Congratulations to the winners of the 9th annual cwa book of. Holiday sales were terrific at the book cellar in chicago, said owner suzy takacs, who was really pleased to finish 2012 up. Bookseller suzy takacs counts herself among them, and she will be as giddy as the rest of greens fans when they gather at the book cellar in chicago at 10. Booksellers plan midnight release parties for john greens. Karen thomson lifetime achievement award, founder and director of literature for all of us.
Persepolis has been a consistent seller at the book cellar and. Persepolis has been a consistent seller at the book cellar and takacs typically stocks two or. Evans, founder and executive director of the chicago literary hall of fame. Bookstores sell out of persepolis in wake of chicago public. My friend randy richardson and his fellow board members always put on a great event, and this year was no exception. Mad men meets the devil wears prada as renee rosen draws readers into the glamorous new york city of 1965 and cosmopolitan magazine, where a brazen new editorinchiefhelen gurley brownshocks america and saves a dying publication by daring to talk to women about all things offlimits. Happily, the local alderman was hoping to recruit one for the neighborhood, and thus the book cellar was born, in june of 2004. I thought no one would come, but it was a huge sales day for us, takacs said. Fortynine of the scholarships have been awarded to booksellers by the winter institutes publisher sponsors. I just dont think its necessary to censor, said suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar. On the north side of chicago, right off of the western brown line stop at 473638 north lincoln avenue, the book cellar is surrounded by culturally diverse specialty restaurants and vintage boutiques. A year ago, on his blog praeterita, philip hartigan published this interview with suzy takacs, proprietor of the very fine independent bookstore the book cellar in chicago s lincoln square neighborhood.
The coowner of chicagos women and children first bookstore is planning for a packed fall events season. Though its only been open since 2004, its hard to imagine a chicago without it. Last year, she served as president of the great lakes independent bookseller association. Nov 03, 2016 thats when i really started to notice, last year, says suzy takacs, who owns and operates that charming independent bookstore, the book cellar, at 4736 n. No, im not ok, said suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar, 4736 n. The download full show 52915 wgn radio 720 chicagos. Book cellar nervously eyeing amazons new brickandmortar store. Jim dana literacy grant great lakes independent booksellers. Suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar in lincoln square, was surprised by the uptick in business. A look behind the giant book cakes at chicagos the book cellar. Interview with suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar, chicago. Sep 02, 2011 the coowner of chicago s women and children first bookstore is planning for a packed fall events season. Interview with the independent book store owner in lincoln square video credit diana crisan and maureen penland.
Despite it being a frigid chicago winters night, a fullhouse assembled at the book cellar this past saturday to participate in the annual chicago writers association book of the year awards. The contagious energy of owner suzy takacs and her funloving staff is clear in the lighthearted, and silly signs placed throughout the store to both that suggest books and indicate to shoppers. Independent booksellers chime in on borders bankruptcy. Suzys community spirit still shines in the events she hosts there, including standup comedy nights and an annual adult spelling bee. Suzy takacs, a nurse practitioner, wanted a change in her career and had. Suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar in lincoln square, felt a heartfelt connection with the community at the stores harry potter party at the end of july. The saturday before christmas was crazy busyand a surprise because she thought more people would already be traveling. Persepolis ban by cps boosts sales at local bookstores. This summer, former teacher chelsea elward will embark on a new career as a bookseller when she opens booked, a childrens bookstore in evanston, illinois, a city about 10 miles north of chicago. The book cellar in lincoln square was a product of serendipity. This week, the american booksellers association announced the winners of 55 scholarships to the january 2014 winter institute in seattle. Since 2004, the book cellar has been an integral part of the chicago literary. The charm bracelet is a lovely book with engaging characters that gently reminds the reader of the ingredients to those things that bring joy to life. Always an avid reader interview with suzy takacs of the.
Suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar bookstore in chicago, shares her perspective. Her customers can expect an appearance from jane lynch and a weekend of bigname author. Shakespeare, comic books, star trek, and the apocalypse all swirl together into one of my favorite books of the year. The contagious energy of owner suzy takacs and her funloving staff is clear in the lighthearted, and silly signs placed throughout the store to both that suggest. Suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar and tireless advocate for chicago literature and the people who create it. Nobody particularly wanted 10 rambunctious 8yearolds in their homes, elizabeth recalls, but suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar, didnt pause for a moment and welcomed. Book placement in bookstores can be critical for bookstore sales. The book cellar interview with suzy takacs youtube. In a former incarnation you were a nurse practitioner.
