Keith Lewis showcases a Chicago-inspired book at the Beverly Arts Center, blending literature, artwork, personal connections and the city’s gritty character.

The event coincides with the nationwide Independent Bookstore Day. Customers who visit enough stores can earn yearlong discounts.

FAIR Fund Chicago, a nonprofit started by Bookie's owner Keith Lewis, is making it possible for every student at school book fairs to buy books.

Discover a new novel to get lost in.

He had recently published a new book, “The Sun at the End of the Road,” filled with his distinctive art, poetry and prose. Some consider it a memoir.

As owner of Bookie’s New and Used Books, Keith Lewis has seen firsthand the disappointment of children when they walk away from their school’s book fair empty-handed.

Bookie's has been selling books on the South Side since 1989, it is a treasure trove of books from out-of-print titles to the newest bestsellers.