Join us and our incredible student authors from Pilsen Elementary as they read from their newly published work for the first time! To learn more about our ReadThenWrite program, click here.

Open Books is excited to announce five incredible author events across Chicagoland this summer, in partnership with Meatheads Burgers, who provides thoughtful food by caring people. Throughout June and July, children’s authors Kate Hannigan, Matthew Baker, Elise Parsely, and Liz Climo will join Open Books at various Meatheads locations for storytimes and activities. The author series is part Read More

Open Books is excited to announce five incredible author events across Chicagoland this summer, in partnership with Meatheads Burgers, who provides thoughtful food by caring people. Throughout June and July, children’s authors Kate Hannigan, Matthew Baker, Elise Parsely, and Liz Climo will join Open Books at various Meatheads locations for storytimes and activities. The author series is part Read More

Jim Shepard, author of The Book of Aron, will drop by Open Books West Loop for a signing of his latest work.

Jim Shepard, author of The Book of Aron, will drop by Open Books West Loop for a signing of his latest work.

n June, we're holding our writing duels at a new location. Open Books moved to the West Loop, and we're going to invade their new store with all sorts of writing talent.Not sure what to expect from a writing duel? Here's a quick breakdown:Hidden writers get a prompt and 10 minutes to craft a story.As Read More

n June, we're holding our writing duels at a new location. Open Books moved to the West Loop, and we're going to invade their new store with all sorts of writing talent.Not sure what to expect from a writing duel? Here's a quick breakdown:Hidden writers get a prompt and 10 minutes to craft a story.As Read More

Join us on June 24 at 6 pm for the Chicago launch of Sean Chercover's THE DEVIL'S GAME and John Rector's RUTHLESS.

Join us on June 24 at 6 pm for the Chicago launch of Sean Chercover's THE DEVIL'S GAME and John Rector's RUTHLESS.

The YES ALL WITCHES tour is bring wizard & nerd rock back to Chicago! Come enjoy original tunes inspired by your favorite fandoms (Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Dr Who, Nerdfighters, and more!) by Tonks and the Aurors, Kirstyn Hippe, Tianna and the Cliffhangers, and special guest Neville's Diary!