The Art of the Steal: A Review of The Talented Miss Farwell by Emily Gray Tedrowe
Chicago writer Emily Gray Tedrowe has crafted a vivid tale of two parallel worlds, each equally rich in character and color.
The Dangerous Lives of Novelists on the Road: A Review of The Book Tour by Andi Watson
In “The Book Tour,” G. H. Fretwell takes his new novel, “Without K,” on the road.
Force of Nature: A Review of Tumult!: The Incredible Life and Music of Tina Turner
An insightful story of Tina and the world that surrounded her.
Lending Poetry to Headlines: A Review of “I’m Gonna Say It Now: The Writings of Phil Ochs”
Ochs’ charm and gift were his simplicity and moral directness…
The Good Fight: An Interview with Haki R. Madhubuti on “Taught By Women”
“Taught by Women” is a culmination of my saying to all these women, … thank you, that you did not do this for me, you did this for us, you did it for the nation.
Lit Top 5: March 2021
Readings and discussions for March.
Extraordinary Machines: An Interview with Rebecca Morgan Frank on “Oh You Robot Saints!”
“Oh You Robot Saints!” explores the dreams and fancies of creating robots that perform like living creatures, including human beings.
An Artistic Mind: A Review of Riva Lehrer’s Golem Girl
It’s harrowing and heartbreaking, reading Chicago artist Riva Lehrer’s memoir “Golem Girl.”
An Ida B. Wells Biography for All Ages: A Review of Michelle Duster’s Ida B. the Queen
The significance of Ida B. Wells to Chicago was too great to not be celebrated in a children’s book. Luckily, Michelle Duster has penned “Ida B. the Queen” to share with young readers.
