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.
Discussion of Eva Ibbotson’s Which Witch? 6 PM: Barnes & Noble, 1441 W. Webster. 773-871-3825. Intended for girls ages seven to ten and their moms.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
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Dramatic presentation of Romulus Linney’s play. 11 AM: Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted. $10. 312-654-5639. See Theater listings for more info.
Ursula Bielski
The “work-life” consultants offer A Journey of Work-Life Renewal: The Power to Recharge and Rekindle Passion in Your Life. 2 PM: Savvy Traveller, 310 S. Michigan. $20 includes book. 312-913-9800. Reservations required.
Fiction Writing Workshop
