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Up And Coming
National Novel Writing Month
November 1-30

Barnes & Noble Bookfair To Benefit Open Books
November 22

Check our Events page
for full details and other upcoming happenings!
NaNoWriMo!
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November = National Novel Writing Month! Open Books is  thrilled to be hosting a kickoff party, 4 write-in sessions, a Virtual Book Drive, and a host of other great stuff. Learn more and join us!
Open Mic:
Chris Johnson

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The Better World man behind the Great American Book Drive talks about pralines, rockets, and more.
Read The Interview!

Out Of The Box
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In the process of sorting thousands of books, there are always a few that stand out. This month we snark about:
Clerical Practice Skills
and
Ventilation: A Practical Guide

Your turn!
Join us and review:
Fine Finnish Foods

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November: cooler days, longer nights, and the season of Thanksgiving. We're incredibly thankful for all of you reading this...your enthusiasm, energy, and willingness to share your books, your time, and your passion with Open Books inspire us every day.
Breaking News: Books For Sale!
book Friends and readers worldwide, the time has come...books collected by Open Books plus millions of other titles are now for sale through our partner site Better World Books! Shipping is free anywhere in the US, and proceeds from every book you buy will go straight to helping Open Books fulfill its mission. Shop now with discount code GABD0809 and get 10% off!
 
The Literacy Landscape

litnov08New Reading Buddies times! The last of the fall Open Books Buddies sites, in Evanston and Auburn-Gresham, are starting now and we need volunteers like YOU! We also still need volunteers for other sites, especially Irving Park, Bucktown, and North Lawndale.

We need  Tuesday and Thursday morning volunteers for Creative Writing Field Trips at  Open Books! We also have dates available for more teachers to bring their classes.

Here at Open Books, we're so thankful for our volunteers and supporters. Your holiday gift from us is waiting!  RSVP by Nov. 7 to get a pair of free tickets to see A Very Neo-Futurist Christmas Carol.
Events and Excitement

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Have the talent to gift wrap? Want to brush up your skills before the holidays? We are looking for volunteers to help us wrap books during the Barnes & Noble Bookfair to raise money for literacy.
Making The Case
devnov08Keep your eyes on your real-life, actual mailbox!  You'll be receiving a letter from Open Books highlighting some of the exciting accomplishments you've all been a part of this year.  (And if you think we may not have your address, send it along to updates@open-books.org!)

Start your holiday shopping early with the Barnes & Noble Bookfair for Open Books.  
The more you buy, the more Open Books benefits!  Read more...

Coming in December:  Open Books' first-ever online auction - author-signed novels, restaurant gift packages, holiday gifts, and more! 

Want to help now?
Open Books
Open Books is a nonprofit bookstore, literacy community center, and volunteer corps dedicated to raising awareness about illiteracy, improving reading skills, and spreading the love of books in Chicago and beyond. To learn more about us and find out how you can get involved, visit us at http://www.open-books.org!