According to the American Library Association, summer reading lists have been around since the 1890s. Still, this century-old tradition for tweens and teens is often met with trepidation. Reading should never feel like work. We’ve got a list of must-read young adult titles sure to keep your child’s nose in a book and you calling […]
Chicago author Allison Pataki cannot be slowed down. Regarded as a “force in historical fiction,” this New York Times best-selling author published her first two novels within a year of each other, and has already begun to tackle her next, highly anticipated project, a sequel to “The Accidental Empress.” Marrying history and fiction in an […]
Food isn’t just about sustenance—it’s also about family, friends and fellowship. It is the thread by which we’re all tied, breakfast through dinner, those moments in our lives that flow from circumspect to celebratory. Here are several great books that celebrate the importance of a good meal. Fresh Off the Boat Eddie Huang Before it […]
Reading a good book? Great. Sharing it with friends and neighbors? Even better. Wilmette Public Library’s “One Book, Everybody Reads” program turns 10 this year, and is celebrating with its 2015 selection, “Some Luck,” from Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley. The library couldn’t be happier with the program’s success. “The One Book program has steadily […]
Many of the best movies are derived from books and most of the time, no matter how wonderful the movie is, the book is even more spectacular. You’ll want to get your hands on these best-selling books before you watch the characters come to life on the big screen. Me Before You Jojo Moyes In […]
Does the warm weather have you feeling inspired to tackle spring cleaning? Whether you want to revamp your closet, clean your fridge or (finally) tackle those piles of paperwork, we can help. If it’s your marriage that could use some sprucing up, we’ve got a guide for that, too. And, if you just want to […]
‘Tis the season of the clean—that irrepressible urge to throw out, organize and get your act together. Here are eight great suggestions that’ll inspire and inform—just remember to pass them on so they’re not cluttering a shelf! Coming Clean: A Memoir Kimberly Rae Miller Kick your spring cleaning season off with this memoir—the story […]
I’m throwing a little shade on “50 Shades.” Listen, I don’t want to rain on anyone’s sex-fueled parade as gaggles of ladies and their partners head out to see the much-heralded movie version of E.L. James’ runaway erotica read. But honestly, there’s just so much better out there when it comes to love stories. Looking […]
Ladies, the first book club session of the year is about to be called to order. Are you ready with your book choices? Here are several great options—some currently on the shelves, others coming later this spring—that are sure to generate a lot of conversation. The Boston Girl Anita Diamant Brand new in stores, the author of […]
Confession: I’m addicted to audiobooks. Since I became a member of Audible about a year ago, I just can’t stop listening to memoirs, novels, nonfiction books, YA titles—you name it. I listen while working out, doing craft projects, cooking, falling asleep and best of all, while traveling. Now, I never leave my house without an […]
