Transition as Entry Point in “The Best Possible Experience” – Chicago Review of Books

Transition as Entry Point in “The Best Possible Experience” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] In his debut story collection, The Best Possible Experience, Nishanth Injam creates characters in tight, liminal spaces, between homes and countries, and in transitional phases of life. From a young girl waiting for a gaggle of boys, to a man on a city bus, to a granddaughter and grandfather reflecting on their changing relationship, … Read more

“Everyone Remain Calm,” “Once I Was Cool,” and the Experience of Change – Chicago Review of Books

“Everyone Remain Calm,” “Once I Was Cool,” and the Experience of Change – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Reading Megan Stielstra is like having a cool older sister telling you it’ll be okay. She doesn’t sugarcoat the truth; she acknowledges things are hard. That honesty makes you trust her. Plus, she’s smart and makes you laugh—it’s no wonder we walk away from reading her books feeling better. My first introduction to Stielstra’s … Read more

The Tactile Experience of History in “Tales of Forgotten Chicago” – Chicago Review of Books

The Tactile Experience of History in “Tales of Forgotten Chicago” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Reading Richard Lindberg’s new book Tales of Forgotten Chicago is like spending the afternoon exploring Chicago’s attic. Nestled in amongst the holiday decorations and old suitcases are people, places, and events that were once the talk of the Windy City, but have since slipped from civic memory. Richard Lindberg, an award-winning author and historian, … Read more