Best Chicago Books for Smart Holiday Gifts
The best Chicago books always make great holiday gifts. Happily, the Detours staff are voracious readers of Chicago books on history, architecture and culture, so we have recommendations for the best new Chicago books on those very topics. These selections, which delve into the city’s past and present, are just the thing for those who […]
Chicago Summer Beach Reading
Taking a book to the beach is a tried and true summer pastime. Chicago has no shortage of beaches and there’s certainly no lack of Chicago books. So, with Memorial Day just passed and Printers Row Lit Fest only a week away, we decided to share our Chicago summer beach reading list. Make Me a […]
Chicago Books Make Great Holiday Gifts
Chicago books are always at the top of our reading lists. It’s thrilling to discover new information, great stories, or illuminating anecdotes in the Chicago books we read. Reading about our fascinating city makes us better Chicago tour guides, of course, and it also provides us with tons of gift-giving recommendations at the holidays. Here […]
Chicago History Books for Your Holiday Gift List
It’s hard for me to imagine a better holiday gift than good Chicago history books. They hold the promise of gripping narratives, undiscovered facts, and greater perspective and understanding. It’s like manna from heaven for big ol’ history and architecture nerds, like yours truly. But which Chicago history books are worth gifting? To help you […]