About
What we are
Lit Circle is a guide to the literary life happening around you. We track author events, book clubs, readings, signings, and festivals across your area and point you toward the independent bookstores and articles worth your time.
Why we built it
There is an extraordinary literary culture around us, full of world-class authors, fiercely independent booksellers, and communities of readers who show up for each other. But events were scattered across dozens of websites, newsletters, and social feeds. We built Lit Circle to put it all in one place. We're starting in Chicago, and aim to spread nationwide.
How we work
We're an independent project, not affiliated with any bookstore, publisher, or literary organization. We don't sell tickets or take referral fees. We find the good stuff, check the details, and make it easy for you to show up. If you run an event or bookstore and want to be listed, we'd love to hear from you.
Meet the Team
Rebecca George
Founder & Editor (she/her)
Rebecca has long been an active member of Chicago's independent bookstore community and the independent bookstore community at large. She is a former educator and writer-turned bookstore owner and advocate.
She was the co-owner of Volumes Bookcafe and Bookstore in Chicago for ten years and a founding member of the Chicagoland Independent Bookstore Alliance. Rebecca has hosted and produced thousands of events, from open mics to auditorium level author signings.
She loves reading all genres, but especially loves any book that talks about time travel. She lives in Chicago with a meddling cat, who makes an exceptional assistant.
Patrick DiMichele
Co-Founder & Pixel Pusher (he/him)
Patrick is a long-time Chicagoan with an abiding love of books, bicycles, basketball and The Big Lebowski. His professional background spans product strategy, experience design and platform management.
Over his career Patrick has led ambitious digital initiatives in industries spanning education, financial services, healthcare, insurance, life sciences and retail. At work, he serves as a member of the leadership team at a tech consultancy called TXI.
In regular life, Patrick and his partner spend much of their free time traveling, seeing live music and traveling to see live music.
Matt Reich
All Things Technology (he/him)
Matt is a man of many talents and few words.