Amy Rigby’s new memoir, Girl to City, crackles with the kind of sharp insights and perfectly chosen details her fans already love.
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Sean Penn and Stuart Dybek talk about Penn’s new novel, which neither of them quite understands
The author of Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff describes it as “humor in hopelessness.”
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A Garfield-themed Essay Fiesta, Slushies and Science, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Axe Throw, the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, and plenty of other happenings June 19-22
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Winter Mix-Off, Chicago Theatre Week, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Deadpool at Cinema Slapdown, the dance party Black Girl Magic, and more happenings from February 6-9
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The year in Chicago bookstores
Amazon is coming, but the indies have built a true community for the city’s readers
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Renegade Holiday Craft Fair, Marc Maron, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
The Nutcracker, Krampusfest, and other happenings from December 2-4
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A John Waters Christmas, BrewLights, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Decoding 2016, Zadie Smith, and more happenings from November 28-December 1
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Women-ruled comedy group the Kates team up with local female-owned businesses
The comedians expand their reach with pop-up performances, workshops, and classes.
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Arianna Huffington at the Chicago Humanities Festival, James Beard Eats Week, and more things to do this week
Chicago Moth StorySlam, Frankie Cosmos, and more happenings from April 25-28.
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The Ghost Network gives you three mysteries for the price of one
The Ghost Network packs anarchy, architectural theory, investigative journalism, and pop music into three mysteries for the price of one.
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How to celebrate Chicago Independent Bookstore Day
A guide to events and giveaways at indie bookstores around the city
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Shop local during Chicago Independent Bookstore Day
Indie booksellers band together for Chicago Independent Bookstore Day on July 12.
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In Bill Hillmann’s novel The Old Neighborhood, Edgewater is rife with violence and revenge
Bill Hillmann’s novel tells the story of a young man’s struggle to survive amid a world of gangs and racism.