Paul Engle Day
In 2000, Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack declared Oct. 12 to be “Paul Engle Day,” in honor of the Iowa-born poet who served as head of the Writer’s Workshop from 1942
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Sidekick – Reading and signing with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne
Sidekick Coffee & Books 1310 1/2 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IAJoin Sidekick Coffee and Books for a reading by author Tatiana Schlote-Bonne for her new book "What Feeds Below." Purchase of one book admits two guests. About the book: The
PrairieLights: Emily Ogden – Darkness Becomes Bright: On the Brief Life and Immortal Art of Edgar Allan Poe
Prairie Lights Books 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IAEmily Ogden will read from her new book, Darkness Becomes Bright: On the Brief Life and Immortal Art of Edgar Allan Poe. Described as "A fascinating and intimate inquiry into Edgar
Iowa City Book Festival
Downtown Iowa CityThe Iowa City Book Festival is happening October 18–25, 2026! Join us for a week of literary events, author talks, readings, and more at various locations throughout downtown Iowa City.
PorchLight: Writing Grief
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityGrief Writing - A monthly exploration of loss and heartbreak Jennifer New leads this monthly group that uses writing as a reflective tool to explore loss. Francis Weller's Five Gates of
Christopher Merrill Receives the 2026 Paul Engle Prize
Coralville Public Library 1401 5th St., Coralville, IAChristopher Merrill has been named the 15th recipient of the Paul Engle Prize, presented by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization. The prize, established in 2011, honors an
In the Cards: A Tarot and Poetry Workshop with Paula Cisewski
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityThis event is presented in partnership with Porchlight Literary Arts Center and Iowa City Poetry Image, insight, archetype. Your Tarot deck may provide guidance, but how can you also use
PorchLight: Write Now – Community Supported Writing Group
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityPorchLight's Write Now Writer's Group provides community, and learning opportunities for beginning to intermediate writers. At their monthly meetings, share short craft lessons, generate writing from prompts, and, on occasion, provide
Tree Tour: Literary Grove at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop
Dey House 102 Dey House, Iowa City, IAExplore the Literary Grove with University of Iowa Arborist Andy DahlTake a guided stroll through the Literary Grove, where each tree has a story to tell. Arborist Andy Dahl will
Marilynne Robinson and Nicholas Kristof
Macbride Auditorium 17 N. Clinton St., Iowa City, IAHow Can We Hope When It All Feels Hopeless? An evening with Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas Kristof and Marilynne Robinson Marilynne Robinson is the author of the novels Housekeeping, Gilead,
Bonnie Jo Campbell: The Spirits
Prairie Lights Books 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IABonnie Jo Campbell, a master of rural American fiction, brings us a hair-raising winter tale to warm us by the fireside. In this contemporary Christmas Carol, Campbell has created a gritty,
Megan Greenwell: Bad Company
Iowa City Public Library 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IAAcclaimed journalist Megan Greenwell’s Bad Company unearths the hidden story of corporate greed and the world of private equity by examining the lives of four American workers that were devastated as private
