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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

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

Literary Tourism: A Book Lover’s Guide to Chicago