Discusses Maps for Lost Lovers, by Nadeem Aslam

Start time: Monday, March 01, 2010 At 07:30 PM

Discusses "Geography of Bliss" by Eric Weiner.

Enjoy 50% off wine all day!

Start time: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 At 07:00 PM

John McNally (The Book of Ralph, America’s Report Card, Ghosts of Chicago) comes through town with his new novel After the Workshop, a "swift, wicked, and very funny book about what writers do when they're not writing. They're gossiping, scheming, pining, teaching, going on book tours, and - in the case of McNally's blocked and shopworn hero, Jack - babysitting more famous writers on tour and trying to think of a reason to live. The pace is brisk, the prose is buoyant, the vision clear and sharp, and the outcome unexpectedly moving. A fine novel."

-Kevin Canty, author of WHERE THE MONEY WENT

McNally is joined by friends and fellow writers Sam Weller (The Bradbury Chronicles, and in June, Listen to the Echoes), and Brian Costello (Enchanters vs. Sprawlburg Springs)

Start time: Thursday, March 04, 2010 At 07:00 PM

The publishing Industry is facing changes. Digital printing, an increase in self-printers and traditional publishing model that has broken down make the choices and challenges for authors even more difficult. Finding the right publisher can be confusing, especially if an author isn't familiar with the 'business' aspect of writing a book.

"How to Publish a Book," a seminar with Lise Marinelli of Windy City Publishers, helps writers to better understand the landscape and to equip them with the information to choose the best publishing option for them.

Start time: Friday, March 05, 2010 At 07:00 PM

Discusses Red Azalea by Anchee Min.

Start time: Monday, March 08, 2010 At 07:30 PM

"I'm dying for some action - I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book."
- Bruce, Dancin' in the Dark

David Masciotra reads from and discusses his book Working on a Dream: The Progressive Political Vision of Bruce Springsteen with Chicago author Ben Tanzer (Lucky Man, Most Likely You'll Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine)

"By using Springsteen’s life and music to shine a light on the dark recesses of America’s most important political and social trials and conflicts— race, religion, and working class hardship—Working on a Dream connects readers with the power, purpose, and promise of Springsteen’s extraordinary and enduring music.

"Lost track of how far I've gone, How far I've gone, how high I've climbed. On my back's a sixty pound stone, On my shoulder a half mile line"- Bruce "The Rising"

Start time: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 At 07:00 PM

Discusses Ecocities: Rebuilding Cities in Balance with Nature by Richard Register.

Start time: Thursday, March 11, 2010 At 07:30 PM

Contributors read from the 2010 edition of the Oyez Review, an annual literary magazine produced by Roosevelt University MFA students.

The Oyez Review has featured work of writers such as Charles Bukowski, James McManus, Carla Panciera, Michael Onofrey, Tim Foley, John N. Miller, Gary Fincke, and Barry Silesky.





Start time: Friday, March 12, 2010 At 07:00 PM

2nd City / 3rd Person reading series continues! Host Brian Costello points the spotlight at Montrose Avenue. Simon A. Smith reads, others t.b.a.

Start time: Saturday, March 13, 2010 At 07:00 PM

Chicago’s charitable reading series (raffle benefits Howard Brown Center), returns!

This month featuring:
Stand-up comedian Chad Briggs
Actor and writer Ian Belknap
President of New Town Writers Robert Klein Engler
Podcaster and writer Shannon Cason
Writer Elizabeth Denton

Start time: Monday, March 15, 2010 At 07:00 PM

*Ever wonder if it's possible to thrive in Chicago without a car? Jason Rothstein makes a case for a car-free, carefree Chicago life with his new book, Carless in Chicago.
*Michael Cain, half-brother of murdered cop and moonlighting criminal Richard Cain, reads from The Tangled Web: The Life and Death of Richard Cain—Chicago Cop and Mafia Hitman, a gripping account of his brother's life.
*Joseph Peterson will thrill us to forget the cold with Beautiful Piece, his new noir set in a sweltering Chicago summer.
*Trib Reporter David Heinzmann and A Word to the Wise. Legendary Chicago journalist and friend of the BC Rick Kogan says: "a talented and clear-eyed reporter beats the odds with this fine and suspenseful first novel. He knows well the city's streets and the darker characters who prowl them&q...

Start time: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 At 07:00 PM

Guggenheim Fellow, frequent speaker and commentator (having appeared on The Today Show and The Colbert Report, among others), and respected non-fiction author of What Obama Means and the controversial The N-Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn’t, And Why, Jabari Asim is here to read from and discuss his first collection of fiction stories, A Taste of Honey

Watch Asim on the Colbert Report here.

Start time: Thursday, March 18, 2010 At 07:00 PM

Author Sharon Solwitz joins four winter graduates from Northwestern's Master Fiction program.

Solwitz's works have garnered numerous awards including a Pushcart Prize, Carl Sandburg Prize, three Nelson Algren awards, and the Hemingway Days Festival prize. A faculty mentor at Northwestern, she also teaches fiction at Purdue University, works on Another Chicago Magazine, and is the author of the novel Bloody Mary and of the short story collection Blood and Milk.

MA graduates Adin Bookbinder, Jennifer Companik, Roya Khatiblou, and Eric Senne will read from their fiction.

Start time: Friday, March 19, 2010 At 07:30 PM

Get over V-Day with Date & Dash, a Chicago based dating service!

At Date and Dash events, ladies sit at the tables, and guys move from one woman to the next as soon as a whistle blows.

After each "date," participants circle "yes" or "no" on their cards to indicate if they'd be interested in seeing their "date" again.

A few days later, participants receive an e-mail connecting them with their "yes" matches...

Spaces are limited, so sign up today!

Start time: Saturday, March 20, 2010 At 05:30 PM

Discusses Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie.

Start time: Monday, March 22, 2010 At 07:30 PM

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Start time: Monday, March 22, 2010 At 07:00 PM

A book group for dads. Check back for more info if you are interested.

Start time: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 At 07:00 PM

NTOYA Discusses I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier

Start time: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 At 07:30 PM

Discover ways to decrease stress, increase motivation, and focus your mind on what you wish to accomplish.

Learn new ways to set and achieve goals while journaling.

This program is facilitated by Maki Uechi, a representative from Swedish Covenant Hospital and Galter LifeCenter.

Start time: Thursday, March 25, 2010 At 07:00 PM

Join Literary Writers Network for a Special Literary Engagement with Stephen Markley, author of Publish This Book.

Fed up with the Byzantine quest of trying to get a book published, Stephen Markley decided to cut to the chase and simply write a hyperkinetic high-concept memoir about trying to publish a book-this book, to be precise. Like a mobius strip in book form, the concept is circular, self-indulgent, and maybe, possibly, hopefully brillinat.

Stephen will read from his newly released memoir Publish This Book. Following a brief Q & A, he will sign your very own copy of Publish this Book.

The reading is free; copies of the book will be available for purchase.


Start time: Friday, March 26, 2010 At 07:00 AM

The Kates took the name of their first home--Kate the Great's Book Emporium--and moved to The Book Cellar where they continue to boast uproarious solo performance pieces, side-splitting monologues, and absurdly entertaining characters.

If you are looking for an intimate night of comedic storytelling, different from anything you'll see at a typical comedy club or late night bar, the hilarious Kates are for you!

Make sure to get here early! This event fills up fast!

Start time: Saturday, March 27, 2010 At 07:00 PM