Barbara’s Takes a Peek at Hamilton: The Exhibition
‘Hamilton: The Exhibition’ in Chicago closes Saturday, August 25th, so hurry and check it out. Through a partnership, Barbara's had the...
State Street Bookstore Unveils Shiny New Look
The pipe-and-drapes that, for weeks in July 2019, surrounded our State Street bookstore located in the lower level of Macy's have...
Apollo 11 Teen Journalist-turned Doctor Delights Young Space Fans at Vernon Hills
VERNON HILLS, IL—In July 1969, David Chudwin was 19 years old. He was one of only a handful of teenagers with official...
A Day for Rock-and-Roll Fans in Vernon Hills
Jim Plotnick and writer Mark Summeria joined other fans of rock-and-roll at our Vernon Hills bookstore during Barbara's Palooza on June...
Sheri Salata Draws Full House at Vernon Hills
VERNON HILLS, IL—Sheri Salata is used to dealing with crowds. And, that's what she drew to the launch of her new book,...
Jerome Pohlen, Real Life ‘Rocketman,’ visits State Street
CHICAGO, IL—July 2019 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Space Mission. Jerome Pohlen's newest book, The Apollo Missions for Kids, ...
Sadie the Dog Delights Visitors at Vernon Hills
VERNON HILLS, IL—Sadie's story is about wow an unwanted dog inspired the world. On Saturday, June 1st, Sadie and her human, Joal...
Gary Bishop Brings His Urban Philosophy to Hawthorn Mall
VERNON HILLS, IL—John Bishop, one of the leading personal development experts in the industry, captured the attention of book buyers during his...
CNN Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic Visits Glenview
GLENVIEW, IL—Chicago native and CNN legal analyst, Joan Biskupic, met fans at our Glenview bookstore (The Book Market) on Sunday, April...
Second Grader from Locke Elementary Wins Essay Contest
CHICAGO, IL—Sterling Williams, a second-grader at Locke Elementary School, won our recent Eddie the Elephant Essay Contest which centered around the themes of...
