One Book, One Chicago

Inaugurated in the fall of 2001, the One Book, One Chicago program is launched each spring and fall to cultivate a culture of reading and discussion in Chicago by bringing our diverse city together around one great book. Reading great literature provokes us to think about ourselves, our environment and our relationships. Talking about great literature with friends, families and neighbors often adds richness and depth to the experience of reading. We invite you to join us as we explore yet another great piece of literature.

The Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City
Fall 2009

In celebration of Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett’s bold vision for our city and region, the Chicago Public Library has selected Carl Smith’s The Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City for its award-winning program, One Book, One Chicago.

One Book, One Chicago encourages all Chicagoans to read the same book at the same time, offering events, discussions, exhibits and more to enhance the experience. Carl Smith’s remarkable and engaging book will bring people together to learn about our city’s past and to contemplate its future. Check back in August to view the complete One Book, One Chicago resource guide and learn more about events and discussions taking place this September and October.

 

Past Selections

The House on Mango Street
By Sandra Cisneros
Selected Spring 2009

English: Resource Guide (HTML) | PDF Version (2.6 MB)
en Español: Resource Guide (HTML) |  PDF Version (2.3 MB)

The Right Stuff
by Tom Wolfe
Selected Fall 2008
Resource Guide (HTML) » |  PDF Version (4.5 MB)

The Long Goodbye
by Raymond Chandler
Selected Spring 2008
Resource Guide (HTML) » |  PDF Version (1.29 MB)

The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
Selected Fall 2007
 Resource Guide (PDF only 2.5 MB)

Go Tell It On The Mountain
by James Baldwin
Selected Spring 2007
Resource Guide (HTML) »

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