For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] I vividly remember a moment when someone in one of my writing workshops described my writing as “blue collar” because I was writing about my father’s work as a Chicago firefighter. Until then, I had always viewed my upbringing as comfortably middle class. My parents worked incredibly hard and sacrificed often in order to … Read more
[ad_1] Let me start with a big claim: In what has already been a fantastic year for readers, September may just be the most exciting month of new releases yet. As our team sat down to prepare for this month, we were astounded to see so many books we couldn’t wait to read coming out … Read more
[ad_1] Let me start with a big claim: In what has already been a fantastic year for readers, September may just be the most exciting month of new releases yet. As our team sat down to prepare for this month, we were astounded to see so many books we couldn’t wait to read coming out … Read more
[ad_1] It’s been a long, hot summer. Usually by this time of year the pace begins to slow a bit, as the weather prompts us to find solace wherever we can. But the pace of exciting releases continues to speed along! The books we’re sharing in August wade into something a bit more uncanny, from … Read more
[ad_1] There are few writers working today that have shown as much willingness to work across the breadth of genre and subvert its conventions as Colson Whitehead. From the unique blend of reportage and memoir in The Noble Hustle and the post-apocalyptic horror of Zone One to the speculative fiction of The Intuitionist and the … Read more
[ad_1] 2023 has been a great year for readers so far! With so many books that deserve attention and praise, we asked our Chicago Review of Books team members to share their favorites high school superlatives style—including the most surprising or unforgettable read, the book most likely to end up on our “Best Of 2023” … Read more
[ad_1] The dog days of summer are here, and the book releases keep marching on! From high-profile returns from award-winning authors to can’t-miss additions to the genres of memoir, horror, poetry, and more, there’s something for every reader’s taste this month. So grab your towel and one of these 12 new July releases and head … Read more
[ad_1] We’re nearly halfway through the year, and 2023 is looking like a landmark year for books written by Chicago authors. There certainly has been plenty to celebrate, including new releases from Rebecca Makkai, Catherine Lacey, and Jac Jemc just to name a few. But there’s plenty more where that came from! Maybe you’re here … Read more
[ad_1] It’s hard to believe, but we’re already halfway through the year! 2023 has been year for book lovers, and here at the Chicago Review of Books we’re excited to share that June will continue that trend. With new releases from some of our favorite Chicago authors as well as the return of literary icons … Read more
[ad_1] Chicagoans know that you can’t officially say goodbye to winter until May arrives, so it’s not an exaggeration to say that we’re thrilled to welcome in the start of the new month! With summer clearly in our view, it’s time to start thinking about your warm weather reading plans. We’re talking books that you’ll … Read more