Cynthia Okechukwu, Betsy Tomszak, and Allison Yates round up the best book clubs, bookstores, events, landmarks, and more for Chicago book lovers.

While at Read & Run Chicago we celebrate women’s stories today and everyday, here are a few places related to our programming to tangibly support women, non-binary, and trans people in Chicago this International Women’s Day.

These three Black-owned Chicago bookstores celebrate writing by people of color and provide inclusive spaces for all readers.

Our ultimate list of independently-owned bookstores in Chicago.