Satire, sarcasm and science fiction feature in the writing of this acclaimed American author, who cared deeply about humanity.
Windy City Mysteries
In these mystery novels, investigators dive deep into Chicago’s neighborhoods to catch killers and solve crimes.
Great Reads for Great Outdoors Month
Pack your hat, water bottle and these nature guides as you head out to celebrate Great Outdoors Month in June.
Waste Not: 5 Articles on the Zero-Waste Movement
The global extinction of species warned of in this year’s One Book, One Chicago selection, The Sixth Extinction, has many of us thinking about how we can help save our climate. One way is by reducing the amount of waste we produce. When products are disposed of, they are either put in landfills, burned or…
Fight Climate Change with Food: 5 Articles
According to a recent report, Climate Change and the Land from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we can help fight climate change by eating less meat. The issue is becoming increasingly urgent as we learn that climate change is causing a mass extinction of species worldwide. Elizabeth Kolbert explores this topic in…
Celebrate the Great Lakes on Earth Day!
Earth Day on April 22 is a time to celebrate nature! Lake Michigan is Chicago's very own natural wonder and along with the other Great Lakes ranks among the largest lakes in the world. In The Death and Life of the Great Lakes Milwaukee journalist Dan Egan writes that the Great Lakes are actually more…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Harry Potter Movies?
How much of a Potterhead are you? The magic of Harry Potter first came to the silver screen in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and remains one of the most popular film series ever made. Test your wizarding knowledge with this quiz. (Love the books, too? Check out our quiz on Harry Potter books.)…
Happy 75th Birthday, Martin Scorsese!
This month we celebrate the 75th birthday of moviemaker Martin Scorsese with a look at some of his best movies. What better way to get to know someone than by learning how he does his work? Martin Scorsese in Ten Scenes takes 10 of his iconic movies and describes how he created a significant scene…
Julia Roberts Turns 50!
Hollywood film star Julia Roberts turns 50 on October 28. To celebrate her birthday, we're highlighting some of her work, both past and upcoming. Julia Roberts became a star at 23 with her romantic comedy Pretty Woman, about Vivian Ward, a beautiful prostitute who finds happily ever after with a wealthy businessman played by 1980s…
What’s Your Street Style?
Street style is fashion that people wear in everyday urban life. You don't need money or designer labels to participate, and it stresses individuality over conformity. Paris Street Style showcases women who specialize in "the cultivation of effortless chic." Although inventiveness is encouraged, there are certain rules like not wearing Converse after age 26 or hair…
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