It's a good year for Stephen King fans. Carrie, the first Stephen King film adaptation, came out over 40 years ago, and Hollywood keeps turning back to his prolific catalog for inspiration. King adaptations are so hot right now with The Dark Tower hitting the big screen this week and the much-hyped It remake coming out in early September. Sure…
Laughs in Space
Authors often use science fiction to ask Big Questions. That's fine and all, but could we yuk it up once in a while? The truly gifted can manage both, and I tried to include some of them in this post, but mostly, this is for fun. R. Wilson Rogers is returned to the military after a…
I’m with the Band: Books Featuring Teen Musicians
By Amy
August offers exciting experiences for Chicago music lovers. Whether you trek to Lollapalooza to see local hero Chance the Rapper or prefer to watch Katy Perry host the MTV Music Awards in the comfort of your own home, these teen novels about musicians might inspire you to start your own band. Ever dream of touring the country? After…
Get Slimed! Books for Kids
By Evelyn
Do you love slime? Or maybe slime grosses you out? Whatever the case may be, prepare to get slimed by these cool books. Yes, it's really true! We Came From Slime. Read all about it in this exploration of life before the dinosaurs arrived. Get the Scoop on Animal Snot, Spit & Slime! Who knew there could be so…
Like Girl with a Pearl Earring? Read These Books
Tracy Chevalier's masterpiece is about a masterpiece: the eponymous Girl With A Pearl Earring. If you haven't read it, it's about a servant girl who captures the imagination of Johannes Vermeer and inspires him to create what is probably his most famous work. This book is well-praised for among other things, the sensual immersion in…
Caught Reading: Cool Reads on Hot Days, July 2017
By Jennifer
July brings hot sun, warm breezes, fireworks, barbecues and sandy beaches. As things heat up this summer, we caught you reading some cool summer reads. Heating up the grill at Foster Beach over the Independence Day weekend, we spied several readers devouring more than just hot dogs and burgers. Underneath the shade of a tree…
Top Picks: Queen Latifah
Girls Trip, opening this weekend, brings another opportunity to see Queen Latifah on the big screen. It's a movie that promises humor and heart as four college friends (Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish and Queen Latifah) reunite for a girls weekend. Humor and heart are two of Queen Latifah's trademarks, so let's look at some of…
Truth or Terror? Shark Books and Movies
By Patrice
It’s that time of year again! Discovery Channel's Shark Week! Considered one of the deadliest predators in the ocean (mostly because of the great white, affectionately nicknamed "the white death"), sharks have fascinated recent generations with their fierce predatory nature and sly cunningness. They've inspired legends and fear thanks to real-life incidents such as the Jersey Shore shark…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Chicago Cubs?
By Ellen
Can you smell the peanuts and Cracker Jack? It's baseball season in Chicago! Test your baseball knowledge with our Cubs quiz. (We've got a quiz for each flavor of fan, so be sure to try Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Chicago White Sox?) And then learn more about the reigning World Series champions with…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the White Sox?
By Ellen
How many times will you sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" this summer? Baseball helps make summer Chicago's best season. Test your baseball knowledge with our White Sox quiz. (We've got a quiz for backers of each team, so be sure to try Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Chicago Cubs?) And then pick up one…
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