Da Book Joint

Da Book Joint is the mother-daughter bookstore that has sold books by Black authors since 2007, and since late 2024 the shop has shared the Pen and Paper storefront at 69th and Stony Island with the wellness brand Stoviink Creatives. The inventory tops 1,000 titles, from Zora Neale Hurston to new releases, with signed copies on the front table and a heavy emphasis on books for young readers. The store runs a Da Book Box subscription starting at $35 a month, sells book bouquets, hosts author signings and open mics, and runs Books & Brunch for Kids and summer literacy programs.

What to know

• The shop is inside Pen and Paper at 6900 S. Stony Island Ave., at 69th Street.
• Da Book Joint is a Black mother-daughter owned business in operation since 2007.
• The store moved from Bronzeville’s Boxville market to South Shore in November 2024 (Block Club Chicago).
• A Da Book Box subscription starts at $35 a month, and book bouquets pair flowers with up to three bestsellers.
• Events include author signings, open mics, Books & Brunch for Kids and summer literacy programs.