Books & Readings
6 months
ago
The Real Roxie Hart Was Too Beautiful to Execute
And other tidbits from a new book on the real-life women who inspired Chicago.
7 months
ago
The Big Question: What’s the Meaning of the Universe?
We asked U. of C. astrophysicist Dan Hooper, whose new book, At the Edge of Time, dives deep into the Big Bang.
8 months
ago
Liz Phair’s Time in Chicago Wasn’t All Horror Stories
The singer-songwriter discusses her new memoir in advance of an appearance at Chicago Ideas Week.
8 months
ago
Having Trouble Sleeping? Try Reading Kevin Huizenga’s Graphic Novel About Having Trouble Sleeping
In The River at Night, a man’s nighttime recollections unspool into his life story.
8 months
ago
Be a Better Reader With Tips From a Test-Prep Guru
Stephen Byer, founder of tutoring company Byer Educational Consulting, shares some secrets.
8 months
ago
A New Book Offers Support to Kids with Incarcerated Parents
Missing Daddy, a collaboration between writer Mariame Kaba and visual artist bria royal, hit shelves earlier this month.
8 months
ago
Making Kids’ Books From Construction Sites
Children’s book author Sherri Duskey Rinker on finding inspiration in traffic jams
9 months
ago
Rachel DeWoskin Is Done with Likable Characters
The author and University of Chicago professor discusses her new novel, Banshee, and the erasure of female rage.
10 months
ago
A Rediscovered Diary Takes On New Life
Kathryn Scanlan discusses her new book, Aug 9—Fog, and the rural Illinoisan diarist behind it.
10 months
ago
