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Inspired by real-life historical events and tragedies throughout the city, “Forgotten Sisters” arrives March 19.
The copy’s inside title page mistakenly stated the author’s name as “J A Rowling” instead of J.K. Rowling.
“Does This Taste Funny: Recipes Our Family Loves” will be released in September.
The movie star, known for playing Gale Sayers in ‘Brian’s Song’ and Lando Calrissian in ‘Star Wars’ films, is headed to the Francis W. Parker School to discuss his new memoir.
Author died in 2023 but former research assistant completed the 384-page ‘Carson the Magnificent.’
The U.S. Postal Service will unveil a stamp paying tribute to both Chicago’s most lauded writer and a complicated guy.
Director of ‘About Last Night,’ ‘Glory’ returns to town to share new book ‘Hits, Flops and Other Illusions.’
“Jacques Pépin Cooking My Way: Recipes and Techniques for Economical Cooking” is a guide to cooking delicious, economical dishes for the whole family.
The Chicago-born musician and actor shares workouts, wisdom and recipes meant to steer readers away from “foods that don’t do our bodies right.”
A memoir that Presley had been working on at the time of her death was completed with the help of actor Riley Keough, the eldest of Presley’s four children.
Celebrate the culinary elegance and history of the Titanic as seen through the lens of James Cameron’s blockbuster film.
“Nerdette’s” Greta Johnsen asked trusted food writer Alex Beggs for her picks. These are the seven new cookbooks she loved the best.
In June, Gov. J.B. Pritzker first announced the partnership after allocating $1.6 million of this year’s budget to fund the program throughout Illinois.
Her new cookbook, “Natasha’s Kitchen: 100+ Easy Family-Favorite Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again,” is totally approachable, she says.
“I’d skip the self-checkout when Arthur was there,” one library patron said
Sun-Times sports columnist finishes decades-long passion project by publishing book of poetry for children
“The real glass ceiling is at home,” Ms. Hirshman, who lived in Lincoln Park before moving East, wrote in a controversial 2005 article.
From Pigs in Roy’s Blankie to Crown and Anchor Fish and Chips, a new cookbook draws its inspiration from the TV series’ scenes and characters
The founder of Last Chapter Book Shop in the city’s Roscoe Village area says about 2,500 customers each week visit the emporium devoted to romance novels.