For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] Spring is finally here, and the Chicago Review of Books team couldn’t be more excited! The season brings us hints of warmer weather, new life, and plenty of exciting releases. Our list this month offers so much to look forward to, from landmark debuts of fresh voices to eye-opening works of nonfiction. Even if … Read more
[ad_1] Anthologies are simultaneously one of the most important venues for literature and an almost impossible task to create. Readers expect to be enlightened on multiple levels, with each individual entry telling a cohesive story while also working collectively with the other entries to add up to a larger meaning. At the heart of every … Read more
[ad_1] Our lives aren’t movies, no matter how much we may dream of the cinematic pan out of a “happily ever after” conclusion. In real life, juries don’t reach a verdict within a 90-minute runtime, the killer doesn’t always face justice, and memories don’t play back clearly like a full scene. Oftentimes the truth is … Read more
[ad_1] Here in Chicago, we’re careful about declaring that spring has officially arrived, because we know that all it takes is one snow storm to throw us back into the depths of winter weather again. But it never hurts to dream, especially when the days are growing longer and our books can take us to … Read more
[ad_1] February is here, which means love is in the air and a whole host of new books are on the horizon! There’s so much to look forward to this month, including a number of exciting memoirs, debuts, and at least seven books from Chicago authors. Add that the days are slowly beginning to get … Read more
[ad_1] 2023 is poised to be a landmark year for literature in Chicago. It can be overwhelming to stay on top of all the latest books from Chicago authors, especially when this next year is filled with so many releases from some of today’s brightest stars such as Rebecca Makkai, Luis Alberto Urrea, and more, … Read more
[ad_1] Can you believe the holiday season is already here? While December is often a time to look forward to the New Year, the publishing industry never stops. If you’re looking for a book to accompany you on your winter travels or need to sprint to complete your reading goals, there are plenty of exciting … Read more
[ad_1] Summer brings warm weather and even hotter new releases, especially in Chicago. If you’re looking for a book to nestle up with as you dig your toes in the sand along Lake Michigan or another distant beach, our neighborhood authors are here to please. Here are some of the best Chicago-inspired fiction, poetry, nonfiction, … Read more
[ad_1] Authors have spared few words when writing about the beauty and bruises of Chicago throughout its history as a literary muse. But for every story that leans into nostalgia and earnestness, rarely have we seen fiction that explores the more absurd aspects of the city and those who lead it. Nelson Algren once wrote … Read more
[ad_1] Ever since I finished reading Emily Maloney’s essay collection Cost of Living, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the first time that I noticed the financial burden of living and dying. I believe for me it was when I was fairly young, shortly after my uncle passed away by suicide and I … Read more