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Established 2016, worker owned and operated since 2020. Always Carry A Book
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Yes! I’ll be speaking at this book release event at @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social in Chicago on Dec 1st alongside editors.

pilsencommunitybooks.com/events/48811
November 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Last day to preorder shirts!
You asked (demanded), and we listened! PCB shirts are back. Preorder here:
www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/tee-sweatshi...
November 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Big news... WE'RE MOVING!
Our landlord raised the rent by 50%, so we're moving 4 blocks down the street. We’re sad to leave this space, but there are a few big things we’re pumped about in the new spot including:
November 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Donate to Midwest Immigration Bond Fund and email bookspilsen at gmail with your address! Or you can stop in the store after you donate :) www.mibfc.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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You asked (demanded), and we listened! PCB shirts are back. Preorder here:
www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/tee-sweatshi...
November 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Chicago!

Fire in Every Direction

Join author Tareq Baconi for a conversation with @underthetreepod.bsky.social, hosted with @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social

Sunday, November 16th at 5:00 pm
Live at @haymarkethouse.bsky.social and streaming online

RSVP to attend:
Fire in Every Direction: Tareq Baconi in conversation with Bill Ayers - Haymarket House
Join Tareq Baconi in conversation with Bill Ayers about his new book Fire in Every Direction.  About the Book Fire in Every Direction is a memoir of political and queer awakening, […]
www.haymarkethouse.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
You asked (demanded), and we listened! PCB shirts are back. Preorder here:
www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/tee-sweatshi...
November 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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I realize that it's part of the governor's strategy to keep the National Guard at bay, but facilitating a violent, occupying force to keep another arm of the occupation at bay is not the only strategy, and it's one worthy of critique. Also, all state charges against protesters should be dropped NOW.
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Alderman Sigcho-Lopez was right to call out Pritzker today about the state police arresting protesters. Pritzker responded that the state police are protecting protesters, and that just isn't true. State cops have arrested and brutalized protesters to facilitate ICE operations. That's reality.
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Tonight!
Join us on the 138th anniversary of the execution of the Haymarket Martyrs by the state of Illinois as we mark the return to print of THE FAMOUS SPEECHES OF THE EIGHT CHICAGO ANARCHISTS, edited by Lucy Parsons & with a new intro by David Roediger. @akpress.org pilsencommunitybooks.com/events/48765
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Getting started with Martha Biondi, Prexy Nesbitt and Bill Ayers in celebration of WE ARE INTERNATIONALISTS: PREXY NESBITT AND THE FIGHT FOR AFRICAN LIBERATION @underthetreepod.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Tonight! Join us to discuss the lessons from past solidarity movements that worked across international lines.
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Tomorrow!
Join us on the 138th anniversary of the execution of the Haymarket Martyrs by the state of Illinois as we mark the return to print of THE FAMOUS SPEECHES OF THE EIGHT CHICAGO ANARCHISTS, edited by Lucy Parsons & with a new intro by David Roediger. @akpress.org pilsencommunitybooks.com/events/48765
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Chicago!

Fire in Every Direction

Join author Tareq Baconi for a conversation with @underthetreepod.bsky.social, hosted with @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social

Sunday, November 16th at 5:00 pm
Live at @haymarkethouse.bsky.social and streaming online

RSVP to attend:
Fire in Every Direction: Tareq Baconi in conversation with Bill Ayers - Haymarket House
Join Tareq Baconi in conversation with Bill Ayers about his new book Fire in Every Direction.  About the Book Fire in Every Direction is a memoir of political and queer awakening, […]
www.haymarkethouse.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Streaming now!
November 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
If you'd like to join us virtually tonight, we'll be streaming here (tech willing!)
youtube.com/live/RQ3x-aS...
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Zohran's win is a city fighting to save itself, I wrote for @inthesetimes.com. And he can only deliver on his promises if the movement stays engage. Tonight we celebrate, tomorrow it's back to work. Read here!
inthesetimes.com/article/zohr...
Zohran Mamdani Wins and It Is a Celebration of My New York
Mamdani will be New York City's first Muslim, socialist mayor. But his victory does—and should—mean much more.
inthesetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Join us on the 138th anniversary of the execution of the Haymarket Martyrs by the state of Illinois as we mark the return to print of THE FAMOUS SPEECHES OF THE EIGHT CHICAGO ANARCHISTS, edited by Lucy Parsons & with a new intro by David Roediger. @akpress.org pilsencommunitybooks.com/events/48765
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Signed copies of Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis are available at @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social!
November 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A wonderful conversation about what it means to be and have kin and how artists always find each other with Ruby, Jennifer, Zeke and Chris ❤️
October 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
If you preordered a copy of READ THIS WHEN THINGS FALL APART, we're shipping out your copy with a special letter from Kelly Hayes this week! See you at the launch next week.
October 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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On Day of the Dead, we will honor the memory of Silverio Gonzalez who was murdered by ICE.

Download the b&w PDF at the link in our bio or visit @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social for the color print available to those making a donation to ICIRR.

Remember the dead and fight like hell for the living!
October 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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We’re so excited to be part of the amazing lineup of events @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social has scheduled for the month of November.
October 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Tomorrow!
10/29, 7 pm: Jennifer Eli Bowen, Chris Cabrera, & Zeke Caligiuri will celebrate Jennifer's new book THE BOOK OF KIN: ON ABSENCE, LOVE, & BEING THERE, a remarkable debut that explores the imperfect ways we care for one another & how we seek repair when care fails
pilsencommunitybooks.com/events/48275
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Upcoming events at Pilsen Community Books, including the launch of @mskellymhayes.bsky.social's READ THIS WHEN THINGS FALL APART, a conversation with Prexy Nesbitt on the fight for African liberation, and Lit & Luz festival!
www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/events
October 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM