YAwesome Panel at Open Books West Loop

It’s not just YA. It’s not just awesome. It’s YAwesome! Five young adult authors come together for a blitz style tour with multiple Chicagoland stops. We’re geared up for panels, signings, school visits, and of course - shenanigans!   Panelists: Michelle Falkoff, author of Playlist for the Dead (Harpercollins Publishers) Michelle Falkoff's fiction and reviews Read More

William Powers at Open Books West Loop

Burned-out after years of doing development and conservation work around the world, William Powers spent a season in a 12-foot-by-12-foot cabin off the grid in North Carolina. Could he live a similarly minimalist way in the belly of the go-go beast — New York City? To find out, Powers and his wife jettisoned 80 percent of their stuff, left Read More

William Powers at Open Books West Loop

Burned-out after years of doing development and conservation work around the world, William Powers spent a season in a 12-foot-by-12-foot cabin off the grid in North Carolina. Could he live a similarly minimalist way in the belly of the go-go beast — New York City? To find out, Powers and his wife jettisoned 80 percent of their stuff, left Read More

Open House at Open Books!

On October 10, we are welcoming the community to our brand new West Loop location with an all-day Open House. Events will include: 10 am – Noon Family fun: Partner organizations such as The Mad Hatters will join us in our West Loop store for kid-oriented activities such as interactive readings and craft time. 1 Read More

Open House at Open Books!

On October 10, we are welcoming the community to our brand new West Loop location with an all-day Open House. Events will include: 10 am – Noon Family fun: Partner organizations such as The Mad Hatters will join us in our West Loop store for kid-oriented activities such as interactive readings and craft time. 1 Read More

Open Books Pilsen CLOSED

Our Pilsen location will be CLOSED due to marathon traffic. We will reopen Monday; feel free to visit our West Loop store at 651 W. Lake St. in the meantime!

Open Books Pilsen CLOSED

Our Pilsen location will be CLOSED due to marathon traffic. We will reopen Monday; feel free to visit our West Loop store at 651 W. Lake St. in the meantime!

LGBT History Celebration!

Windy City Times, Open Books, and Chicago Review Press are delighted to co-host a gathering to promote LGBT history at Open Books' West Loop location. Families of all backgrounds are welcome to join us at 1 pm as we explore the history of the Gay Rights Movement with author Jerome Pohlen, who will lead activities and Read More

LGBT History Celebration!

Windy City Times, Open Books, and Chicago Review Press are delighted to co-host a gathering to promote LGBT history at Open Books' West Loop location. Families of all backgrounds are welcome to join us at 1 pm as we explore the history of the Gay Rights Movement with author Jerome Pohlen, who will lead activities and Read More

Ink and Blood Writing Duels

Ink & Blood Dueling Society Location: Open Books Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2015 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Facebook event Meetup eventYou do not need to buy tickets to attend this free event. While our society hides in the shadows, our events remain free to the public. This session will be our final event of the Read More