A Message of Hope: A Review of “The Boys of Fairy Town” by Jim Elledge
Fairy Town—areas in Chicago where queer men felt safe to be themselves in an era of repression and discrimination.
Time for Change: Review of “The War on Neighborhoods” by Ryan Lugalia-Hollon and Daniel Cooper
The criminal justice system is broken, diminishes public safety and causes untold misery and death. Transformation is needed.
Magic and Mayhem: Review of “What Should Be Wild” by Julia Fine
An enchanting story of Maisie’s quest, the tale of her curse and an unsettling look at the ordeals women face.
Falling in Love with People Every Day: Behind the Outpouring of Support for Volumes Bookcafe
Building a community around books at Volumes Bookcafe
Lit Top 5: June 2018
Comics, book fair, Printers Row and CAKE.
Hoops, Handguns, Hope: Rus Bradburd talks about Shawn Harrington and “All the Dreams We’ve Dreamed”
Guns, basketball, friendship and heroism on Chicago’s West Side
Writer of the Moment: Rebecca Makkai
Her ambitious new novel is an epic that cements Makkai’s reputation as one of our significant writers.
Reclaiming the City: A Review of “The End of Chiraq”
“Chiraq” unpacked by young Chicago literary artists and activists—”a vexed term and a space of possibility.”
Claiming Your Gift: A Review of “Defying the Verdict” by Charita Cole Brown
Brown writes with remarkable clarity and insight about her rollercoaster of mania and depression.
Modern Tragedy and Fake News: Nick Drnaso discusses “Sabrina”
A story of grief and loss, it follows what happens after a young woman disappears.
