I got to know Samantha Verant a few years ago after my editor gave me a review copy of her memoir, Seven Letters from Paris (Sourcebooks, 2014). I read the book in one setting and was completely hooked. We connected online and learned we had a lot in common: we both grew up in … [Read more...]
The Notebook
Sometimes the sweetest stories can come about in the most random ways. My friend Bari runs a lovely bookbinding studio and paperie in Chicago. I've known Bari for over a decade, going back to my years working in communications at the University of Chicago.So this week when … [Read more...]
Brunch in Milwaukee
My family and I spent last weekend in Wisconsin and on our drive home, we stopped in Milwaukee for brunch. I've always enjoyed Milwaukee and the old-school feel of the city. It's known for its German restaurants and Mader's is one of their most renowned.The last time we … [Read more...]
Article in Chicago Tribune
A friend recently sent me this lovely Chicago notecard and a copy of an interview I did last month! … [Read more...]
Spirit wear Tuesday
After a whirlwind trip to New York last Friday, I acquired a new NYU sweatshirt. When my kids and I walked into the bookstore there, I made a beeline for the sweatshirts."But you already have one, mom," one of my kids said."Well, it's time for another. The one I have has … [Read more...]
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