Shayla Lawson on Living Free in a Dangerous World – Chicago Review of Books

Shayla Lawson on Living Free in a Dangerous World – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] I think Shayla Lawson is a literary genius, so their new book, How to Live Free in a Dangerous World, was among my top most anticipated 2024 titles. Shayla is not only whip-smart—agonizingly careful with each word and comma, so every sentence they write packs a punch—but they’re also masterful at making connections. They … Read more

The Women Can Save Themselves in “A Dangerous Business” – Chicago Review of Books

The Women Can Save Themselves in “A Dangerous Business” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Jane Smiley’s newest novel A Dangerous Business begins in the 1850s. The Gold Rush is in full swing as the American Civil War begins bubbling to the surface of society. Eliza literally makes a name for herself—changing her last name from Cargill to Ripple—by seeking employment at a brothel in Monterey, California after the … Read more