​Looking for a cozy, low-pressure way to connect with fellow book lovers?

​Join us for Books & Bottles, a bring-your-own-book gathering where we’ll start with an hour of silent reading, followed by a thirty-minute round robin to chat about what we’re reading, swap recommendations, and unwind together.

​Schedule:

• ​2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Silent reading time

• ​3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Group discussion & book chat

​This event is hosted at Passages Wine and Books, a charming bookstore and wine bar in West Town. For our Let's Be Friends group, they’re offering $8 glasses of house red or white wine and 10% off all books and merchandise during the event.

​Whether you’re deep into a novel or just getting started on your latest read, you’re welcome here. Come solo or bring a friend—this is a relaxed, come-as-you-are kind of night.

​Additional details:

• ​This is a free event, but we kindly ask that you support the venue by purchasing a drink or item while you're there.

• ​The venue has limited capacity, so please only sign up if you intend on joining us and mark your calendars. Signing up and not showing up will take away a spot from someone who may want to and can show up.

​FAQs

• ​​​Q: Can I come solo?

  • ​​​​A: Of course! We’d say about 90% of attendees come solo.

• ​​​Q: Do I need to RSVP?

  • ​​​​A: RSVP is encouraged for us to keep an accurate head count of how many to expect at the outing.

• ​​​​Q: Cancellation Policy?

  • ​​​​A: ​​​​Please only sign-up if you are 100% able to make the event, so we can keep an accurate headcount.

​About the host: Let’s Be Friends - Chicago

​​​​Let’s Be Friends - Chicago is a volunteer-run community that organizes and hosts outings for individuals to attend and make new friends at. If you’ve been looking for new ways to make friends in the city we’re so glad you’ve found us!