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New Intern: Analeah

Analeah recently moved here from Florida (where, despite popular opinion, it is not spring break all the time, it’s more like an endless litany of strip-malls and alligators). She is slowly breaking out of the post-liberal-arts-degree-anxiety, which is chiefly characterized by a profound skepticism for the degree’s utility and debilitating logorrhea. When she is not feeding this anxiety in coffee shops, she is trying to find answers in books. Though unfortunately, she often forgets the questions.  

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Money better spent.

Dear people who have purchased a Hermès “T-shirt” made of crocodile and chiffon,

I promise you that both your skin and your conscience will feel better about spending your money in our store.

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Four books by the writer who has most recently stolen my heart: Clarice Lispector! #lit #books #bookstore
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Four books by the writer who has most recently stolen my heart: Clarice Lispector! #lit #books #bookstore

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  • 2 months ago
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This is my new favorite bookcase in the store. ^KE #lit #books #bookstore #scifi  (at Open Books)
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This is my new favorite bookcase in the store. ^KE #lit #books #bookstore #scifi (at Open Books)

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  • 3 months ago
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Today, my friends, we are getting our nerd on! #books #pulps #donations #bookstore #scifi (at Open Books)
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Today, my friends, we are getting our nerd on! #books #pulps #donations #bookstore #scifi (at Open Books)

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  • 3 months ago
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Looking for a cheap date this Valentine’s Day?
With a $25 Open Books store membership, you’ll secure a Half Off coupon* valid through February 17th and a relationship that will last all year long. This is the most exciting promotion we’ve had yet!

Become a member today!
Year-round perks include: 
  • A $10 coupon for every $100 spent in store
  • 10% off all used books bought in store
  • A free used book of your choice during your birthday month and
  • Early entry to special sales. 
*Become a member before 2/17/13 and we will email you a Half Off coupon. The Half Off coupon is valid on 1 transaction of used books- with as many books in that transaction as you want!- and expires February 17th, 2013.

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  • 3 months ago
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I feel like Bill Buford is taunting us. #lit  #chicago #bookstore #books  (at Open Books)
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I feel like Bill Buford is taunting us. #lit #chicago #bookstore #books (at Open Books)

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Last looks before heading home after a busy day of book-slinging! #lit #bookstore #books #read (at Open Books)
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Last looks before heading home after a busy day of book-slinging! #lit #bookstore #books #read (at Open Books)

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44 8th graders in our store after attending one of our Adventures In Creative Writing Field Trips. They all get to choose a free book to take home with them! #literacy #books #bookstore  (at Open Books)
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44 8th graders in our store after attending one of our Adventures In Creative Writing Field Trips. They all get to choose a free book to take home with them! #literacy #books #bookstore (at Open Books)

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I haven’t read this Algren edition, but I sure want to! ^KE #lit #books #bookstore #algren (at Open Books)
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I haven’t read this Algren edition, but I sure want to! ^KE #lit #books #bookstore #algren (at Open Books)

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