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Monday, April 29
As part of the Chicago Book Festival, Nicholas Evans, author of the Horse Whisperer, will read from his new book The Divide at 12:30 this afternoon. 150 N. State St. For more information, call 312-606-0750.
John Ford's classic 1940 film The Grapes of Wrath screens tonight at the Siskel Film Center at 6:00 PM. Tickets: $9, $7 for students, $5 for Film Center members, and $4 for SAIC students. Film Center: 164 N. State. (312) 846-2600.
Author David Rakoff reads from and signs copies of his newest essay collection, Don't Get Too Comfortable. The free event starts at 7:00 PM, and is at International House of Chicago (1414 E. 59th Street). For more information call (773) 752-4381.