Biblioracle: Is Marlon James’ new novel ‘The Disappearers’ the novel of the decade?
The capsule summary is that "The Disappearers" is about the vicious homophobia of James' home...
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A stadium unveiled, a neon sign lit, Día de Muertos: Our walking tour through the fall season
From architectural highlights to cultural happenings to Chicago's spooky season, a look ahead at the...
‘Orbital’ is One Book, One Chicago’s 25th anniversary selection
The Chicago Public Library on Wednesday announced Samantha Harvey's Booker Prize-winning novel “Orbital” as the...
Biblioracle: Jacqueline Harpman’s ‘I Who Have Never Known Men’ has resurfaced thanks to BookTok
The American translation making the rounds on TikTok was published by Transit Books in 2022,...
Today in History: Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ published
On Sept. 5, 1957, Jack Kerouac’s novel “On the Road” was published.
Andy Weir, author of ‘The Martian’ and ‘Project Hail Mary,’ buys Winnetka mansion for $6.8M
Andy Weir, the science-fiction writer of “The Martian” and “Project Hail Mary,” paid $6.8 million...
Wendell Berry, Kentucky-born author who advocated a simpler life, has died at 92
Wendell Berry, the Kentucky-born author and agrarian who in poems, stories, novels and essays celebrated...
Valparaiso teacher-turned-author’s book among nine honored works
Two years before speculation about the Chicago Bears making Northwest Indiana their home, Valparaiso author...
Biblioracle: ‘The Nerd Reich’ looks at tech industry billionaires’ impact on democracy
Describing the thesis of journalist and podcaster Gil Duran's new book, "The Nerd Reich," makes...
Dolly Parton’s death brings surge in Will County Imagination Library sign ups
Interest in the Imagination Library of Will County surged with 730 new members following the...