Later in the programming, suzy takacs of the book cellar, chicago, and javier ramirez of the book table, oak park, ill. Serving coffee, tea, wine by the bottle or glass and a farfromordinary beer selection, the book cellars menu is a delight as well, with its selection of small pastries and sandwiches to enjoy. External forces influencing writing fan fiction, social media, other writing influences. Suntimes political reporter natasha korecki gives us the latest news on former house speaker dennis hastert, we check in on the budget crisis down in springfield with monique garcia of the chicago tribune and state senator matt murphy rpalatine, suzy takacs of the book cellar in lincoln square tells us what its. The book cellars owner worries that amazons lakeview store will. Jun 04, 2015 suzy takacs owner, the book cellar suzy takacs owns and operates lincoln squares beloved indie bookstore, the book cellar, which celebrates its eleventh year this june. The importance of placement on bookstore shelves video. And, stay up to date with industry news by subscribing to the netgalley insights. Its joyful and creative, agreed suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar. In a neighborhood that was once referred to as german town, the shops location was one chosen strategically by owner suzy takacs.
The stressful world of adult spelling bees chicago. When did you discover the burning desire to open a bookstore. Mandel deftly weaves us through multiple characters in the past and present in this strangely real yet fantastically imaginative tale. But a small independent bookstore in lincoln square, the book cellar. For more crossindustry knowledge and events, follow bisg on their website, where you can see all upcoming events. We had cake and wine and it felt like a real book party, frank wrote in an. Oct 19, 2019 the author was floored when she first saw it. Jeff deutsch, 57th street books, alexandra houston, suzy takacs, book cellar.
At the book cellar in lincoln square, the whistle of steaming milk can be heard as baristas prepare lattes. Nobody particularly wanted 10 rambunctious 8yearolds in their homes, elizabeth recalls, but suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar, didnt pause for a moment and welcomed us. The chicago writers associations book of the year awards ceremony is always a highlight on the chicago literary community calendar. May 25, 2017 suzy takacs owner, the book cellar lincoln squares cozy indie bookstore, the book cellar, combines wine and great books. The ghost network gives you three mysteries for the price of one also included. Oct 12, 2010 suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar in chicago, spoke for most booksellers who attended the great lakes independent booksellers association trade show held at the hyatt regency in dearborn, mich. The book cellar your independent book store in lincoln. As borders closes its doors, we are reminded how important it is that we all frequent and support our local bookstores.
Nov 07, 2012 the book cellar if no such thing as a bookstore existed and you were left the charge to create it, youd be hardpressed to outdo tireless but alwayscheerful owner suzy takacs beloved shop in lincoln square. The book cellar was started by suzy takacs, the stores owner. The year in chicago bookstores lit feature chicago reader. Posts about suzy takacs written by todd van luling and adam morgan. I n her heart, nina goldman knows that beauty is only skin deep. Bookstores sell out of persepolis in wake of chicago public schools book banning. Over the past 25 years, chicagolike most american citieshas lost quite a. But as a teenager growing up in akron, ohio with her largerthanlife father artie, a colorblind carpet salesman and frustrated musician the only thing nina wishes for isto be beautiful. Years ago, when her daughter, caroline, was in a baseball league, team parents organized a book club to show their children that books could be just as exciting as sports. I recently spoke with the owner of the book cellar, suzy takacs, about. New and used books, cds, lps, dvds, musical instrument accessories and whatever else we can squeeze in. School, nominated by suzy takacs of the book cellar in chicago, il.
Introduction by suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar. Chicago independent bookstore day expands to 12 stores. Suzy takacs, owner of the book cellar, chicago, and past president of the great lakes independent booksellers association. New childrens bookstore plans summer opening in illinois. Suzy takacs, a nurse practitioner, wanted a change in her career and had decided to open a bookstore. Thus began a decadeslong book cellar tradition, in which the stores owner, suzy takacs, commissions large, hyperrealistic book cakes to serve during author events onetofour times a month for over a decade. Mar 18, 20 persepolis ban by cps boosts sales at local bookstores. It is coming up next saturday evening, january 18 at the book cellar, located at 473638 n.
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