Not Too Late To Get In The NaNoWriMo GameIt’s just about the middle of November, which means thousands of writers worldwide are nearly halfway through a ridiculous and admirable pursuit. National Novel Writing Month — or NaNoWriMo to get it all into one breath — is an annual month-long challenge during which writers attempt to write 50,000... continue reading on Chicagoist
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life Opens This WeekendThe francophile in us is thrilled for a new film coming to the Music Box Theatre this weekend. Anyone who knows a thing or two about French culture is familiar with icon Serge Gainsbourg, French singer, songwriter, director and actor. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his death.... continue reading on Chicagoist
CPL's City of the Big Readers SurveyThe bicycle rack at Bucktown-Wicker Park Library by z3ro1. This week in survey news, the Chicago Public Library is asking Chicagoans to answer a few questions about their reading habits so the library can better develop their programming to better match what patrons want. “We were intrigued as more... continue reading on Chicagoist
Have a Say in the Future of Chicago’s Bike Lanes Mayor Rahm is a huge supporter of the biking community and hopes to create more than 100 miles of biking lanes across the whole city. And he wants to create legit, protected lanes, not just the painted arrows and lines on the street. But, like all things, installing protected... continue reading on Chicagoist
The Karaoke Singer’s Guide to Self-Defense Book Release TonightLocal independent publisher featherproof has a reputation for publishing edgy and envelope-pushing books. Their publications tend to contain supernatural experiences, secret agents, or complicated and conflicted characters (and at times, their books contain all of the above). And now they’re back with a novel by Tim Kinsella titled The... continue reading on Chicagoist
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