Readings Round-Up

By Marcus Gilmer in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 14, 2008 10:20PM

Women Journalists of Chicago
A group of Chicago journalists will talk about...well, women in journalism. The group includes: Linda Yu (ABC 7 News), Lynn Norment (managing editor - Ebony), Hanke Gratteau (former managing editor for news - Chicago Tribune), Sally Eisele (managing editor - Chicago Public Radio), and Cheryl Corley (NPR).
Wednesday, October 15, 6 p.m., Ferguson Auditorium, Columbia College, 600 S. Michigan Ave.

Tom Wolfe
The dapper literary giant, who has penned great works like The Bonfire of the Vanities and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, will visit to discuss another one of his classics, The Right Stuff, this year's One Book, One Chicago pick. Check out the resource guide for the book to prepare. Wolfe may or may not mention his new novel, Back to Blood, due sometime next year.
Thursday, October 16, 6 p.m., Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St.

Tom Piazza
We'll understand if you haven't heard of Piazza, but we hope that'll change. He's one of New Orleans' greatest contemporary writers, especially in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Piazza will be in town to promote his new novel, City of Refuge, so if you have the chance, head down to Hyde Park and give him a listen and read.
Friday, October 17, 6 p.m., 57th Street Books, 1301 E. 57th St.

Photo of Tom Wolfe taken from his website