River Readings: Dan Libman

The 2025 Fall River Readings will welcome Dan Libman on Thursday, Oct. 23.

The reading will begin at 5 p.m. in the Brunner Black box Theatre. The event is free and open to the public.

The River Readings series at Augustana brings literary artists to campus each year from around the country. These writers of poetry, fiction and literary nonfiction meet with students in class or other venues to discuss their work and careers.

The River Readings series is sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs, the Institute for Leadership and Service, the Thomas Tredway Library and the English department.

About Dan Libman

Dan Libman is the author of three collections of fiction, including "Book of Grudges" and most recently, "Shocker in Gloomtown" (Cornerstone Press). His fiction and essays regularly appear in literary journals and on Northern Public Radio where he cohosts the Under Rocks podcast. He lives on a farm in northern Illinois with his wife; also three cats, one dog, and a large flock of chickens.