Hear Chicago's Best Literary Minds Recite the Absolute Worst Poetry Around By Tomi Obaro The Chicago Writers Conference throws a fundraising soiree tonight, and Suzanne Somers's book of poems plays a part. Read more
Power Smackdown: Gillian Flynn vs. Veronica Roth Who is Chicago’s current literary superstar? Read more
Blood Runs Green Reexamines One of the Most Notorious Crimes in Chicago By Robert Loerzel The 1889 murder of Patrick Henry Cronin is at the center of this insightful new book by Gillian O'Brien. Read more
Issa Rae on Her New Memoir and Being “Halfrican” By Tomi Obaro The author of ‘The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl’ sat down with local writer Sam Irby to talk about her new book and upcoming HBO show. Read more
The Five Best Things to Do in Chicago This Week Giordano Dance Chicago, a live lit series, a Doug Sohn grilling, and more great things to do now. Read more
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week New York City Ballet alum Wendy Whelan mounts a one-night show, 'Rapture, Blister, Burn' opens at the Goodman, plus much more. Read more
A Brutal Real-Life Crime Inspires Chicago Author's New Haunting Novel By Tomi Obaro Scott Blackwood's novel 'See How Small,' out today, is based on four vicious murders more than 20 years ago in Texas. Read more
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week Lydia Loveless, Eddy Clearwater, and the Puterbaugh Sisters all perform this week. Read more
2014’s Best and Worst in Chicago Books By Tomi Obaro The legendary Stuart Dybek had a fantastic year but 2014 was great for fresh blood, too. Read more
Three Podcasts You Should Check Out Now By Sam Worley Sad that Serial is over? Here are some replacements that you need to check out. Read more
