Growing up in Chicago seems to provide a lot of material for coming-of-age novels. These take place mostly in the 20th century and throughout the various neighborhoods. If you ever doubted that a particular place could have an effect on someone's growth, wonder no more. South Side Chicago in the Civil Rights period is the…
Women of the Stars
As we leave the 50th anniversary of the moonshot behind and look ahead to the Mars mission and a possible Space Corps, it's not as though these concepts haven't crossed our minds before. These are four books dealing with women in space, all recently published. Elma York is back in the sequel to The Calculating…
Top Picks: Christine Sneed
Whether you're looking for a collection of short stories or a novel, Christine Sneed has something for you. Her writing includes a variety of subjects—from families to celebrities—and covers themes of relationship dynamics and self-discovery. Sneed, who teaches creative writing at Northwestern University, received the 21st Century Award from Chicago Public Library Foundation in 2013…
Top Picks: Exploring Marc Chagall
Do you love Chagall's America Windows as much as I do? Want to know more about the artist? Check out these books!
Calming Music to Help You Focus: Part II
Do you need some music to help you ease into the fall? Here are my recommendations.
Hooray for Labor Day! Books for Kids
It's Labor Day weekend! Maybe you and your family are planning a lakefront barbecue, a picnic at the park or a weekend trip. But what are we celebrating when we celebrate Labor Day? Labor is another word for work, and Labor Day celebrates working people. This Labor Day, get inspired by tales of American workers…
Historical Recipes and Nutrition Advice from the State of Illinois
One of the missions of the Illinois Department of Public Health is to educate people about health issues, including nutrition. For over a hundred years, the department has published booklets and pamphlets about what to eat, what not to eat and how to plan meals on a budget. Many include recipes. It's fun to look…
Read Like a Friend: What Would the Friends Characters Read?
In honor of the 25th anniversary of Friends on September 22, here are Dana's recommendations for what each character might be reading today.
Back-to-School Blues: Teen Fiction with Blue Covers
It's that time of year already: When returning to school can trigger all kinds of feels and leave you singing the back-to-school blues. Why not soothe those blues with a great book? Here are some teen titles with blue covers to match your mood. If you're looking for a mystery to keep you on the…
Love and Fate
Like sweeping, romantic stories with a sense of atmosphere? Even want a little cry? I have books for you. Whether it's in the mythical past or the fairytale atmosphere of 1950's Tehran, fate plays a big part in these stories of love gone astray. Family disappointment Patroclus befriends golden boy Achilles in pre-Trojan War Greece…
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