Lincoln Square, Chicago

The Book Cellar

What could be a better combination than books, wine by the glass, and cozy couches? Browse for the books you love to read at The Book Cellar in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood, an independent bookstore featuring books by first-time authors, local authors, and more. The Book Cellar welcomes book clubs and discussion groups.

Upcoming Events

Nov5

Author EventHistorical fictionLincoln Square, Chicago

Tom Harrits, "Fibonacci"

6:00 PM • Thursday, November 5, 2026The Book CellarFree

Join us in-store to celebrate the release of Tom Harrits' new novel, Fibonacci!

Nov6

Author EventFictionLincoln Square, Chicago

Mary Hannah Terzino, "Secrets and Other Hobbies"

6:30 PM • Friday, November 6, 2026The Book CellarFree

Join us in-store to celebrate the release of Mary Hannah Terzino's new story collection, Secrets and Other Hobbies, with conversation partner, Chris Maul Rice!

Nov7

Author EventChristianUptown, Chicago

OFFSITE Albaner C. Eugene Jr, "Momentum" @ Everybody's Coffee

6:00 PM • Saturday, November 7, 2026Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey)$41.32

Join us at Everybody's Coffee to celebrate the release of Albaner C. Eugene Jr's debut book, Momentum!

Nov10

Author EventCookingLincoln Square, Chicago

Timothy Pakron, "Garden Variety"

6:30 PM • Tuesday, November 10, 2026The Book CellarFree

Join us in-store to celebrate the release of Timothy Pakron's newest cookbook, Garden Variety, with conversation partner, Isa Moskowitz!

Nov12

Author EventBusinessLincoln Square, Chicago

Josh Grau, "The Brand GPA"

6:30 PM • Thursday, November 12, 2026The Book CellarFree

Join us in-store to celebrate the release of Josh Grau's new book, The Brand GPA: Making the Grade With Your Customers!

Nov13

Author EventFilmLincoln Square, Chicago

Lloyd Sachs, "Bill Forsyth: Interviews"

6:00 PM • Friday, November 13, 2026The Book CellarFree

Join us in-store to celebrate the release of Lloyd Sachs' new book, Bill Forsyth: Interviews!

Nov17

Author EventThrillerLincoln Square, Chicago

Stephanie Wrobel, "Revenge Plot"

7:00 PM • Tuesday, November 17, 2026The Book CellarFree

Join us in-store to celebrate the release of Stephanie Wrobel's newest novel, Revenge Plot!

Nov19

Author EventMemoirLincoln Square, Chicago

Maria Pappas, "Maria the Pappas"

6:30 PM • Thursday, November 19, 2026The Book CellarFree

Join us in-store with author and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to celebrate her new memoir, Maria the Pappas!

Nov19

Author EventNon-FictionUptown, Chicago

OFFSITE Yung Pueblo, "Journey" @ Everybody's Coffee

7:00 PM • Thursday, November 19, 2026Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey)$47.73

Join us at Everybody's Coffee to celebrate the release of Yung Pueblo's new book, Journey: The Year That Changes Everything, with conversation partner Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon!

Dec1