Category Archives: Blog
Stuart Brent Books: A Memory
Stuart Brent Books was a magical bookstore on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, owned and managed by [...]
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Aug
At Home With Hemingway
In the middle of summer on the beautiful campus of Dominican University in Oak Park, [...]
Aug
Books on the Small Screen
Every so often, literature appears outside of literature. The Shakespearean “sleep of death” catalyzes the [...]
Aug
The Something Wonderful of Cormac McCarthy
If there is a literary late bloomer, it is Cormac McCarthy. For much of his [...]
5 Spoken Word Poems to Listen to Today
Looking for a healthy dose of word play, rhythm, intense imagery, and engaging showmanship? Look [...]
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Writers on the Road
Throughout history, Americans have been known for their desire to discover and explore new places [...]
In the Words of America’s Science Writers
Among America’s most valuable authors are a diverse set of science authors – here are [...]
American Literary Playlists- Part 1
The creative processes of literary writing and songwriting have always been intertwined. Musicians such as [...]
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer Girl, Prolific Woman
My introduction to Laura Ingalls Wilder was a used copy of The Long Winter when [...]
Jun
Life Lessons From Steinbeck’s “Travels With Charley”
Our lives are dictated by a variety of proclivities that influence our decisions and choices [...]