‘Tis the season not just to give, but also to share—and nothing’s better than sharing your favorite reads. Something that touched you is likely to also impact a friend, right? Whether it’s great fiction or an inspirational memoir, these are the kinds of books to make your bestie call or text a big “thank you.” […]
When choosing holiday gifts for kids, don’t forget the fine print. Great books can provide hours of entertainment during cold weather and weeks off school. Updating your pre-schoolers storytime library? Consider new titles like “Skippyjon Jones Snow What” (Dial Books for Young Readers), “Happy Holidays Ladybug Girl!” (Penguin Books) and “The Book with No Pictures” […]
“I wish we could be braver.” It was an answer to a question unrelated to my conversation with best-selling author Cheryl Strayed. I asked her about a project of her husband’s (documentarian Brian Lindstrom), a story about a mentally ill man that died in police custody. Was there anything to be learned from that experience that could be applied […]
It’s the month of Thanksgiving—the annual call for gratitude as we wind down one year and gear up for another. Each year I like to look back at the books I’ve read and pause to consider which ones left a special mark, the ones I would recommend without hesitation. As we head into the holiday […]
October isn’t just for playing in the fallen leaves—it’s for cuddling up together on the sofa with a scary read.
Bookends and Beginnings breathes new life into one of Evanston’s favorite alleyways.
Whether you set your book-club list for the year in one shot or like to make selections by theme, this collection of ideas is certain to have something for everyone in your group.
What’s the first thing you say to someone when they tell you that they have been diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness? If you don’t know what to say, or feel like you sometimes say the wrong thing, you are not alone. Until now, there haven’t been many rulebooks for social situations like these. […]
Books typically are better when the reading isn’t required. The next time your high schooler leaves their backpack open, reach in and grab their reading list. Chances are, there are several “must reads” for them that will be equally enjoyable for you—and you’ll have a chance at some parent-child bonding at the same time. […]
The political scene is heating up. If you’re about to jump into the fray, think about reading one of these books to get you in the mood for the fall races. Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy Simon & Schuster, $32 A fascinating look at the deeply rewarding […]
