The Reading List: Big Fall Novels New books from Jonathan Franzen, Nnedi Okorafor, and Dave Eggers to bookmark this autumn. Read more
Pitchfork Music Festival 2021: Photos of the Stages and the Scene Photography by Micki Harris After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the popular music event is back this weekend in Union Park. Read more
Chicago’s Fall Culture Calendar By Kris Vire Whether you are ready to dive back into big events or prefer to keep things low key, we’ll help you navigate the best happenings in the city and beyond. Read more
Amy Tan Isn’t Perfect By Monica Eng This year’s Carl Sandburg Literary Award winner on getting over perfectionism in writing and the myth that Asians are a “model minority” Read more
Catching Up With Liz Phair Interview by Mike Thomas The singer-songwriter, 54, on her sudden fame, using her sexuality, and why she practices saying her own name Read more
The Graffiti Bike Tour’s Top Stops By Lauren Williamson Hip-hop historian BboyB guides us through three sights you'll see on Graffiti & Gears, the new bike tour he coleads through Logan Square. Read more
Sandra Cisneros Takes an Honest Look at Chicago By Carmél Carrillo The locally-raised author reflects on her roots and her new novella's not-so-perfect portrayal of the city. Read more
The Return of Candyman By Jake Malooley Reflections on the origins, mystique, and enduring horror of the movie-spawning legend Read more
The Chicago Architecture Biennial Takes a Fresh Approach By Kris Vire Architects and designers are heading into the neighborhoods to reimagine vacant spaces in underserved communities. Read more
Poet Haki R. Madhubuti Shares Life-Changing Moments Interview by Mike Thomas The poet, 79, on the role books played in his youth, his mother’s murder, and mentor Gwendolyn Brooks Read more
