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Six Awesome Photos of Comiskey Park's Final Years

Six Awesome Photos of Comiskey Park’s Final Years

In a new book, photographer Thomas W. Harney captures scenes of the White Sox stadium from an era that seems more than just a few decades in the past.

Posted April 10, 2013, at 11:50 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Five Chicago Authors Target Violence in Their Latest Books

Five Chicago Authors Target Violence in Their Latest Books

Here's a quick roundup from our friends at the Reader about the local authors tackling a tough topic.

Posted April 5, 2013, at 2:20 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
‘The Sunshine When She’s Gone’ Review: It’s a Huge Relief This Book Is So Good

‘The Sunshine When She’s Gone’ Review: It’s a Huge Relief This Book Is So Good

Thea Goodman's novel captures the stress a new baby can put on a relationship. And that means I can still be friends with her.

Posted March 20, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
This Chicago High School Class Says its Crowd-Sourced Novel is 'Genius'

This Chicago High School Class Says its Crowd-Sourced Novel is ‘Genius’

A class of 30 seniors at Whitney Young co-wrote and self-published a novel called 30 Days to Empathy.

Posted March 7, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Our Q&A with Michael Hainey on his Excellent New Book

Our Q&A with Michael Hainey on his Excellent New Book

Tonight and tomorrow evening, Michael Hainey will be around town reading from his new book After Visiting Friends, a book that uncovers the truth behind his father's mysterious death—and finds some family secrets along with it.

Posted Feb. 28, 2013, at 1:50 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Sandburg’s Newly Discovered “Revolver” Continues His Lincoln Fascination

Sandburg’s Newly Discovered “Revolver” Continues His Lincoln Fascination

The new work by the acclaimed writer, discovered by a former professor at the University of Illinois, could reflect Sandburg’s concerns about Lincoln’s murder.

Posted Jan. 29, 2013, at 1:08 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Best Reads of 2012

Best Reads of 2012

Our favorite books and articles of the year include a disturbingly accurate portrayal of some real-life upper crust Chicagoans; a story about the New York Pizza wars; and a graphic novel about a kinder, gentler Darth Vader

Posted Dec. 24, 2012, at 11:32 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)