Late summer into early fall is a busy time for many of us, as we welcome new students, faculty, and house staff. But after you’ve given the last library tour of the day, why not reward yourself with a little escape to Chicago . . . via a good read.

From Sara Paretsky to Carl Sandburg. From meatpacking to time traveling. There’s something for everyone. . . . Check out the city’s first annual adult summer reading list for a literary taste of Chicago, courtesy of the Chicago Public Library.

And once we’ve whet your appetite, we hope to see you in Chicago next May!

Insider Tip: Take a quick trip to the Printer’s Row neighborhood, just 1.5 miles south of the Hyatt Regency, and browse a couple of great independent bookstores. Printers Row Fine & Rare Books, Editor’s Pick for Citysearches Best Chicago Bookstore in 2006, features antiquarian books in world literature, philosophy, and the natural sciences. Family-owned and operated Sandmeyer’s Bookstore features new titles, children’s books, and travel guides.

Printer’s Row Fine & Rare
Address: 715 S. Dearborn St.
Phone: 312-583-1800
URL: http://www.printersrowbooks.com

Sandmeyer’s Bookstore
Address: 714 S. Dearborn St.
Phone: 312-922-2104
URL: http://www.sandmeyersbookstore.com

- Kristin Hitchcock