Brian Mitchell, an Illinois historian, wrote a graphic novel that shares Oscar Dunn’s story with the hopes of educating people about his ancestor.
‘Monumental’ spotlights Oscar Dunn, the first elected Black lieutenant governor in Louisiana and US
Category: Books
Library book clubs offer opportunity to forge connections over shared interests
“Book discussion groups provide a neutral or safe space for people with a shared interest to engage in dialogue with people that they don’t already know,” said the leader of the Coffee Cake & Crime book club at the Frankfort library.
The Newberry Library’s first female president is making big plans
If you don’t know this Chicago gem on Walton Street well, its new leader Astrida Orle Tantillo is determined to make you aware of it.
Biblioracle: Percival Everett has done it again with ‘James,’ a novel that reimagines ‘Huck Finn’
“James” is a retelling of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the point of view of Huck’s enslaved companion, Jim.
Winnetka book store cancels appearance by actor Brett Gelman over security concerns
A Hollywood actor with local roots is expressing disappointment that a scheduled appearance for his new book was canceled, believing it was tied to his support for the State of Israel. Brett Gelman, who grew up in Highland Park, had been set to appear in March at Winnetka’s The Book Stall as part of a nationwide book tour promoting “The Terrifying Realm of the Possible.” It is the first book for the actor/comedian/writer Gelman, known for his acting roles on several television shows including the BBC series “Fleabag” and Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Gelman’s book is filled with short stories as the […]
What was it like to dive into the poetry pool? My time as guest editor of Poetry Magazine
What is a poet? This is a question that I have been asking most of my life.
Biblioracle: Have we been underestimating the Luddites?
Brian Merchant’s book “Blood in the Machine” is an eye-opening new way of thinking about their protests in order to better understand our present age.
Biblioracle: The venerable Vroman’s Bookstore in California is for sale
Joel Sheldon III intends to sell Vroman’s to whomever is most committed to maintaining the legacy of the store, rather than necessarily to the highest bidder.
Today in History: Borders bookstore chain files for Chapter 11
On Feb. 16, 2011, bookstore chain Borders filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it would close nearly a third of its stores. (Borders closed all of its remaining stores in September 2011.)
What’s it like to work with Cruise, Pitt or Belushi? Ed Zwick knows
The Chicago director’s new book is “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.”