FOX 32 Chicago and Chicago Public Library are inspiring Chicagoans to read and discover endless possibilities at their local library. 

Below are some of the favorite book selections by FOX 32 Chicago anchors and reporters.

Anita's Favorite Reads

Anita Blanton is a Good Day Chicago anchor at FOX 32 Chicago. 

"Without a doubt, or a hesitation, Charlotte's Web., opens a new window It made me want a pig!!!! My parents weren’t on board to purchase one as I had hoped and cried for at the time. But, I’m grateful that they at least honored my extreme gravitation toward these cute little animals by taking me to a farm where I could play with them.”

“Lifechanging. The Shack stretches you with its unconventional plot. Novel turned film because it’s JUST THAT GOOD!”

“ ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ by Dr. Maya Angelou was a north star for me! If she wrote it, I devoured it. Her words were so deep and messages applicable. Find your voice and SING despite anything or anyone who may try to silence you or hold you back! Your life has meaning. And your struggles are just a part of the process.”

Jake's Favorite Reads

Jake Hamilton is the entertainment reporter at FOX 32 Chicago.

"The Great Gatsby is a reminder that grief, loneliness and regret are the great equalizers in life, that drown the poor and rich alike.”

"The Shining is the greatest book ever about being a writer, a watershed moment in modern horror that transformed a generation of readers.”

“The story Where the Wild Things Are really solidified the power of imagination, that stories could take me anywhere if I tried hard enough.”

Justine's Favorite Reads

Justine Baker is a digital reporter for FOX 32 Chicago.

"The Rainbow Fish is a visual masterpiece!"

"The Alchemist is my go-to read when I need a little motivation. I read it at least once a year.”

" I was hooked when I read the first chapter of The Fault in Our Stars."

Tia's Favorite Reads

Tia Ewing is a reporter at FOX 32 Chicago.

Tia Ewing recommends Msomaji's Magic Carpet for children readers.

Tia Ewing recommends Coming Home for adult readers.

Tia Ewing recommends the Baby Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin for young adult readers.

Paris's Favorite Reads

Paris Schutz is Political Correspondent for FOX 32 Chicago.

"To me, An American Tragedy is the quintessential book about the 'dark' side of American industry and ruthless capitalism."

Paris recommends Where the Wild Things Are for children readers.

Paris recommends The Boxcar Children for young adult readers.

Roseanne's Favorite Reads

Roseanne Tellez is a reporter for FOX 32 Chicago.

Roseanne recommends Joseph Had A Little Overcoat for children readers.

Reseanne recommends The Fault in Our Stars for teenage readers.

Reseanne recommends The Devil in the White City for adult readers.

Sylvia's Favorite Reads

Sylvia is an anchor with FOX 32 Chicago.

“A Wrinkle in Time is a great story about a young girl who has to travel back in time to save her dad. It’s a young adult fantasy. I must have read it multiple times and for some reason it left a lasting impression. In 2018 Oprah made it into a movie but I never watched it. I wanted to savor what I created in my imagination.”