Big Sky Country is what it says on the license plates, and Montana is definitely that. While one of the least-populated states in the country, it more than makes up for it in gorgeous scenery. These mysteries all came out in 2018 and take place in Montana. They celebrate the natural wonders and the independent…
Classical Music: Books to Deepen Your Enjoyment
When you think of classical music, Beethoven, Mozart or Bach may be the first names that come to mind, but they're not all there is to it. Classical music is some of the most beautiful, stimulating and emotionally intense music in the world; it has the ability to move us. As a longtime fan, I've…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know The X-Files?
The X-Files had it all: a haunting soundtrack, aliens, conspiracies, monsters, shapeshifters, miracle babies, betrayals and bad guys you loved to hate. Over nine seasons, we followed Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they investigated the unexplainable. He was the believer, she was the skeptic. They survived gunshot wounds and alien abductions, and uncovered a…
Teen Fiction for World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 is the first World Suicide Prevention Day. Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death for people of all ages around the globe. For teens, this can mean a lot of things. Some teens have considered ending their own life, others have lost a friend or family member to…
Novel Destinations: North to Alaska
Alaska: you have to love it; otherwise, you'd leave. These mysteries are written by authors who obviously adore the Great North, particularly its scenery and eccentric inhabitants. Of course, a few obnoxious people have to ruin things for everyone else, so the law gets involved. Curl up with these series and read your way to…
Bring the Illi-noise! 4 Literary Illinoisans You Should Know
On December 3rd, Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday. On this date in 1818, we became the 21st state in the Union. The state's celebrating the Illinois Bicentennial all year long with events throughout Illinois. Every day in Illinois, amazing things are born, built and grown, including the work of these literary Illinoisans. Jumping Joliet brought…
Inspiring Novels about Labor Activists for Labor Day
My favorite bumper sticker is both witty and true: UNIONS: The Folks That Brought You the Weekend. The five-day work week. Collective bargaining. Safe working conditions. Labor activists fought for all these and more to improve workers' lives. Want to learn more about the labor movement's fascinating history? Check out these inspiring novels featuring union…
From Slates to Typewriters in Chicago’s Schools
Freshly sharped pencils are often associated with the beginning of a new school year. However, as students prepare to head back to class, many will forego pencils in favor of tablets or laptops. In some school districts, cursive writing instruction has been replaced by other courses. A simple pencil suddenly seems a little outdated. Looking…
Read Like A Mermaid
The end of summer always sneaks up on me, and this year it caused a slight panic about all the time I hadn't spent at the beach and in the water. So for the past few weeks, I've made it my goal to spend as much time as possible enjoying the waters of Lake Michigan…
Lincoln Park Zoo Turns 150
The Lincoln Park Zoo has been a staple of Chicago for longer than anyone alive today can remember—150 years to be exact. Beginning in 1868 with a donation of four swans from New York’s Central Park Zoo, the zoo has morphed and expanded countless times. These changes display both the zoo’s push toward modernization and zoology’s…
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