Four gay men, four addictions, one landlord from hell, and one house that only they can see: what could go wrong? David Jay Collins, the author of Lakeview-based LGBTQ novel Gaybash, brings us this horror series set in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. Whether you're a horror bookworm, Chicago fanatic, or just looking for a spooky adventure on foot, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow runners and talk about Summerdale and Summerdale II directly with the author!
During this exciting gathering, we'll run easy-paced (11:00 min/mile) 3-mile book club run through the Andersonville streets where Collins uses the stories of characters, Steve, Eric, David, and Aaron to expose difficult, problematic aspects within the gay community. Runners will get an insider scoop about the story and the writing process, along with lesser-known Chicago history.
Following the run, we will hang at Andersonville’s Eli Tea Bar, for a group discussion with David from 7-8pm. Stick around Eli’s starting at 8pm for a seasonally-themed Open Mic Night, with David reading a favorite scene from the series Summerdale.
One drink from Eli’s and light bites are included in the cost of the ticket and BONUS!—all runners will go home with a sample of Candyality’s spooky* caramel corn blend, Summerdale Crunch! Eli will conjure up a special tea drink to get us into the Halloween spirit.