2017 marks the centennial of Carson McCullers' birth. Considered to be among the most significant American writers of the 20th century, McCullers was born Lula Carson Smith in Columbus, Ga., on February 19, 1917 to a family with deep roots in the South. Her grandfather was a former plantation owner and Confederate hero. At 17…
Postcards from Rural America
If you've lived your whole life in the shadow of skyscrapers, it might be hard to imagine what it's like to live in rural America. But even though the scenery is different, high school is much the same: classes, friends, dates and plenty of drama. Check out these stories about teens who've grown up far…
Girl Superpower
If you loved Ms. Marvel or Squirrel Girl and you're looking for more superhero comics with girl power, try one of these awesome spin-offs and reboots from 2016. When Dinah joins the freshly renamed rock band Black Canary as its new lead singer, her bandmates have no idea that she's really a supersonic superhero whose voice can shatter more…
Share the Drama with Your Mama: Junior Adaptations of Adult Bestsellers
Have you ever been curious about what's on the other side of the library? The adult side? You don't have to wonder any longer. Now you can feed your curiosity with these junior adaptations of adult bestsellers. I have a feeling you've already heard of the first book on our list. Hidden Figures is the true story of…
Monstrous Love: Lovesick Movie Monsters
As Valentine's Day approaches, tales of first kisses, secret admirers and first loves abound. But relationships aren't always candy hearts and chocolate kisses. In fact, in these cinematic classics, love turns downright monstrous. Dracula: "There are far worse things awaiting man than death," Count Dracula warns the beautiful Mina Harker. Eternal loneliness is inevitable when you just can't stop…
Crazy for You: Sweet Valentine’s Day Reads for Kids
Love is in the air this month with Valentine's Day close at hand. From sweet treats to red hearts, it's a time when people share feelings of love, affection and friendship with one another. Valentine's Day offers some warmth and happiness in an otherwise dreary season. This love-filled day is the perfect time to enjoy these…
Top 5 Food and Cooking Magazines on Zinio
We explore the theme “Eat, Think, Grow” this One Book, One Chicago season, with this year’s book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. After reading the book, you may be inspired to try some new recipes at home. To get ideas for great recipes, explore our collection of food and cooking magazines on Zinio. You can download the…
Whispering Sweet Nothings: Audio Love Stories
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with love stories that are classic, screwy, troubled, or just plain fascinating. Let these narrators transport you as they bring these rich characters and settings to life with the power of their voices. This recent cold snap makes it the perfect time to sink into Doctor Zhivago. AudioFile Magazine bestowed its coveted Earphones…
Snow Awesome! Winter Sports Reads for Teens
It’s already February, and Chicago is still mostly mild and totally snow-free! If missing out on that "real" Chicago winter has left you wishing for snow, and you don’t already have plans to head to the mountains, you’ll be happy to hear the groundhog saw his shadow. That’s six extra weeks to find the winter…
Fun Feminist Essays: What to Read if You Like Amy Schumer and Lena Dunham
You've read Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham and The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer, so what next if you like your nonfiction feminist and funny? I have a few recent items that just might fit the bill. Most recent is Moranifesto by Caitlin Moran. In these essays, some from her newspaper…
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