For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] April showers are in the forecast here in Chicago, but thankfully with the arrival of spring comes a downpour of new book releases! This month is a celebration of lyricism in all forms, from masterful poetry collections and insightful memoirs to fiction that prods at the connections we make with one another. There’s something … Read more
[ad_1] My friends and I have a running tally of how long we can go before someone we cross paths with mentions the Great Chicago Fire. It’s become something of a local twist to the “How often do you think of the Roman Empire” trend, where the topic happens to find its way into the … Read more
[ad_1] The groundhog didn’t see its shadow this year, and our team can confirm that it certainly feels like spring is nearly here. I can’t lie and say I’m not looking forward to a March where I can grab a light jacket and a book and head outside for some outdoor reading. But whether or … Read more
[ad_1] February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s certainly full of exciting new releases! Here in Chicago, we’re trying to adjust to a winter that has been notably inconsistent. From frigid temperatures and snow to now relatively balmy temperatures, we’re here to say that things are certainly heating up both outside … Read more
[ad_1] It’s probably an impossible task to chronicle every book coming out from writers in a city of nearly three million people, but here we are. This is the second year of what has become my favorite and most daunting annual project, and here I am again worried that I may have missed something. But … Read more
[ad_1] Get your to-read list ready, because with the New Year comes new opportunities to discover exciting debuts and the latest releases from your favorite authors! There is no slow ramp up when it comes to 2024, as January sees a number releases we’ve been greatly anticipating here at the Chicago Review of Books. We … Read more
[ad_1] Happy holidays from the Chicago Review of Books! Like most things, book releases tend to slow down a bit toward the end of the year. But 2023 has been an exceptional year for readers, so it’s no surprise that we have a wide collection of books to look forward to for the winter season. … Read more
[ad_1] Gabriel Bump has always exuded hopefulness in his writing. The young narrator of his debut novel Everywhere You Don’t Belong quickly became a classic voice in Chicago literature, echoing a sense of dazzling and at times unrealized optimism about his community, reminiscent of writers like Sandra Cisneros and Stuart Dybek. But even if home … Read more
[ad_1] If you’re like us, you’re probably preparing for the longer and colder nights with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Sure, with time change comes the approach of the holidays, but here in Chicago the gift of snow often arrives far too often and plentiful. But fear not, because November means it’s also the … Read more
[ad_1] By the time October rolls around, it’s no secret what we’re looking forward to. With the turn of the season and the falling leaves comes plenty of opportunities for cozy blankets, a warm cup of tea, and a book that will scare you into sleeping with all the lights off. Okay, so maybe horror … Read more