Join Challengers Comics 6/18 for their ongoing monthly book club, Chattingers, which really emphasizes the "conversation" in their motto. The must-read book for June is The Filth , described as "vicious counter-pop erosion revolution 101" by Grant Morrison, author of The Invisibles, New X-men, and much much more. 1845 N. Western Ave, (773)-278-0155.
— Rose Miller / Comments (0)
Should authors receive a share of sales from used books?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (2)
If you know you can't come to a book club meeting, do you still read the book?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (0)
Commuters: What have you spotted people reading recently on the bus or trains?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (2)
Funny books and humorous writers: Which books make you laugh out loud?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (2)
Haven't asked this one in awhile: What books are on your nightstand right now?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (7)
Playing off the American Book Review list of best opening lines in literature, what is your favorite opening line from a book?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (1)
Do you read e-books? Do you have an e-book reader?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (3)
What do you do with books you no longer want to keep? Resell, donate or toss?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (10)
What is your pick for “best book of 2007”?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (4)
What is your favorite book that you received as a gift?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (3)
What book have you been recommending lately?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (9)
Show of hands: Are there any NaNoWriMo participants among our book club members?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (2)
Where is your favorite place to read?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (8)
Who is your favorite fictional villain?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (6)
Have you ever lied about reading/finishing a book? Which book and why?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (4)
Have you ever read an entire book in one sitting?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (14)
So, what's on your "to-read" pile these days?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (6)
What was the worst movie adaptation of a book?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (7)
What do you like to read besides books?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (6)
Are planning to read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (4)
Do you keep reading material in the bathroom? If so, what?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (8)
What books have you had since you were a kid?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (7)
What writer have you been loving lately?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (5)
What is the funniest book you have ever read?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (3)
What would be the title of your autobiography?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (5)
How often do you visit a library or bookstore?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (2)
Have you ever borrowed a book and not returned it? If so, what book?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (5)
What books are on your to-read pile right now?
— Alice Maggio / Comments (7)
Help pick our next books. What you do want to read next?
— Naz Hamid / Comments (3)
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Join us at The Book Cellar at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. (map) to discuss the book. We'll meet on Monday, November 9, at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome!
November 9
Travel Writing
by Peter Ferry
October 12
Lords of the Levee
by Herman Kogan and Lloyd Wendt
September 14
The Echo Maker
by Richard Powers
August 10
La Perdida
by Jessica Abel
July 13
Every Crooked Pot
by Renee Rosen
June 8
Cat's Cradle
by Kurt Vonnegut
May 11
Passing
by Nella Larsen
April 13
Then We Came to the End
by Joshua Ferris
March 16
The Book of Ralph
by John McNally
February 9
A River Runs Through It
by Norman Maclean
January 12
A Raisin in the Sun
by Lorraine Hansberry
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Open Books Grand Opening
Mon Nov 23 2009
Going Pro: How to Take Your Literary Venture to the Next Level
Mon Nov 23 2009
Eye of the Sandman Screening and Discussion @ Gene Siskel Film Center
Tue Nov 24 2009
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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).
By Email
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Editors: Alice Maggio & Veronica Bond, bookclub@gapersblock.com
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