by Editor | Jun 2, 2026 | Round-Up
Pride Month invites us to celebrate queer lives not just in glittering snapshots, but in the full, layered stories that built the present. This collection of nonfiction titles moves beyond the surface, tracing histories, interrogating institutions, and illuminating...
by Editor | May 1, 2026 | Round-Up
Summer reading doesn’t have to be gentle. Some of the funniest fiction arriving this season leans instead into chaos, ambition, emotional overload, and the absurdity of trying to keep life on track when everything is already slightly off the rails. From pandemic-era...
by Editor | Apr 1, 2026 | Round-Up
Spring is the season of fresh starts, blooming possibilities, and love stories that feel as warm as the returning sunshine. There’s something especially comforting about settling in with a cozy romance this time of year—stories filled with witty banter, slow-burn...
by Editor | Mar 13, 2026 | Articles, Book Marketing, Resources for Writers
Kirkus Has a Long Reach. Here’s What Chicago Authors Actually Need I’ll be direct: Kirkus is the name every indie author knows before they know any other name in this space. That recognition is real. It matters with some agents, some librarians, some...
by Editor | Feb 22, 2026 | Round-Up, Uncategorized
Black history is rich with stories of brilliance, resistance, innovation, and resilience — but it also contains painful truths. Trigger Warning: The books in this roundup address difficult and sometimes graphic themes including racism, enslavement, violence, systemic...
by Editor | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized, Round-Up
Valentine’s Day is all about love in its many forms: second chances, unexpected sparks, heartfelt journeys, and laugh-out-loud romantic fun. This curated list of romance novels spans contemporary love stories, witty enemies-to-lovers dynamics, and deeply emotional...
