October's Book Club selection is Clayton Smith's spooky Apocalypticon! Three years have passed since the Jamaicans caused the apocalypse, and things in post-Armageddon Chicago have settled into a new kind of normal. Unfortunately, that "normal" includes collapsing skyscrapers, bands of bloodthirsty maniacs, and a dwindling cache of survival supplies. After watching his family, friends, and most Read More
October's Book Club selection is Clayton Smith's spooky Apocalypticon! Three years have passed since the Jamaicans caused the apocalypse, and things in post-Armageddon Chicago have settled into a new kind of normal. Unfortunately, that "normal" includes collapsing skyscrapers, bands of bloodthirsty maniacs, and a dwindling cache of survival supplies. After watching his family, friends, and most Read More
10/21/2015- The date Marty McFly went to the future is here! The ' Spotters will bring their podcast to Open Books West Loop to talk about Back To The Future and the out there fan theories that have developed over (and about) time.
10/21/2015- The date Marty McFly went to the future is here! The ' Spotters will bring their podcast to Open Books West Loop to talk about Back To The Future and the out there fan theories that have developed over (and about) time.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...Eileen Tull fell in love with a scruffy-looking Nerf herder named Han Solo. And then with a professor by day, archaeologist/loud-punching adventurer by night Indiana Jones. And then with the man behind the hat, the whip, and the tight space pants: Harrison Ford himself. But once Read More
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...Eileen Tull fell in love with a scruffy-looking Nerf herder named Han Solo. And then with a professor by day, archaeologist/loud-punching adventurer by night Indiana Jones. And then with the man behind the hat, the whip, and the tight space pants: Harrison Ford himself. But once Read More
Join us a spooky get together to celebrate the launch of Bruce Scivally's Dracula FAQ. Come for a discussion of everyone's favorite vampire—and don't forget to dress up!
Join us a spooky get together to celebrate the launch of Bruce Scivally's Dracula FAQ. Come for a discussion of everyone's favorite vampire—and don't forget to dress up!
Open Books is the official bookseller for David Sedaris' October 30 show at the Auditorium Theatre, and we want you to join us!In celebration of his paperback release of Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, the celebrated NPR humorist and author returns to Chicago for an evening of cutting wit, social satire, and riveting conversation, including a question and answer session. Plus, guests can meet David after the show Read More
Open Books is the official bookseller for David Sedaris' October 30 show at the Auditorium Theatre, and we want you to join us!In celebration of his paperback release of Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, the celebrated NPR humorist and author returns to Chicago for an evening of cutting wit, social satire, and riveting conversation, including a question and answer session. Plus, guests can meet David after the show Read More