Kristin Kloberdanz

Author Stella Atrium: An academic inspired by science fiction

May 9, 2019 at 10:04 p.m.

Authors of science fiction and fantasy often ground their writing in real-life history and social issues. Star Hall, a Chicago author who writes under the pen name Stella Atrium, became...

Michael Lerman uses assistive technology to self-publish poetry

May 9, 2019 at 10:00 p.m.

This past June, Michael Lerman, 38, self-published "Flow of Illuminati," the second book of verses in his Michaels Lyric series. He writes of sadness and lovesickness, joy and pain. His...

It’s summertime and the reading’s easy

June 19, 2018 at 1:42 p.m.

As life seems to slow to a snail's pace during summer's languorous days, it's the perfect time to indulge in reading. Thrillers and spooky tales provide a particular chill on...

It’s summertime and the reading’s easy

November 3, 2021 at 8:30 p.m.

As life seems to slow to a snail's pace during summer's languorous days, it's the perfect time to indulge in reading. Thrillers and spooky tales provide a particular chill on...

It’s summertime and the reading’s easy

December 24, 2018 at 4:21 p.m.

As life seems to slow to a snail's pace during summer's languorous days, it's the perfect time to indulge in reading. Thrillers and spooky tales provide a particular chill on...

Teen reads: Winter

May 9, 2019 at 8:22 p.m.

"Ashfall" by Mike Mullin Tanglewood Press, 476 pages, $16.95 Ages 12 and up Apocalyptic books are always an entertaining diversion because they force you to imagine a dystopian future where...

Teen reads: September

May 9, 2019 at 8:19 p.m.

"This Thing Called the Future" By J. L. Powers Cinco Puntos Press, 208 pages, $16.95 Ages 13 and up Khosi is a 14-year-old girl living on the edge of Pietermaritzburg,...

“Will Grayson, Will Grayson” by John Green and David Levithan

May 9, 2019 at 8:17 p.m.

"Will Grayson, Will Grayson" By John Green & David Levithan Dutton, $19.99, 304 pages Ages 14 and up One crappy night in Chicago, two teenage boys meet in a dirty...

“Accomplice” by Eireann Corrigan

May 9, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

"Accomplice" By Eireann Corrigan Scholastic Press, $17.99 (304 pages) Ages 12 and up Just what would you do to ensure that you stand out on your college applications? Probably join...

“This Gorgeous Game” by Donna Freitas

May 9, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

"This Gorgeous Game" By Donna Freitas Frances Foster Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), $16.99 (240 pages) Ages 12 and up Olivia is thrilled when her literary hero, novelist and...

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