Portal-Prov!
Nov 2nd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Portal-Prov transports audiences to a different genre-informed world of comedy, improvised on the spot with the audience!
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Featured Events
Book Discussions: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
various dates and times
Join other readers to discuss Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin at locations across Chicago!
One Book Board Game Night
Nov 5th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as we play board game versions of video games, and others inspired by this season's OBOC pick. We'll teach you how to play!
Article Discussion: Artificial Intelligence and Storytelling
Nov 7th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Read and discuss 2 short articles touching on ethical dilemmas and opportunities for writers as A.I. becomes more advanced.
Electronic Music Improvisation Performance
Nov 8th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Inspired by the golden age of video games when electronic music and gaming were in their infancy, Charles Kim performs game inspired music.
We Recommend
See The Great Wave at The Art Institute of Chicago
“The Great Wave” returns after five years in storage! See it in person at the Museum and watch this video about this important artwork.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
These novels explore the nature of friendship and human connection, the creative process and collaboration, long timelines and video gaming.
See Level Up: Writers & Gamers at American Writers Museum
Our partners at American Writers Museum present a special exhibit, Level Up: Writers & Gamers. Visit the museum and see it!
Movies and TV Based on Video Games
Why should books get to have all the fun of being adapted? These movies & TV shows inspired by videogames deliver action and entertainment.
Watch Now: On Demand Video
Watch Now: OBOC Keynote: Tommy Orange, author of There There
Watch Tommy Orange, author of There There, discuss his career and the book with Booklist Editor Donna Seaman.
Watch On Demand: OBOC Keynote with Art Spiegelman
Watch the 2022 One Book, One Chicago keynote event featuring Maus author Art Spiegelman in conversation with Françoise Mouly.
2021 OBOC Season Finale: Eric Charles May on Bedrock Faith
Eric Charles May, author of Bedrock Faith, joins Booklist Editor Donna Seaman for a conversation about his writing, the book, and Chicago.
OBOC 2020 Season Finale: Mohsin Hamid, Author of Exit West
In celebration of the 2020 One Book, One Chicago season, author Mohsin Hamid appeared for a season finale conversation with Donna Seaman.
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