" I had a great time in Cincinnati; but why is there no shrine to Doris Day? "
John Updike
In the wake of race riots and an airline strike, John Updike came to the University of Cincinnati in April 2001 as an honored guest. Over two spring days, he engaged and charmed his audiences, reading from his fiction, fielding questions, sitting for an interview, participating in a panel discussion, and touring Cincinnati.
Successful writers typically spend a portion of their non-writing lives traveling the country to give readings and lectures. While a significant experience for author and...