Publishing Academy Author Launch!

At Open Books Publishing Academy, aspiring teen writers from across the city bring their imagination to life by participating in a month-long fantasy novel writing camp. Students work on an original concept novel from initial draft to polished prose. Students’ final novels are unveiled at a special gala book launch in the award-winning Open Books Read More

Open Book Club

Our West Loop location will have Open Book Club on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:15 PM to discuss Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Open Books West Loop is located at 651 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL.

Open Book Club

Our West Loop location will have Open Book Club on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:15 PM to discuss Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Open Books West Loop is located at 651 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL.

Personal Best Writer’s Jam

Personal Best Writer’s Jam: As Easy As PB&J Third Thursdays Open Books 5:00 – 7:00 pm 1st hour: writing exercise + writing time + sharing 2nd hour: workshop/writing time for personal projects

Personal Best Writer’s Jam

Personal Best Writer’s Jam: As Easy As PB&J Third Thursdays Open Books 5:00 – 7:00 pm 1st hour: writing exercise + writing time + sharing 2nd hour: workshop/writing time for personal projects

Lavender Voices

Lavender Voices lifts up the voices of queer women in Chicago through storytelling and community. Each night we meet brings new perspectives, new art forms, and new experiences. If you’re a storyteller yourself or a lover of stories, join us this month on Friday, October 21 at 7:00 pm.

Lavender Voices

Lavender Voices lifts up the voices of queer women in Chicago through storytelling and community. Each night we meet brings new perspectives, new art forms, and new experiences. If you’re a storyteller yourself or a lover of stories, join us this month on Friday, October 21 at 7:00 pm.

Ray Bradbury Tribute Night

Open Books West Loop & The Ray Bradbury Waukegan Carnegie Library, Inc. come together for a Ray Bradbury Tribute Night. The evening will include: Presentation of The Ray Bradbury Waukegan Carnegie Library, Inc. - by John Harris and Sandy Petroshius, from the RBWCL and architect Edward Torrez, President and Principal of Bauer Latoza Studio "Ray Bradbury, the author, Read More

Ray Bradbury Tribute Night

Open Books West Loop & The Ray Bradbury Waukegan Carnegie Library, Inc. come together for a Ray Bradbury Tribute Night. The evening will include: Presentation of The Ray Bradbury Waukegan Carnegie Library, Inc. - by John Harris and Sandy Petroshius, from the RBWCL and architect Edward Torrez, President and Principal of Bauer Latoza Studio "Ray Bradbury, the author, Read More

NaNoWriMo Kick-Off Party

Join ChiWriMo's Kick-Off Party for the Chicago region of National Novel Writing Month! Come check out the space at Open Books, shop in the bookstore, and meet your volunteer Municipal Liaisons A. Catherine Noon and Stace Stus. We'll hang out, play some games, and get ready for the madness that is NaNoWriMo. This event is Read More