For local history buffs and nonfiction fans of many stripes, I offer up nonfiction recommendations written by or about Illinoisans.

and settling down with a stack of the best Christmas novels, new and old. Is there anything cozier than reading under the tree with the best books out there? You can read anything you want ...

The two women would be among the co-founders of Read Freely Alabama, an all-volunteer group working to combat efforts to ban books in public libraries in the state. Book bans have been an ongoing ...