Meet the world's first female detective, Kate Warne, and her spunky niece, Nell, in Kate Hannigan's latest novel The Detective's Assistant. On the eve of the Civil War, the Pinkerton Detective Agency hired the first female detective, Kate Warne. A master of disguise, Kate went on to solve several mysteries and thwart an assassination attempt…
See You at C2E2!
This weekend is C2E2, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, where fans of comics, television and movies gather to celebrate pop culture. Started in 2010, C2E2 hosts a Family Headquarters where even the youngest fans can partake in pop culture-themed activities. You can be ready for C2E2 by checking out some great books from the worlds of science…
DIY Home Projects: Inside and Out
I'm feeling rather ambitious this spring and am getting ready to tackle many projects both inside and outside the house. This is my second year as a homeowner and I want to really "dig in" and "hammer out" some style on our home (ha-ha), but I don't have the funds to do all that I want…
Vikings Spotted on Lake Michigan!
The northmen of legend have landed at the Field Museum with a wealth of history and ancient treasures for you to discover! In the new Vikings exhibit, you'll explore the relics, legends and legacy of Viking civilization. Here at CPL, you can continue your journey with these epic tales: Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom is…
Can’t Get Enough Jane Austen?
I first encountered Jane Austen through the BBC miniseries Pride and Prejudice. After falling in love with Colin Firth as only a girl of 12 can, I quickly devoured as much Austen as I could get my hands on. Years later, I still grab Persuasion to read on vacation. I recommend the following titles for all Jane…
Kids Crying? Raining Outside? What to Do?
It's raining! What do we do now? Spend the day at the library of course. Start by gathering books like Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle, It's Raining! by Gail Gibbons, and Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems. Find a cozy seat in the children's area and get ready for these books…
Rush Street: The Place to Be in 1950
Rush Street is a narrow street stretching from the Chicago River (400 North) to Cedar Street (1138 North). Rush was named after Dr. Benjamin Rush, a famous Revolutionary War doctor. In the mid-twentieth century, Rush Street meant nightclubs. Chicago: Confidential! describes Rush Street in 1950: East of Clark Street is Rush Street. Clark gets the…
Discuss Part 6: The League of the Golden Key
What are your thoughts on The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay? Part 6, “The League of the Golden Key,” is the final section of the novel. How did you feel at the end of the novel? What did you think of the various “golden keys” given to characters throughout the section, from the discovery…
Can’t We Talk About Something More Graphic? Memoirs With Pictures
Roz Chast's Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? is her memoir of caring for her ailing parents, who in general do not think death will occur if it isn't talked about. Chast, a cartoonist for the New Yorker, combines text with graphics to tell the story of her parents' decline and its effect on her, their anxious…
The Winner of the Greatest Ever Chicago Book
The Chicago Reader has finally decided the winner of the Greatest Ever Chicago Book NCAA-style tournament and it is The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. Wilkerson's history of the Great Migration beat out Studs Terkel's Working, a book about the lives of working people. It was a close race, however, with six judges selecting…
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