Beyond the Shelf – Page 3 – Notes from the Shelf

Bookstore Review: Grayslake, IL

Discover the best independent bookstores in Grayslake, IL—from a hidden gem to a cozy shop filled…

Lina Chern, author of the Play the Fool series (Play the Fool and Tricks of Fortune),…

What happens when a satirical sci-fi novel gets reimagined as a brutal political thriller? You get…

Zee Lacson, author of The Woolgathering Trilogy and Twice Removed, on Folklore, Fanfic Beginnings, and Writing…

Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day 2025 with a visit to About Time, a women-owned indie bookstore in…

Discover two amazing independent bookstores in Crystal Lake, IL — Abalabix Books and The Green Read…

The Book Rack in Springfield, IL is a well-organized used bookstore that invites hours of browsing.…

In October, I went to Seattle for a birthday trip with my parents. Any time I’m…