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Chicago Classics

Mar. 22, 2013
Chicago Tribune journalist and WBEZ radio host Rick Kogan presents guests from Chicago’s literary community reading works by their favorite Chicago authors.

Literary Rock & Roll: Girl Trouble

Mar. 21, 2013
Writers Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl), Jane Hamilton (Laura Rider’s Masterpiece) and Joe Meno (Office Girl) read from their work, followed by music from Chicago band The Right Now.

From Truth To Fiction Panel

Mar. 21, 2013
Writers Jane Hamilton, Patricia Ann McNair, and Shawn Shiflett discuss the role of truth, fiction, and everything in between in their work.

Emma Donoghue Discusses 'Astray' and 'Room'

Mar. 20, 2013
Emma Donoghue appears in conversation with Garnett Kilberg Cohen to discuss her powerful novel titled Room.

Dramatic Revisioning: Conversation with Playwrights

Mar. 20, 2013
Playwrights Adrian Danzig, Producing Artistic Director, 500 Clown, Mickle Maher, Co-founder, Theater Oobleck and John Musial, Writer/Director, Lookingglass Theatre discuss the role of vision in their work.

The best Chicago books you haven't read yet

Mar. 20, 2013
Check out these locally-authored gems in honor of Columbia College's Story Week Festival of Writers. 

Sapphire Discusses 'The Kid'

Mar. 18, 2013
Bestselling author Sapphire converses with Donna Seaman, Senior Editor at Booklist, to discuss her novel The Kid.

Fiction Faculty Showcase

Mar. 17, 2013
Members of Columbia College Chicago Fiction Writing Department read from their work.
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