Erica’s Pick of the Week: Gods of Jade and Shadow
Erica’s Pick of the Week takes you to Jazz-age Mexico — with the God of Death.
Andrea’s Pick of the Week: The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall
In our world, faith is not something we talk about much. Family Sunday mornings are more often built around soccer games or brunches than heading to church. Yet questions of faith and belief still resonate. At some point most of us struggle with the big questions: Does God exist? And if so, why do bad…
Nate’s Pick of the Week: How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s first book Stamped From The Beginning won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2016. It was, as the subtitle suggests, a “definitive history of racist ideas in America.” Kendi’s debut was an eye-opener for me when I read it, but the historical tome left me thirsty for guidance. What should…
Ellen’s Pick of the Week: The Wanderers by Chuck Wendig
“That is how science and medicine are practiced best, though—we are best when we admit our ignorance up front, and then attempt to fill the darkness of not-knowing with the light of information and knowledge.” —from The Wanderers by Chuck Wendig One morning in rural Pennsylvania, Shana’s younger sister Nessa gets up out her bed…
Jo’s Pick of the Week: The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
Chicago native Claire Lombardo’s debut novel is an entertaining family saga exploring the delights and perils of parenthood and sisterhood. Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson found true love back in college and now are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Even though their marriage had its ups and downs, their love for each other never wavered.…
Erica’s Pick of the Week: Midnight Chicken
Erica’s Pick of the Week is food writing at its finest.
