The Chicago Literary Salon is an upscale, ticketed author event series where book lovers gather for cocktails & conversation with writers at the heart of today’s literary scene. Created by Ashley Hasty, the innovative concept has grown a loyal following and featured authors both local and nationally best selling.

We sat down for our own conversation with Ashley about her background and where the idea for a regular author series came from. She shares some of the fascinating stories authors have shared and what you can expect if you attend an event.

Ashley shares who is on her 2026 lineup and explains why the popularity of her author talks extends beyond the books to the conversations and connections made during the evening.

To check out all of the upcoming dates and authors, visit the link below!

TICKETS: https://www.hastybooklist.com/the-chicago-literary-salon

SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/chicagoliterarysalon/