!
Book Talk: I Didn't Come Here To Lie with Elizabeth Todd-Breland
Book Talk: I Didn't Come Here To Lie with Elizabeth Todd-Breland
Join the Working Women's History Project for a discussion of the life and legacy of Chicago powerhouse Karen Lewis!
January Trivia Night!
January Trivia Night!
Our beloved Trivia Night is back after a brief holiday hiatus! Join us for a VERY high (read: low)-stakes trivia night! All ages welcome!
Book Talk: Clock Striker with Frederick L. Jones
Book Talk: Clock Striker with Frederick L. Jones
Calling all manga and graphic novel lovers! Join us on February 18 for a discussion with Frederick L. Jones, co-author of Clock Striker!
Wingspan Game Night with Chicago BIPOC Birders!
Wingspan Game Night with Chicago BIPOC Birders!
Story Time with Ms. Amy!
Story Time with Ms. Amy!
Canto-Kójo: January Open Mic + Reading Series
Canto-Kójo: January Open Mic + Reading Series
Friend Speed Dating!
Friend Speed Dating!
Story Time with L'Oreal!
Story Time with L'Oreal!
The 2025 Gift Guide is Here!!!
The 2025 Gift Guide is Here!!!
January Do Not Disturb!
January Do Not Disturb!
January Book Club Registration!
January Book Club Registration!
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