Must-See Monday

It's a busy literary week here in Chicago! Creative Nonfiction week kicks off today at Columbia College, so be sure to check out the following events at the Film Row Cinema (1104 S. Wabash, 8th floor):

• Student Reading today at 3:30pm
• Pulitzer finalist Luis Alberto Urrea reads from a selection of his work tonight at 6:30pm
• Sam Weller, author of THE BRADBURY CHRONICLES, hosts Words + Music, featuring Sun-Times writer Laura Emerick, blogger Max G, musician Laura Lindeen, and Time Out Chicago music editor Brent DiCrescenzo tomorrow at 3:30pm
• The South Loop Review launches their latest issue Friday at 3:30 in the Hokin Gallery (623 S. Wabash).

Events unrelated to Creative Nonfiction week include:

MARLEY & ME memoirist, John Grogan, reads from his new novel, THE LONGEST TRIP HOME, at Barnes and Noble (1 E. Jackson) tomorrow at 5:30pm.

Chicago author, Joe Meno, reads from his new novel, THE GREAT PERHAPS, at Literacy Chicago (17 N. State) Wednesday, October 21st at 6pm.

Also Wednesday at 6pm, Michael Chabon reads from his new memoir, MANHOOD FOR AMATEURS, at the Harold Washington Library (400 S. State).

And if that's not enough Literary activity for a Wednesday night, head up to Book Cellar (4736 N. Lincoln) for Local Author night. Readers include Libby Hellmann, Lise Marinelli, and Craig Hickman.

Must-See Monday

Uncover the lies your parents told you by heading down to Barbara's Bookstore (1218 S. Halsted) on Tuesday, July 21st at 7:30pm when Dr. Aaron Carroll and Dr. Rachel Vreeman discuss their new book DON'T SWALLOW YOU'RE GUM: Myths, Truths and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health. Haven't read the book, but it sounds like a fun read.

Columbia College professors Ann Hemenway and Eric May read original work at The Poison Pen (1128 W. Armitage) on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00pm. Both are talented readers and excellent oral storytellers.

Book shelves looking bare? Head over to the Newberry Library Book Fair (60 W. Walton) Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25 12:00-8pm and Saturday, July 26 10am-6pm.

Chicago author Stephanie Kuehnert reads from her new novel BALLADS OF SUBURBIA at Women and Children First (5233 N. Clark) on Thursday, July 24 at 7:30pm. She's a fellow Columbia College grad and the author of the critically acclaimed I WANNA BE YOUR JOEY RAMONE.

Must See Monday

It looks like a busy week for book fans. All events are free with the exception of 2nd Story. But at least your ticket includes a few glasses of wine!


Twilight Tales at Bourgeois Pig Cafe (738 W. Fullerton) Monday, April 27th at 7:30pm. Tonight, this long running reading series, features Fantasy Fiction students from Columbia College Chicago.

Ghost Factory Release Party at Women and Children First (5233 N. Clark) Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00pm. The celebration of the zine's release will include readings by Kathie Bergquist, Christina Correa, and others.

The 2nd Story festival continues at Webster's Wine Bar (1480 W. Webster) Thursday April 30, Friday May 1, Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3. Tickets required. Doors open at 7pm. Ticket price includes wine flight. If you've never attended one of these readings, the combination of stories and music is fantastic and they always showcase talented writers.

SUBWAY ART Release Party at Novem (1104 N. Ashland). Friday, May 1 5-10pm. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the book which documents early graffiti art. Martha Cooper will be signing copies.

Free Comic Book Day at Challenger's Comics and Conversation (1845 N. Western) Saturday, May 2 noon-3pm. Image Comics co-founder Erik Larsen will be signing.

Dorothy Allison and Thomas Glave at Women and Children First (5233 N. Clark). Sunday, May 3 at 4:30pm. They will be reading from a new collection of short stories, THE TORTURER'S WIFE.