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“Return to Solitude”- In Conversation with author Grant Lawrence

September 13, 2022 Andrew DeCanniere 0

When I first learned that there would be a sequel to Grant Lawrence’s 2010 debut novel, Adventures in Solitude, I was immediately intrigued. His latest novel, Return to Solitude (out now from Harbour Publishing) also […]

“Thank You For Listening” – In Conversation with author Julia Whelan

July 29, 2022 Andrew DeCanniere 0

As any avid reader will know, every once in a while, you come across a book so brilliantly written that it immediately grabs your attention from the first sentence and holds it until the very […]

Spotlight on Mental Health – In Conversation with Rebecca Alexander, LCSW-R, MPH

July 1, 2022 Andrew DeCanniere 0

I don’t think that I would be telling anyone anything new if I said that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the lives of many around the country and, indeed, around the world. Nor […]

“The Favor” – In Conversation with author Nora Murphy

May 23, 2022 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Of all the books that I’ve read recently, one of those that stood out the most has to be Nora Murphy’s exceptionally well-written, extremely compelling debut novel The Favor (available from Minotaur Books on May […]

Attractions

Local Spotlight – In Conversation with Charlie Saxe of the Skokie Bike Network

April 20, 2022 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Though all of us should always be mindful of our impact on the environment, and should always be trying to minimize that impact as much as we possibly can, with Earth Day just a couple […]

A Holiday 2021 Special – Chicagoland’s Independent Booksellers

November 19, 2021 Andrew DeCanniere 0

If you are (or perhaps somebody you know is) anything like me, then you (or they, as the case may be) are an avid reader, always on the lookout for that next great read. Even […]

“The Missing Hours” – In Conversation with author Julia Dahl

September 6, 2021 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Last month, I once again had the opportunity to speak with Julia Dahl, author of one of my all-time favorite mystery series, about her latest novel, The Missing Hours (available now for pre-order and due […]

“Bring Your Own Brigade” – In Conversation with Director, Producer Lucy Walker

August 5, 2021 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Last month, an email about a new documentary from director and producer Lucy Walker entitled Bring Your Own Brigade landed in my inbox, and I was immediately intrigued. This brilliant, engaging and undeniably timely film […]

“For ALL the People” – In Conversation with author Michael Slaby

May 7, 2021 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Of all the books that I have read so far this year, one of my favorites has to be Michael Slaby’s exceedingly relevant, highly engaging, and brilliantly written For ALL the People (available now from […]

“Our America: Climate of Hope” – In Conversation with ABC7 Chicago Meteorologists Cheryl Scott & Larry Mowry

April 24, 2021 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Earlier this week, I was made aware of (and had the opportunity to watch) a brand-new must-see documentary, Our America: Climate of Hope, co-produced by ABC Localish Studios and National Geographic, an hour-long examination of […]