Manteno Public Library to host book club on history of American bookstores

A book discussion focusing on “The Book Shop: A History of the American Book Store” by Evan Friss is scheduled to take place at the Manteno Public Library. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

This meeting is part of the library’s ongoing efforts to engage the community through literary discussions and educational programming. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the history and evolution of bookstores in America as presented in Friss’s work.

The event is open to all interested individuals and aims to foster conversation about the cultural significance of bookstores in American society.