Thanks to all of you who joined us yesterday @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social for our conversation with @vijayprashad.bsky.social
It was an amazing and hope filled afternoon that still has us buzzing.
Hope to see everyone again soon!
Thanks to all of you who joined us yesterday @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social for our conversation with @vijayprashad.bsky.social
It was an amazing and hope filled afternoon that still has us buzzing.
Hope to see everyone again soon!
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Haymarket Presents: @triofrancos.bsky.social in conversation with @gabrielwinant.bsky.social
With @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social
Stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mw5...
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I had the honor of moderating this brilliant (and important) panel on the threat of AI, featuring Ray Acheson, M. V. Ramana, and Roger Peet. @haymarketbooks.org @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social @justseeds.bsky.social @toosphexy.bsky.social @rayacheson.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWIy...
Red and black font reads: The Madness of our Moment Green and yellow font resembling handwriting reads: The Hope of OUr Movements. A grey globe with the southern hemisphere on top. purple lines zig zag around the sphere, connecting dots. Below text reads: Vijay Rashad and Bill Ayers in conversation, Sunday February 15 at 3:30pm Pilsen Community Books (NEW LOCATION!) 1531 w. 18th St., Chicago, IL pilsencommunitybooks.com/events
Come out to @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social on Sunday, Feb. 15th at 3:30pm for an exciting conversation with @vijayprashad.bsky.social. While the state of our world is dire indeed, there are also so many reasons for hope. Join us for a wide ranging conversation that looks at the U.S. and beyond.
04.02.2026 01:20 — 👍 12 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1You can tell how exhausted we are by the extra B in February
01.02.2026 21:02 — 👍 25 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Nope, that’s how exhausted we are after this move!
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The move and the buildout has been more expensive than expected, but we’re committed to creating a space that is as accessible as possible for our community. If you’d like to contribute to the buildout of the new event space, you can do so here: www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/item/iQd_fL9...
01.02.2026 20:28 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
📢 We are reopening Friday, February 6th at 11 am at our new spot on 1531 W 18th St! 📢 We can't wait to see you all and show you the new store!
Our event space will still need a little work before it's officially open, but we expect to have it together before our first event on February 12th.
a letterboard on top of empty shelf in a bookstore in the process of being set up. It says "abolish ice & open borders. no one is illegal on stolen land" next to it is a plushie of a beagle holding a sign that says "FUCK ICE"
We're still closed for the big move, but we've been very moved seeing so many fellow booksellers take a stand against ICE and border fascism today.
No matter what action you choose to take today, don't do it alone. We cannot wait to be asked to organize; all we have is each other.
Worried about how AI is being used to kill and cage people? Concerned about the impacts of AI on art, labour, or the environment? Join this online event next week on 4 February, sponsored by @haymarketbooks.org, @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social, @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social, and @justseeds.bsky.social
27.01.2026 22:00 — 👍 42 🔁 18 💬 2 📌 2Really hard to look at this and all the other examples of bravery and kindness from ordinary people in this moment not think also of the tremendous cowardice exhibited over the past year by some of the richest, most well-protected people in business, media and politics
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In solidarity with striking workers in MN, we will not be open for sales today.
Our doors will only be open for community in this extreme cold. We have heat, water, snacks, WiFi, and comfortable places to sit.
ICE OUT OF EVERYWHERE! Stay warm and take care of one another.
And finally, the buildout of the new space has been more costly than anticipated, but we're dedicated to creating as space as accessible as possible. If you’d like to put some $ towards our new ADA accessible restroom or event space, you can here: pilsencommunitybooks.com/item/iQd_fL9V8fj-0vJRIsaI5Q
21.01.2026 19:32 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We also have a few tees and sweatshirts from our preorder left over in limited sizes. You can order from what's left here: www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/tees-sweatsh...
21.01.2026 19:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A picture of the front of our current store with text shapes that say "help lighten our load", "10% off entire store 1/24 and 1/25", and "say goodbye to 1102"
Our last day at 1102 W 18th St is rapidly approaching! This Saturday and Sunday the entire store will be 10% off, and if you bring in your PCB tote, you can stack that discount to get 20% off. Help us lighten our moving load and say goodbye!
21.01.2026 19:32 — 👍 18 🔁 10 💬 1 📌 0Join this webinar on 4 February for discussions about the dangers of AI, from weapons and surveillance to impacts on the environment, art, labour, and more. Hosted by @haymarketbooks.org @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social @justseeds.bsky.social
20.01.2026 22:03 — 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0Closed today and tomorrow! We’ll be painting at our new spot. :)
15.01.2026 14:11 — 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Busy month ahead! We'll be closed 1/15 and 1/16 for a film crew. Our last event in our current space will be with Buttons of the Left on 1/22. We will start the move on 1/26, and we'll reopen in our new space in early Februrary.
Can't wait to show you our new digs!
A glass door covered with cardboard with two signs. One says, “coming soon Pilsen Community Books” and the other says “ICE OUT! ¡Fuera ICE!”
We’re working hard to get the new space ready for our big move this month! In the meantime, we’re open regular hours at our current spot. Come by, say hi, and maybe lighten our load by picking up a few books. 😎
10.01.2026 17:23 — 👍 28 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Packed bookstore tonight!
10.01.2026 01:49 — 👍 47 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1
A photo of the bookstore's front window with four posters that say "!NO ABRAN A ICE!" "ABOLISH ICE", "YOU CAN DEPORT A REVOLUTIONARY< BUT YOU CAN'T DEPORT THE REVOLUTION", and "FROM PALESTINE TO MEXICO ALL WALLS HAVE GOT TO GO PALESTINA LIBRE". Behind the window are plants and books, and a wall that says "always carry a book".
All we have is each other. Get plugged in to your neighborhood Migra Watch group, and get to know your neighbors. Stay safe and take care of one another.
08.01.2026 19:32 — 👍 17 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0Friday!
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Two small slingshot planners sitting on top of more staid looking planners.
Small Slingshot planners are back in stock!
05.01.2026 19:50 — 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
More information here: pilsencommunitybooks.com/events/49158
04.01.2026 20:01 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
How do we defend ourselves and organize against ICE, academic repression, racism, and attempts to silence us? Join us for a convo with activists and academics who have been targets of the right-wing, including Tom Alter, A. Naomi Paik, Ellen Schrecker and Erik Wallenberg, moderated by Bill Mullen.
04.01.2026 20:01 — 👍 20 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 3
A handwritten card that says “DEATH TO U.S. EMPIRE IN VENEZUELA AND ALL OVER THE WORLD” in front of the book IN THE RED CORNER: THE MARXISM OF JOSÉ CARLOS MARIÁTEGUI on top of the glass top table containing buttons from across the left
A flyer for a protest on Saturday January 3rd at 5 pm at Federal Plaza in Chicago
Here until 6 pm today, and then we’ll see you downtown!
03.01.2026 19:40 — 👍 22 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0We have the best NLG lawyer ❤️
31.12.2025 22:06 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Our book is the all-time bestseller at @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social! Many thanks to everyone who ordered through PCB. I appreciate your support for my favorite bookstore, which is also an important community space in our city.
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And #1, not just for 2025, but our all time bestselling book ever so far, READ THIS WHEN THINGS FALL APART, edited by @mskellymhayes.bsky.social, out from @akpress.org
Thanks to our community, we're able stock and sell books we believe in. Here's to reading and organizing together in 2026. ❤️