“Whenever you try to do a big project, you have high hopes of how good it can be and it’s never that good. But, this time, it came pretty
close,” says Donald G. Evans of his new anthology “Cubbie Blues: 100 Years of Waiting Until Next Year.” “The book explores what it means to be a Cubs’ fan, especially in light of the fact that they are perpetual losers,” Evans explains. “We wanted it to be entertaining but also a chance to talk about the Cubs on a more sophisticated, intellectual plane—really talented, thoughtful people contributed to the book.” Contributors include local literary legend Sara Paretsky, Randy Richardson, Jonathan Eig and Rick Kogan. The anthology grew out of a monthly reading series, Don’s Lovable Losers Literary Revue, which was held just blocks south of Wrigley Field at restaurant El Jardin. “Right away, I thought there was some really good stuff here, thought it all might add up to more,” says Evans of the series. “I thought maybe it was the perfect farm system for a good book.” Order your limited edition copy of “Cubbie Blues” at cantmisspress.com and get it signed the December 29 at Ralph’s Cigars on Taylor.
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