October 12, 2009

Leafing Through It Chicago

Best New Fall Reads

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August 18, 2009

In 'da Book Club Online

Late-Summer Reading Roundup

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June 2, 2009

Just Your Type Chicago

Best New Summer Books

The more brain cells, the better. Sharpen your noggin with these new summer reads. Think ...

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April 6, 2009

Yo Momma So Phat Online

“Love, Mom,” by Doree Shafrir and Jessica Grose

Dear Mom, The random, unprovoked e-mail about the risks associated with oral sex was one ...

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March 17, 2009

We’ve Got the Tower Online

“Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned,” by Wells Tower

We hear someone just wrote a book in which the characters have perfect careers, relationships, ...

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January 21, 2009

Cold Comforts Chicago

What to Read This Winter

You have chapped cheeks, frozen buns, and your frostbite has frostbite. Time to head inside. ...

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December 16, 2008

Read Between the Wines Online

End-of-the-Year Book Roundup

Don’t let your brain turn to eggnog the next few weeks. Offset the bourbon with ...

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October 2, 2008

The Weekend Guide Online

What to Do This Weekend

Cue October Symphony. READ Dog Run What: Renowned photographer Michael Crouser’s beautiful black and white ...

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September 30, 2008

Rhyme Fest Chicago

“Everyday People,” by Kevin Coval

You greet panhandlers by name and know the UPS guy’s birthday. It’s safe to say ...

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September 25, 2008

The Weekend Guide Chicago

What to Do This Weekend

Read it and weep. HEAR Banned Books Week Read-Out What : Big-shot authors (Judy Blume, ...

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