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100 Must-Read Books in and about Chicago

Mystery, coming-of-age, adventure, history, sociology, race, class. We have it all. All with Chicago at the heart.

The Book Riot Guide to Chicago for Book Expo America

Book Expo America is coming to Chicago! Here's your guide to the Windy City: what to see, eat, watch, and read while you're here.

From Tolkien to Lewis and Back Again: The Wade Center in Wheaton, Illinois

Fan of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis? Visit the Wade center in Illinois!

7 Cozy Chicago Bookstores

7 independent Chicago bookstores to visit next time you're in the Windy City.

Reading Chicago’s Racial History

It’s very easy to get angry while reading comments on social media or on news articles about the shooting of ...

New Kinds of Historical Narratives: An Interview With Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Dolen Perkins-Valdez, author of Wench and Balm, discusses her new release, the process of writing historical fiction narratives, and themes in her novels.

Weekend Idea: Bookstore Bicycle Tour, Chicago Edition

Those of you that follow us on Instagram might have recently seen Book Riot popping up at bookstores all over ...

Literary Tourism: A Book Lover’s Guide to Chicago

Welcome to Sweet Home Chicago — the Windy City of Broad Shoulders! Chicago has a rich literary tradition, both in ...