Deep Dish Multi-Author Reading

Come on out for a slice of Deep Dish - a reading series elevating writers from the Chicago area and beyond.  

The Speculative Literature Foundation is delighted to launch the 2025-26 season at The Book Cellar. Join us to listen to featured readers and "rapid-fire" selections from emerging artists. You may find a new favorite writer or get an autographed book from an old favorite.

Featured readers
James Kennedy
Alex Kingsley

Rapid-fire readers
Jennifer Stevenson
Jim Cherry
Allie Montrose-Staykova
Mary Anne Mohanraj
Reginald Owens
Oleg Kazantsev
Llewella Forgie
BK Harrison
Richard Chwedyk