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October 23, 2015

Staff Reads Roundup: October 23, 2015 »

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This week we’re reading books of a more emotional caliber, as well as articles ranging from the domination of TV to investment banking. Let us know what you’re reading in the comments below

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September 30, 2015

Author Reads Roundup: Women of Action authors »

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We asked authors of our Women of Action series what books they're losing themselves in when they're not writing about amazing women and girls of conviction and courage through the ages.  Check out what they had to say below!

 


184600Kathryn Atwood
(Women Heroes of World War II, Code Name Pau


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September 28, 2015

Authors Off-Book: Cory Franklin »

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Cook County ICUCory Franklin, MD, spent 25 years as the director of intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He is an editorial board contributor to the Chicago Tribune and the author of Chicago Flashbulbs. His work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the New York Times, the N



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September 25, 2015

Staff Reads Roundup: Best required reading »

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This week CRP staff members share their favorite that was assigned in high school or college. Let us know your choice in the comments below or on Twitter @ChiReviewPress. #CRPreads


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September 24, 2015

Evolution of a Cover: Escape Points »

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Escape Points_inside borderFor this week's Evolution of a Cover, we spoke with Rebecca Lown about the process of pinning down the perfect cover for Michele Weldon's memoir, Escape Points.


Cover designing is never an easy process, but sometimes our designers are presented with an extra-challenging task. How do you convey sing



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September 10, 2015

Author Reads Roundup: September Authors »

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We asked authors of our September titles what books they’re squeezing in while promoting their new releases.  Check out what they had to say below!

 

Tom Acitelli (American Wine)

I’m reading

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September 4, 2015

Evolution of a Cover: The First King of Hollywood »

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“Evolution of a Cover” offers readers a look at the progression of a cover—from the initial idea to the final cover—by hearing from the designers themselves.

For this inaugural post,

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August 27, 2015

Author Reads Roundup: August 27, 2015 »

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We always wonder what our authors are reading when they’re not busy writing, so we asked!

Every other week, we’ll feature Author Reads on the blog and via social media (Facebook,
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August 21, 2015

On Covers: Madam, Will You Talk? »

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A cover is a book’s gatekeeper. They catch our eye on the bookstore shelf, on the computer screen, or even as we’re riding the train. They’re the first thing we see

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August 18, 2015

Authors Off–Book: Tom Acitelli »

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Authors spend years, even decades, researching, writing, and editing their books. And then once the book is published, they make the rounds talking about their writing process and habits. What else makes authors

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