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In celebration of the literary arts, Chapman University will host the John Fowles Literary Festival, featuring a reading by author Steve Katz. Katz will read from his novel “Agnes” and an untitled work in progress. The reading takes place at 8 p.m. Thursday in Argyros Forum, Room 209. The campus is at 333 N. Glassell St. Information: (714) 997-6586.