September
Glenda Hatchett presents her self-help book, Dare to Take Charge: How to Live Your Life on Purpose. 7 PM, Borders, 2210 W. 95th, 773-445-5471.
Danielle Dutton reads from her debut novel, Sprawl. 7:30 PM, Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark, 773-769-9299.
Kate Zambreno reads from her novel O Fallen Angel. 7:30 PM, Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark, 773-769-9299.
Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore’s 20th-Anniversary Celebration Author panels through September. Featured at this panel: Clare O’Donohue (The Double Cross), Diane Gilbert Madsen (Hunting for Hemingway), Arnie Bernstein (Bath Massacre: America’s First School Bombing), Tim Broderick (Cash & Carry), and Laura Caldwell (Red Blooded Murder). 2-4 PM, Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison, Forest Park, 708-771-7243, $2.
Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore’s 20th-Anniversary Celebration Author panels through September. Featured at this panel: Bryan Gruley (The Hanging Tree), Theresa Schwegel (Last Known Address), Kevin Guilfoile (The Thousand), Barbara D’Amato (Foolproof), and D.C. Brod (Getting Sassy). 11 AM-1 PM, Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison, Forest Park, 708-771-7243, $2.
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David Rakoff presents his new essay collection, Half Empty. 6 PM, Harold Washington Library Center, auditorium, 400 S. State, 312-747-4050.