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Writing in Chicago – 2009 Books

Are you a writer in Chicago? Here is a list of books, published in 2009, geared to Chicago writers:

1) “A Guide to Chicago’s Screen Scene & Scriptwriting Market”

http://tinyurl.com/yaclvo7

2) “ChicagoWriter’s Guide to Writing Jobs”

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3) “A Guide to Chicago Book Publishers”

http://tinyurl.com/yaclvo7

Interview with Dan Brown, “The Lost Symbol”

The Lost Symbol Cover

Matt Lauer, of the Today Show, recently interviewed Dan Brown, author of the runaway bestseller, “The Lost Symbol.”

The Order of Odd-Fish Signing – Oak Park – YA

Ian Chipman, Book Reviewer, says to fully appreciate “The Order of Odd-Fish, requires “… a finely tuned sense of the absurd.”

This young adult book is for children in grades 7-12.

James Kennedy, will hold a signing at Magic Tree on
Monday, December 14, at 3:00 p.m. The store is located at: 141 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park.

Douglas Gayeton, Life in a Tuscan Town, Dec. 7

If Alice Waters, of Chez Panisse fame, thinks this book is good enough , then it has to be good. The book is primarily a photo book, with recipes and snippets interspersed throughout.

Meet the author, Douglas Gayeton, at The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago on December 7 (500 North Michigan Avenue, Ste. 1450) at 6:00 p.m.

Who We Are

Reading Local was founded in Portland, Oregon by Gabe Barber. Soon it was in Seattle. They soon mapped other cities, with Atlanta cropping up next. To view the other cities within Reading Local, simply click “Other Cities” in the top right hand area of your screen. Thanks for visiting.

Submit Ideas!

Do you have an upcoming book signing in Chicago? Is there something you would like to see  on the site?

To submit ideas, e-mail Diana Luger at diana at readinglocal dot com.

Ilene Fine (Brandy and Val), Several Signings – Early Dec.

Wed., Dec. 02, 11:00 AM, Whole Foods
1640 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Thurs.., Dec. 03, 5:30 PM, Carlos’ Restaurant
429 Temple Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Tues., Dec. 08, 10:00 AM
Palatine Public Library
700 N North Ct, Palatine, IL 60067

Dena Tyson (Black Beans ‘n Rice)

Come to Dena Tyson’s signing on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1:00 at Waldenbooks, Fox Valley Mall, 2272 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL.

French Laundry’s Thomas Keller at Borders ~ Dec. 1

Famed Chef of the French Laundry - Thomas Keller – will hold a book signing and give a talk at the State St. Borders. His new book “Ad Hoc at Home” has been eagerly awaited. The signing will be at 1:00 on Dec 1st at 150 N State St., Chicago.

John Everson at Borders ~ Nov. 29 ~ Oak Park

John Everson at Borders
Sunday, November 29, 6:00 PM
Book signing for the release of the horror/thriller novel THE 13TH.
Address: 1144 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, 60301