Two exciting Chicago book fairs will be held in Chicago this month!

The Chicago Book Expo, hosted by the Creative Writing Department of Columbia College, is a celebration of small Chicago presses including a book fair, readings and events. The fair takes place on Sunday, November 13 from 12:00-5:00 pm at Columbia College (1104 S Wabash). Find the full schedule here.

This November Chicago will also host Curbside Splendor Bookfort Fair. Originally conceived as a punk rock band, Curbside Splendor has become one of the top independent publishers in Chicago. They’ll be hosting a small fair to show off their latest publications and talk with fellow book lovers on Saturday, November 19 from 11:00-4:00 pm at Curbisde Books and Records (125 S Clark Street). More here.