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Read & Run Tours Events and marketing that help authors, publishers, nonprofits, and brands move beyond visibility to genuine connection.

The first-ever LIVE Writers Who Run 👟🎥Two weeks from today, join us and journalist Malissa Rodenburg (Malissa Rodenburg)...
08/26/2026

The first-ever LIVE Writers Who Run 👟🎥

Two weeks from today, join us and journalist Malissa Rodenburg (Malissa Rodenburg) for yhe first-ever live interview for the Writers Who Run column!

Join us Chicago at the American Writers Museum on Wednesday, September 9 for a run with author Martha Engber (Martha Engber) and live interview.

You’ll learn more about Martha’s work and how running and movement fit into her practice. 

After the Q&A, we’ll have book sales and signing of Martha’s Chicago-based novels, Winter Light and its sequel, Scattered Light.

All are welcome—no cost to join.

Not runnning? Skip the run and join us for the live interview directly.

Tap the ‘Events’ link in bio to save your spot.

07/30/2026

I love working with authors who love to connect IRL with readers and are ready to use creative formats to build community while promoting their books. ❤️

Reading is not dead, and there is a world of voracious readers ready to devour your work!

Learn more about event services for authors at readandruntours.com.

Welcome to July, readers & runners nationwide! The Read & Run world has one signature event this month. 📅 July 12📍Chicag...
07/09/2026

Welcome to July, readers & runners nationwide!

The Read & Run world has one signature event this month.

📅 July 12
📍Chicago 👉 Go Green Community Fresh Market
Running Tour of Don’t Go with Tonika Lewis Johnson
Host: Read & Run Chicago™️

What are signature events? The format we created: Book-themed guided routes where stories take place. They’re hosted by Read & Run Chicago and independent organizers with the Read & Run on the Road program.

➡️ Tap the ‘Events’ link in bio for tickets!

Looking for free community programming in Chicago? 👉 Follow Read & Run Chicago™️ and subscribe to their newsletter.

07/07/2026

Authors: here’s what I’ve seen work best to connect with readers in IRL settings.

What’s worked best for you? Tell me in the comments! 👇

DM to learn more about our event services for authors. 💅

Shout it from the rooftops—er, the top of the Empire State Building 😉If they’re brave enough to get you this message, yo...
07/02/2026

Shout it from the rooftops—er, the top of the Empire State Building 😉

If they’re brave enough to get you this message, you’re brave enough to meet your readers IRL!

DM for more info on our experiential event services for authors.

06/29/2026

What can authors do post-book launch to continue to build a community, encourage in-person event attendance with unlikely readers, and ultimately, keep selling books?

Let your future readers EXPERIENCE the feeling of your book. ✨

Tap the link in bio to learn more about experiential event services for authors.

06/25/2026

How do horror writers make that sense of fear jump off the page?

🎥 Watch this clip from this month’s Writers Who Run interview with Wendy N. Wagner 🎃 to find out!

Tap the ‘Writers Who Run’ link in bio to watch or read the full interview.

06/24/2026

AUTHORS: What’s better than talking about your book?

Having readers experience it firsthand.

DM to learn more about our experiential events for authors that not only market your book, but build community, deepen relationships, and keep your work memorable. ✨

06/17/2026

How are writing and running similar?

🎥 Watch this clip from this month’s Writers Who Run interview with Wendy N. Wagner 🎃 to find out!

Tap the ‘Writers Who Run’ link in bio to watch or read the full interview.

📍🏠 HOME OF THE BOOK-THEMED GUIDED RUNRead & Run Tours is home of the book-themed guided run, a one-of-kind program that ...
06/16/2026

📍🏠 HOME OF THE BOOK-THEMED GUIDED RUN

Read & Run Tours is home of the book-themed guided run, a one-of-kind program that blends fitness, literature, and community!

Guides develop running routes where the story takes place with stops that correspond to the book.

Between Read & Run Tours, Read & Run Chicago, and the Read & Run on the Road programs, over 50 authors have had their books brought to life and connected (often IRL!) with new audiences, including Rebecca Makkai, Ann Napolitano, Naomi Hirahara, and more!

👉 WHERE CAN I ATTEND ONE?

📍Chicago with Read & Run Chicago™️
📍D.C. and Seattle via Read & Run on the Road™️ organizers
📍And beyond — stay tuned here!

👉 AUTHORS: Interested in developing a program inspired by your book(s)? Here’s how:

- Apply to host your own Read & Run Tours-like event through the Read & Run on the Road™️ program

- Hire Read & Run Tours to plan and host an event inspired by your book

- Chicagoland area authors/books visit Read & Run Chicago™️ to pitch your book for consideration!

👉 RUNNERS: Want to host your own?

Visit Read & Run on the Road™️ to apply!

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