Libraries always give me what I can only describe as a pleasant sense of vertigo. Walking down long aisles, surrounded and overwhelmed by the centuries of ideas and stories, I feel delighted by the possibilities I might experience. If you’re looking for fiction set in the unique environment of the library, check out these titles…
Top Picks: Fiction Based on True Stories
Living through strange times always gives me an appreciation for those stories that seem far-fetched, but actually turn out to be entirely plausible given how weird and unexpected life can be. If you're looking for a book that makes you exclaim, "What a world!?!" then have I got some picks for you. Why is it…
Top Picks: James Earl Jones
As James Earl Jones turns 90 on January 17, celebrate his life with a trip back through his cinematic history. Jones has created amazing and memorable work with his movie performances, voice acting and even a stage performance produced here in Chicago. Here are my top five movie recommendations for you. A romance set in…
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