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Shelf Awareness for Readers for Friday, June 13, 2025
Share with friends: Permanent Link: War comes knocking at the doors of an Appalachian luxury hotel built on a mystical mountain spring in this assured, propulsive adult debut from powerhouse YA author Maggie Stiefvater (The Raven Cycle) The morning of January 25, 1942, starts out like any other for June Hudson, mountaineer and general manager of the Avallon, a West Virginia luxury hotel.
Summer Books
Featured Article What Are Current Must-Reads? Article by Jennifer Kaufman Originally published in Belle Meade Lifestyle If you became a bookworm while staying at home, finding picks for your summer reading list might feel like a bit of a challenge. Regardless of whether you've been keeping up with Reece's Book Club picks or keeping an eye out for other book club recommendations, you still might be stumped on choosing the perfect book with which to lay out on the beach.
The Captain's Daughter by Meg Mitchell Moore
“Meg Mitchell Moore does it again! The Captain’s Daughter is a heartfelt tale of family and love. Absolutely superlative work from one of my own favorite writers.” —Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author of The Identicals “Set in an enchanting small town in seaside Maine, The Captain’s Daughter once again proves Meg Mitchell Moore an author who can effortlessly evoke a flurry of emotions on a single page.
The Power of Returning Home, in Life and in Writing - Signature Reads
Meg Mitchell Moore is the author of the novels The Admissions, The Arrivals , and So Far Away . She worked for several years as a journalist for a variety of publications. Her newest novel, The Captain’s Daughter, will be released July 18th, and centers on a woman who returns to her hometown in coastal Maine. Here, Meg talks about the significance of going home, and why it makes for a great plot.
THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER
Moore (The Admissions, 2015, etc.) offers a mildly thoughtful, mainly comforting slice of domestic pie in this story of a wealthy woman who temporarily returns to the working-class town of her youth. Eliza, a 37-year-old mother of two, has never felt completely at ease among her well-off neighbors in upscale Barton, Massachusetts, although her struggling architect husband, Rob, happens to be heir to a fortune and already owns a sailboat worth six figures.
Jack White, 99 Problems and the Cubs might be one
Jack White took his angry out to the ballgame Tuesday night in advance of his two shows in Chicago. The unexpected Cubs fan (how else can one describe his irritation, unless his nacho helmet went missing) perhaps is channeling his inner Kanye — as the singer is a champ when it comes to covers this summer. Fans have heard his riffs on Jay Z, Kanye, Metallica and most recently Lorde at shows this summer. Fingers crossed he adds Harry Caray to his list.
The Admissions by Meg Mitchell Moore
The Admissions brilliantly captures the frazzled pressure cooker of modern life as a seemingly perfect family comes undone by a few desperate measures, long-buried secrets — and college applications! brilliantly captures the frazzled pressure cooker of modern life as a seemingly perfect family comes undone by a few desperate measures, long-buried secrets — and college applications! The Hawthorne family has it all.
Registration for 2015 Shamrock Shuffles opens Monday at 1 p.m.
There may be a wintry mix on the way today, but keep an eye towards spring — because registration for the Shamrock Shuffle begins at 1 p.m. Monday. The annual 8K race is capped at 40,000 runners and will set you back $50.
Dr. Oz asks for questions, Twitter users bombard #OzsInbox
Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, vice chairman and professor of surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance hearing to examine protecting consumers from false and deceptive advertising of weight-loss products. | Lauren Burke/AP Dr. Oz asked his Twitter followers to tweet him questions that he would answer on his website. DrOz.com.
Goooooal! No. 1: Learn about cup
All eyes turn toward Brazil on Thursday. Not for the samba, Carnival or the al fresco drink of summer (the caipirinha), but for the World Cup. This year’s tournament sports a theme song by Pitbull (with assists from Shakira, Ricky Martin and J. Lo to name a few), while Chicago native and hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco hopes to rally fans stateside. While national soccer teams the world over vie for the honor to compete, only 32 teams make the cut.
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Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie join the cast of ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’
Lupita Nyongo holds her award for best supporting actress in12 Years a Slave at the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards. | AFP Three months after winning an Oscar, Lupita Nyong’o is going to a galaxy far, far away. Three months after winning an Oscar, Lupita Nyong’o is going to a galaxy far, far away.
Truckshop parks up shop at Do Division Festival
Ashley Volbrecht sets up her mobile Truckshop at Do Division Street Fest this weekend. It’s the food truck for the fashion set. Because there are some folks who Do Division who could use a bit more retail therapy, fashion retailer Ashley Volbrecht has the answer. When Cincinnati-based, Kimberly-Clark Corporation account executive visited the West Coast in 2012, she spied someone selling clothes from a truck. And she knew she It’s the food truck for the fashion set.
Pitchfork reveals festival schedule times
Kendrick Lamar performs at the iTunes Festival during the SXSW Music Festival.
Recreate favorite fast-food burgers on National Hamburger Day
For those of us on the third coast, In-N-Out and Shake Shack burgers are but distant memories from vacations past. Unless you’re a bit OCD when it comes to beef. (I plead the Fifth) West Coast jaunts include an opening salvo at In-N-Out and a mad dash to the airport, double-double in my hand. There’s For those of us on the third coast, In-N-Out and Shake Shack burgers are but distant memories from vacations past. Unless you’re a bit OCD when it comes to beef.
