Chicago’s annual literary festival continues through October 30, with readings and book signings by local and national writers, poets, and scholars as well as discussions, lectures, workshops, tours, and children’s activities at bookstores, public libraries, and other venues. Some events feature the city’s “One Book, One Chicago” selection, Tim O’Brien’s National Book Award-winning novel The Things They Carried. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. For more information call 312-747-4300, see www.chicagopubliclibrary.org, or contact the hosting venues.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
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The children’s book author discusses Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets. 10:30 AM: Barbara’s Bookstore, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand. 312-222-0890.
“A Trip Through Oddball Illinois (and Beyond)”
The novelists discuss their gay-themed writings. 2 PM: Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 W. Granville. 773-381-8030.
The British historian presents Art: A New History. 2 PM: Art Institute, Fullerton Hall, Michigan and Adams. $10, $8 for students. 312-443-3680.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
