Matthew Quick is best known for The Silver Linings Playbook, his first novel and one that has been turned into a movie, Silver Linings Playbook. In these works, Pat Peoples is recently released from a mental institution where he was committed after an explosive argument with his estranged wife. He still loves her, she's moved on. Peoples starts compulsively working out and…
Descendants: Villains 2.0
By Mary
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a child of an evil storybook character? Disney's Descendants introduces the trouble-making kids of Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, the Evil Queen and Jafar as they make their way at a high school filled with heroes' kids. Will they set aside their differences and become friends or will…
Knitted Toys: Stretch Your Imagination
Toys are fun for everyone, no matter their age. Knitted toys are like that, too—they're interesting for every knitter, no matter their skill level. Check out these books for patterns that inspire your imagination, amuse (and amaze) your friends and help you learn new techniques. Chicagoan Anna Hrachovec combines her whimsical knitted characters with fantastical tales in her new book, Adventures in Mochi-Mochi Land. The sweet stories of…
Catching Up on High School Summer Reading
By Natalie
Maybe memories of high school aren't too far in your distant past, or maybe your son or daughter is enjoying the remaining days of summer before high school starts, or maybe you know a high schooler who is dreading their assigned summer reading. Or, more realistically, you're like me and blew off those high school summer reading assignments until just…
Open a Book and Travel the World
By Mary
Have you ever picked up a book, started to read it and felt like you were in a different place? Books can take you to many wonderful new places. Even if you aren't going anywhere for summer vacation, you can feel like you have been all over the globe, or beyond, just by reading. Check out these stories…
Graphic Novels to Read If You Can’t Get Away This Summer
By Jade
If I could spend the entire year traveling, I would. But like most people, I can't afford it. So I take pleasure in reading leisurely paced graphic novels that take me on virtual adventures. They are not packed with lots of information like travel guides and don't demand a lot of commitment like a novel…
Midway Plaisance: Streets of Chicago
By Lyle
Chicago has its share of unusual street names. For example, nobody quite knows what Agatite Avenue means. The origins and history of the name Midway Plaisance are also more mysterious than commonly assumed. It is the name of both a street and the park contained within the street’s northern and southern branches. According to the…
Say Goodbye to Hollywood: Stars, Real and Imagined
You know what Lisa Jakub looks like. You saw her in Mrs. Doubtfire and Matinee. But you don't see her anymore. Her book, You Look Like That Girl, explains why she walked away from a successful Hollywood career. First, however, she describes how she got into acting as a preschooler and her adventures as a child performer…
Writers & Friends
By Kate
The UN has designated July 30 the International Day of Friendship. We thought we'd celebrate the idea by taking a look at famous authors who were friends. Truman Capote and Harper Lee It's a well-known relationship and one that is worth mentioning first because it started the earlier than any other on the list. Truman Capote and…
Out of This World Movies for Kids!
By Portia
Encounter aliens or take a trip into outer space with these movies budding space explorers are sure to enjoy. Mars Needs Moms: Clean your room, take the dog for a walk, do your homework. Arrgh! Milo thinks he's heard more than enough from his mom until she's abducted by aliens from Mars. Race to Witch Mountain: When two aliens…
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