Spiaggia reopens after extensive makeover
Chef Tony Mantuano stands in amidst the Spiaggia renovation in February. | Michael Jarecki/For Sun-Times Media The wait is over for diners ready to tuck into Tony Mantuano’s Italian fare. Spiaggia, Mantuano’s Mag Mile restaurant is slated to open Friday night after an extensive renovation. We’re starting over [at Spiaggia]. We’re taking a big gamble, but it’s something I believe is the right thing to do.
Lupe Fiasco named music director for U.S. Soccer’s World Cup campaign
Chicago native and Grammy award-winning hip-hop star Lupe Fiasco adds a new role to his extensive resume: Musical director for the U.S. Soccer Men’s World Cup team. His new gig includes curating Spotify playlists, collaborating with SNDCLSH, as well as working to pump up the team in the Send-Off Series. Fiasco brings his set to Chicago native and Grammy award-winning hip-hop star Lupe Fiasco adds a new role to his extensive resume: Musical director for the U.S. Soccer Men’s World Cup team.
U.S. Soccer to host viewing parties in Grant Park
United States' Carlos Bocanegra(3) celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Honduras during the second half of a South Africa 2010 World Cup qualifier soccer match in Chicago in 2009. | AP In just 22 days, football kicks off. Not at Soldier Field, mind you, but in stadiums across Brazil. And when the U.S. national team takes the field for their first match June 16 against Ghana, football fans can get in on the action, in Grant Park.
Lollapalooza posts schedule, musical conflicts abound
As someone who takes three months to decide on my festival footwear, Lollapalooza added another factor in my search. Speedy kicks. The festival announced its schedule, and Eminem plays at the same time as Arctic Monkeys. Lorde at the same time as Broken Bells. London Grammar right before Cage the Elephant. Let my shoe search As someone who takes three months to decide on my festival footwear, Lollapalooza added another factor in my search. Speedy kicks.
Chicago Public Library adds streaming movies, digital magazines
So this news is so last month, but for those out of the Chicago Library loop, here’s a reason to renew that library card. Chicago residents can unlock access to more than 150 magazines using Zinio, as well as download four free movies each month with the site Hoopla. That site allows offers access to So this news is so last month, but for those out of the Chicago Library loop, here’s a reason to renew that library card.
Slayer, Jane’s Addiction, Weezer to play full albums at Riot Fest
Kerry King and Gary Holt of Slayer perform at the 6th Annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show at Club Nokia on April 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. | AP Riot Fest concertgoers have another reason to rejoice about the killer lineup in September. Slayer, Jane’s Addiction and Weezer are slated to play full albums from their respective back catalogs.
Get your grub on: Taste of Chicago announces restaurant lineup
When hitting the midway for Chicago’s annual Taste of Chicago festival this summer, diners can hit up booths serving snacks from around the globe — from African to Vietnamese and all points in between. However, some of the most exciting stops are decidedly closer to home.
Watch: Riot Fest teases, set to announce lineup Tuesday night
Get ready, as Riot Fest finally stops playing coy and brings the goods with the announcement of their lineup for their 10th festival in Humboldt Park. Get ready, as Riot Fest finally stops playing coy and brings the goods with the announcement of their lineup for their 10th festival in Humboldt Park. Take a listen, as clips from Social Distortion, The Cure, Slayer, Rise Against and others are on offer. I have a feeling we're going to break the interwebz tonight at 9pm EDT, 8pm CDT, 7pm MDT.
Summer film series in Millennium Park announced
Find those picnic baskets and blankets, because the warm weather heralds in another favorite summer night pastime: Movies by moonlight in Millennium Park. The second annual film series was announced the the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and begins June 24 with a tribute to filmmaker Harold Ramis.
Catching up on “24?” Here’s how much quality binge time you need
Kiefer Sutherland returns to the small screen in "24: Live Another Day" on May 5 at 8 p.m. | AP Have a date with your DVR? Get comfortable and grab some beverages — because in order to knock off the entire series before Monday night, viewers need to start Friday night. Have a date with your DVR? Get comfortable and grab some beverages — because in order to knock off the entire series before Monday night, viewers need to start Friday night.
John Legend, One Republic, James Taylor among Ravinia Festival’s sold-out dates
If you’re like me, and still waiting to purchase tickets for Ravinia shows this summer, here’s some bad news: Reserved seats for 12 shows already are sold out. They are: John Legend (June 16) One Republic (June 18) One Republic (June 19) Hall & Oates (July 22) James Taylor (June 26) Darius Rucker (June 28) If you’re like me, and still waiting to purchase tickets for Ravinia shows this summer, here’s some bad news: Reserved seats for 12 shows already are sold out.
The #purrito is the new cat beard on the Internet today
When is a Mexican burrito better? When it’s a cat wrap. [View the story "Swaddling cats is latest Internet fad" on Storify]
William Shakespeare turns 450, celebrate with a quiz
It’s a big birthday. And Chicago Shakespeare Theater celebrates their namesake patron playwright’s 450th with a quiz. While his presence is felt in modern-day pop culture, it’s a good time to go back to his roots. Test your knowledge here. h/t Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Taste of Chicago 2014 lineup announced at 10 a.m.
The first act announced this morning for this year’s Taste of Chicago is Jeff Tweedy, playing July 12. The rest of the lineup will be announced at 10 a.m. Taste of Chicago patrons will pay more for food and tickets this summer. Under the latest plan, concert seats closest to the Petrillo stage will now be $50, with seats farther back on sale for $25. There also will be a fee for 3,000 lawn seats, which is yet to be determined.
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