1 Sonia Sotomayor (Chicago Public Library) The Supreme Court Justice will be in virtual conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing on the occasion of the publication of her children’s book, “Just Help! How to Build a Better World.” February 2, 6pm, virtual event
2 Nancy Johnson (American Writers Museum) The South Side native and South Loop resident discusses her first novel, “The Kindest Lie,” with Catherine Adel West in conjunction with its paperback release. February 8, 6:30pm, hybrid event
3 Colin Jones (Seminary Co-op/The Chicago Center for Contemporary Theory) The author discusses his book, “The Fall of Robespierre: 24 Hours in Revolutionary Paris” with Mauricio Tenorio, Paul Cheney and William Sewell. February 9, 5pm, hybrid event
4 Vincent Francone (Chicago Literary Hall of Fame) The editor will emcee readings from the collection, “Open Heart Chicago: An Anthology of Chicago Writers,” with readings from Joe Mallon, David Matthews, Dipika Mukherjee, Nancy Werking Poling, Steve Trumpeter and Cyn Vargas. February 17, 7pm, virtual event
5 Shannon Lee Dawdy (Seminary Co-op/Karla Scherer Center for the Study of American Culture) The author discusses her book, “American Afterlives: Reinventing Death in the 21st Century,” with Eric Slaughter. February 24, 6pm, hybrid event
Lit Top 5: May 2022 Chicago Humanities Spring Festival and American Writers Festival headline an extraordinary month for book lovers and thought leaders.
Lit Top 5: September 2022 With new work from some familiar local names, as well as the iconic Printers Row Lit Fest, September is now book month in Chicago.
Lit Top 5: December 2022 While you're supporting independent bookstores with all of your holiday shopping, take an hour or two to give your brain a gift with one of December's thought-provoking events.
