Our Favorite Debuts of 2023 – Chicago Review of Books

Our Favorite Debuts of 2023 – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] I both love and hate end of the year book lists—love because they’re fun roundups full of great titles. But they also make me cringe, even silently rage, because without fail, they leave out amazing books that deserve the spotlight, arguably more than the mega bestsellers often dominating the lists. But the cold mechanics … Read more

Don’t Miss These Incredible 2022 Debuts – Chicago Review of Books

Don’t Miss These Incredible 2022 Debuts – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Let’s be real: end of the year book lists are incredibly subjective. They end up being a roundup of books that whoever the person putting the list together loved. And there’s obviously a wide gap between what was published versus what this particular person read. And yet, I personally love these roundup lists, especially … Read more

18 Notable Debuts by Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Non-conforming Authors – Chicago Review of Books

18 Notable Debuts by Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Non-conforming Authors – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Being a debut author is overwhelming in any year, but those who published books in 2020 have dealt with challenges none could have ever imagined (a global pandemic, the news cycle from hell, and everything and everyone going online). Despite that, this year brought us many standout books by established trans, non-binary, and gender … Read more