Events Mon Jun 16 2008

Event Spotlight: June Jamboree Benefit for Literacy Works

This Saturday, join non-profit organization Literacy Works for a June Jamboree Benefit and help them continue in their efforts to support Chicago-area literacy agencies. The family-friendly event will include live music from the Northside Southpaws, a caricature artist, Henna tattoos, and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance, $30 at the door; tickets for children 12 and under are $5. Advance tickets can be bought by calling 773-334-8255 or emailing christine[at]litworks[dot]org. 6-9pm at North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N. Pulaski Rd.

- Veronica Bond

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This Month's Selection:

October 2008

Dirty Sugar Cookies

by Ayun Halliday

Dirty Sugar Cookies is an autobiographical account of a picky young eater who turns into a brave food adventuress, and comes complete with recipes you can try.

Meet & Discuss

Join us at The Book Cellar at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. (map) to discuss the book. We'll meet on Monday, October 13, at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome!

Upcoming Books

October 13
Dirty Sugar Cookies
by Ayun Halliday

November 10
Sin in the Second City
by Karen Abbott

Past Books

September 8
Native Son
by Richard Wright

August 11
The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum

July 14
Free Burning
by Bayo Ojikutu

June 9
Naked
by David Sedaris

May 19
The Grass Dancer
by Susan Power

April 14
Middlesex
by Jeffrey Eugenides

March 10
Fire Sale
by Sara Paretsky

February 11
The Enchanters Vs. Sprawlburg Springs
by Brian Costello

January 14
Never a City So Real
by Alex Kotlowitz

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About the GB Book Club

The Gapers Block Book Club is a reading group dedicated to reading fiction by Chicago area authors and nonfiction works about our city. We read a new book every month, and new members are always welcome.

In Person
The book club meets on the second Monday of the month at The Book Cellar bookstore in Lincoln Square (map).

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To get in touch with Alice and Veronica, the book club moderators, email us at bookclub{at}gapersblock.com.