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Category: Features
The New Chicago Renaissance
15 books by Chicago poets and writers that are redefining the city’s role in American culture.
“Terps” — Translating the Veteran’s Story in Literature
How America’s next generation of war writers is leveraging the interpreter.
Why Chicago Is Crime Fiction’s Hometown
‘Murder and Mayhem in Chicago’ returns Saturday, March 17.
8 Writing Tips from Jeff VanderMeer
After nine novels, here’s what he’s learned about process and craft.
The Best New Books of March 2018
Including four new books by Chicago-based authors.
Chicago, Don’t Let Volumes Bookcafe Go
Losing Volumes would be a tragic blow to Chicago’s cultural momentum.
What Zombies Can Teach Us About Fighting Climate Change
According to Environmental Humanities expert Malcolm Sen.
A Chicago Independent Bookstore Needs Your Help
Volumes Bookcafe in Wicker Park is asking for support to keep thriving.
Where Do Science Fiction Writers Get Their Ideas?
For Sue Burke, ‘Semiosis’ started with her houseplants.
