Caught Reading: Purple Line, October 2015

Today I caught riders reading on the Purple Line, and boy, do they know how to pick a book! Here are some of the titles keeping them occupied.

In After You, the sequel to Me Before You, Jo Jo Moyes continues Louisa Clark's story. The story picks up after the transformative six months Louisa spent with Will Trainer. Will Louisa find direction in her life and love again?

Kitchens of the Great Midwest, the debut novel from J. Ryan Stradal, tells the story of a young girl in Minnesota who develops an extraordinary palate as she grows up. Each chapter in this unique novel tells the story of a single dish and character.

Kent Haruf tells a quietly moving story in his final novel, Our Souls at Night, of two long-widowed neighbors who find each other only to have their friendship challenged by the people they love most.

It's that time of year again—readers are getting in the Halloween spirit! I spied one reader with the classic title We Have Always Lived in the Castle. This creepy story of a possibly murderous family and the arrival of a greedy cousin will have you on the edge of your seat.

And, of course, I spotted a Purple Line rider with The Third Coast, the current One Book, One Chicago selection. Author Thomas Dyja presents a critically acclaimed history of Chicago at mid-century, featuring many of the incredible personalities that shaped American culture.

We'll continue keeping you in the loop on what titles Chicagoans are reading, so stay tuned!