Chicago Book Expo 2016

Join us at the 5th annual Chicago Book Expo and learn more about Hungry for Stories book club !

This free celebration of Chicago’s literary community features 20 programs and workshops with local authors, plus 75 exhibitors selling books from local presses and literary organizations. Programs include a kickoff event paying tribute to Roger Ebert, introduced by Chaz Ebert; a panel on Chicago music and books moderated by Jim DeRogatis and featuring James Krakow, Sally Timms of the Mekons, and Michael Dugan; a conversation between activist and educator Bill Ayers (Demand the Impossible!) and community organizer James Thindwa, and much more. Presenting authors include Bill Savage, Neil Steinberg, Eve Ewing, Angela Jackson, Gina Frangello, Alison Flowers, Dominic Pacyga, Shawn Shiflett, Marnie Galloway, Gint Aras, Kate Hannigan, Scott Roberts, Jay Bonansinga, Jody Lynn Nye, and many more. All programs are free and open to the public; advance registration is not required.