Around the World One Book at a Time
A look at Vietnam through the years
Nguyen Phan Que Mai’s debut English-language novel The Mountains Sing is strikingly beautiful. The prose is lyrical while also accessible, weaving stories told by a
Visiting France during the Resistance
I have a confession to make. For the past four nights, I have been working late into the night in the French resistance. As my
3 Museums to Visit in Chicago
Literary Landmarks for Book Nerds Series Where should you go when you visit Chicago? We’ve covered books to read before you visit, bookstores you must
Visiting a Literary Landmark: Chicago’s Harold Washington Library
Libraries are pillars of our communities. Not only do libraries hold vast amounts of knowledge, but they also provide classes for adults, computers for a
Top 5 Bookstores to Visit in Chicago
When visiting Chicago, reading through a list of independent bookstores can be overwhelming. Where should you go when you’re visiting? If we built an itinerary
3 Great Books Set in Chicago
Want to read books that showcase Chicago? Read these 3 books before you go. Visit here to learn about why you should take your next