Book clubs offer the perfect opportunity to read and discuss a variety of titles, especially genres that you may not choose on your own. From historical fiction to memoirs, true crime to romance, book club picks include something for every type of reader and leave room for a great discussion. Here are five great picks […]
On June 12, The Family Institute at Northwestern University hosted a panel at Chicago Botanic Garden featuring speakers Heather B. Armstrong and Alexandra Solomon. Moderating the discussion was Nancy Burgoyne, chief clinical officer at The Family Institute. More than 80 guests were able to listen to each of their experiences with treating anxiety and depression, […]
Parenting comes with an endless amount of love for your kids, and an almost as endless list of questions. While, sadly, there’s no single go-to handbook with all the answers for raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted kiddos, there are plenty of books packed with expert advice based on science and experience that might just have the […]
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From weekend getaways to family vacations, however you decide to enjoy a break this summer, a book is the perfect travel companion. Whether you’re lounging on the beach or curled up in your favorite reading nook, these five page-turners will keep you engrossed during those long lazy summer days. The Flatshare Beth O’Leary Meet Tiffy […]
This weekend is all about festivals, from a food truck social to a can’t-miss experience for book lovers. Plus, celebrate Pride Month with a new series from ComedySportz Chicago. Josh Groban June 7 Highland Park Josh Groban brings his Bridges Tour to Ravinia on June 7, and you’ll receive his newest album with your ticket […]
Discovering that your partner has cheated on you is probably near the top of everyone’s “worst nightmare” list, but what if you found out in front of your closest group of friends? And what if at the same time you were finding out, so was everyone in your neighborhood? In 2015, that scenario played out […]
“When you talk about books, you are talking about every kind of human endeavor,” says Bette Cerf Hill of Evanston, founding director of the Printers Row Lit Fest. Established in 1985 by the South Loop Planning Board (now the Near South Planning Board, NSPB), this quintessential Chicago event will be celebrating its 35th anniversary with a two-day […]
Big Little Lies Season 2: Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern. photo: Jennifer Clasen/HBO The small-screen adaptation of author Liane Moriarty’s “Big Little Lies“proved to be just as addictive as the best-selling book. While we are all doing our best to patiently wait for the June premiere of Season 2, check […]
This may be the age of the small screen and e-tail, but bookstores ain’t dead yet … especially those of the independent variety. From coast to coast, people are discovering that these shops go well beyond books, offering visiting authors, cooking demonstrations, book groups, open-mic nights, literary-themed clothing, and more. Here in Chicago, we are […]
