For one week in May, Amy Guth’sPilcrow Lit Fest brings authors, writers, poets, librarians, booksellers, and publishers from around the country together in support of small presses and independent media through small workshops, panel discussions, lectures and author readings in Chicago. Check their site for frequent updates, and subscribe to RSS feeds on the Pilcrow blog blog.

City 25 of the 25-city tour. Kyle Minor will be reading from his short story collection In the Devil’s Territory. MAKE contributing editor Kathleen Rooney will be reading from her memoir Live Nude Girl. MAKE designer emeritus Zach Plague will be reading from his novel Boring, Boring, Boring, Boring, Boring, Boring, Boring, and special guest Gina Frangello will be reading something awesome. It’s free! Be there!!

The Book Cellar at 7:00 pm
4736 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660

Post-script: Also, don’t miss the Quickie’s reading series at Innertown Pub (1935 West Thomas) at 7:30 that Tuesday, May 19th. Rose Metal Press author Geoffrey Forsyth will read his very short fiction, along with lots of other writers. (Kathleen, RMP co-founder, will be reading a story by another RMP-er.)

The Danny’s Reading Series
Wednesday, May 13th
7:30PM
With Noelle Kocot, Miranda Mellis, and Eirik Steinhof

Danny’s Tavern is located at 1951 W. Dickens (near the corner of Armitage and Damen). 21+, please bring ID. 773-489-6457

www.noslander.com/dannys.html

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