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March 20, 2017

Staff Reads: March 17, 2017 »

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We had some technical difficulties on Friday—possibly some green-clad mythological mischievous-makers having a spot of fun?—so our regularly scheduled Staff Reads is being posted today.

 

Buzz words from this week’s staff reads post: feminism, knitting, Manhattan, and serial commas.…

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March 7, 2017

Staff Reads: Our favorite book-to-film adaptations »

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The Arrival, The Jungle Book, and Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them  are all Oscar winners Boss BabyThe Bell Jar, and The Dark Tower are heading to the big screen soon. What do they all have in common? Before they were movies, they were books.

We listed our most anticipated book-to-…

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February 17, 2017

Staff Reads: February 17, 2017 »

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In this week’s staff reads, our reading choices seem to reflect how we feel about what’s happening in the real world. We’ve got a mix of activism, tragedy, and escapist themes

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February 3, 2017

Staff Reads: All About the Bookstore Love »

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For the Chicago Review Press staff, bookstores aren’t simply buildings filled with books. They are reminders of the past, inevitable detours, homes away from home, and always great sources of comfort. Check out our favorite bookstores below and share yours below or on Twitter. #CRPreads

 


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January 20, 2017

Staff Reads: January 20, 2017 »

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Our blog has been a bit quiet this month, but we'll be back to our regularly scheduled posts in February where we'll share interviews with authors and staff, as well as book collections and other behind the scenes goings on. We can't wait to share with you what we have in store for 2017 and beyond.




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January 6, 2017

Staff Reads: Best of 2016 »

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In our first Staff Reads post of 2017, we look back on some of our favorite books from 2016 to remind ourselves of the shiny moments in a challenging year.

Share your favorite 2016 titles in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #CRPreads

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Is it ok if this is also my staff …

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December 16, 2016

Staff Reads, December 16, 2016 »

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IMG_20161205_152006Winter weather is here, the holidays are just around the corner, and this is our last staff reads post of the year. Enjoy! We’ll be back soon with what we’re reading in the New Year. #CRPreads

 

I’ve got a ton of books on my to-be-read list, so I’m hoping to check off a few of the…

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December 2, 2016

Staff Reads: “Winter is coming.” »

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With this winter season gearing up to be one of the coldest yet, it’s best to bundle up in front of the fire and read away. Find out what books remind the CRP staff of winter and get some great recommendations below. On a side note: How did nobody suggest Game of Thrones? Winter is coming, anybody…

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November 18, 2016

Staff Reads: November 18, 2016 »

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Check out CRP’s staff reads for some excellent Thanksgiving break reading recommendations. #CRPreads

I’ve been jumping around with far too many print books as of late, but I can’t stop listing to the audiobook for Kitchens of the Great Midwest. I’m a bit behind in discovering it, but the …

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November 4, 2016

Staff Reads: Book to film adaptations »

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In light of all of the exciting book-to-film adaptations coming up within the next few years, the CRP staff chimed in with what they’re most excited to see on the big screen.

Check out our infographic and let us know in the comments or on social media what book-to-film adaptation you can't wait…

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