The city’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, and children’s activities at bookstores, public libraries, and other venues. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For more information call 312-747-4300, see www.chicagopubliclibrary.org, or contact the hosting venues.
SATURDAY 23
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“Celebrating the History of America’s Foodways” Talks by contributors to The Oxford Food Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink. Presented by the Culinary Historians of Chicago. Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch, 815-439-3960. A reception follows. 10 AM to 4 PM
Michael Raleigh The Chicago novelist (In the Castle of the Flynns) discusses his work. Oriole Park branch library, 7454 W. Balmoral, 312-744-1965. 3 PM
Isabel Allende The Chilean novelist (In the House of the Spirits) discusses her life and work. Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-665-7400, $20. 7 PM
WEDNESDAY 27
Gish Jen reads from her novel The Love Wife. Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark, 773-769-9299. 7:30 PM
