Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Chicago Tribune Books Update

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Off the chain
Off the chain

The shelves of a bookstore hold the perfect gift for those on your holiday list, no matter their interests or hobbies. And for people who prefer not to shop online or at large chain bookstores, the Chicago area has an ample supply of independent stores. We've picked 10 of the best, each with features that set them apart. So whether you live in the suburbs — north, south or west — or in the city, there's a place not far in which to do your literary hunting.

Nikky Finney wins National Book Award for poetry Nikky Finney wins National Book Award for poetry

A Chicago publisher was recognized during the National Book Awards ceremony as Nikky Finney won the award for poetry for her collection "Head Off & Split," which was published by Northwestern University's Triquarterly imprint.

Scintillating prose — the second time around Scintillating prose — the second time around

Julia Keller: Umberto Eco and the guilty pleasure of re-reading
Purebred issue aside, puppy story charms Purebred issue aside, puppy story charms

Jill Abramson had me at "woof." How could I not read something titled "The Puppy Diaries"?
'Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America' by Cameron McWhirter 'Red Summer' by Cameron McWhirter

As World War I drew to a close in late 1918, the black author and activist James Weldon Johnson posed the issue that was on the minds of many African-Americans: Would their support for the war effort translate into improvements in the "status of the Negro as an American citizen?"

'Down From Cascom Mountain' by Ann Joslin Williams Editor's choice

'Down From Cascom Mountain' by Ann Joslin Williams

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