I cherish memories of spending time with my dad growing up on the South Side of Chicago, bonding over pizza and movies. It's times with my dad that made me into the father that I am today. As we honor fathers and fatherhood this month, check out these picture books celebrating dad: The Daddy Book: The Daddy…
Podcast Pairings: The Sequel
It’s June! Time to celebrate Audiobook Month with another edition of Podcast Pairings. Are you a fan of this delightful medium? If you're addicted to podcasts like I am, here are a few I’ve recently binged or kept in rotation, along with audiobook suggestions that make fun “listen-alikes.” S-Town: Earlier this year, podcast listeners were all…
Meet Chicago Children’s Author Laura Ruby
If you've never read a book by Laura Ruby, you're in for a treat. You'll be pulled into the book immediately by her rich descriptions of sights, sounds and even smells. She pulls you into a world that is just like ours, with a twist. What if you had a special ability or the world was just a little bit different?
New Pride Month Reads for Teens
The sun is out, the beaches are full and rainbow fashion statements are making an appearance. Which is to say, it's Pride Month! Here are some new teen titles to check out between living your truth and enjoying the sunshine. Our Own Private Universe by Robin Talley is a sweet, summer romance between Christa, a white lesbian…
Sara Paretsky and Chicago’s Fiercest Detective, V.I. Warshawski
This post is part of our occasional series Chicago Authors on eBooks, but Sara Paretsky's titles are also available in print, as noted below. Beloved fictional detective V.I. Warshawski emerged during a meeting between Sara Paretsky and a less-than-beloved boss over 35 years ago. As “Fred” droned on and Paretsky censored her “unprintable” thoughts, the…
Fairies and Folktales: Historical Fantasy
For those of you who like a little more magic than magical realism, I've got some books for you. These are all what could be considered historical fantasy, taking place in a specific time and place that actually existed. However, these books contain stuff that couldn't possibly occur in our current universe. Buckle up and prepare yourself…
Gwendolyn Brooks: Chicago’s Poet
Although born in Topeka, Kansas, a century ago, on June 7, 1917, Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks will always be remembered as a true Chicagoan. Brooks grew up in Chicago, where she began her writing career at 11, when she mailed a number of her poems to community newspapers. The Chicago Defender published a few of her earliest…
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