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Chicago Review of Books @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social · 19h

"For whatever reason I’ve always been more drawn to the cautionary stuff. The stories of bad decisions blowing up in people’s faces."

@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @jakehinkson.bsky.social on “You Will Never See Me” (Crooked Lane Books) is out now.
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Dirtbag Cosplay: An interview with Jake Hinkson about his novel, “You Will Never See Me” - Chicago Review of Books

The Heart O’ Chicago hotel hasn’t seen this much action, possibly ever. Not in literature, anyway. The 1950s motel along Lincoln Avenue’s “hotel row” is just one of the many if-you-know-you-know locat...

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📚 Twisted Haus Reads @twistedhausreads.bsky.social · 3d

We were privileged to learn from some amazing authors at The Craft of Crime Writing seminar at Proof! A Midwest Literary Fest at @indianahumanities.bsky.social with @vmburnsbooks.bsky.social, @loriraderday.bsky.social, @erinlflanagan.bsky.social, @jamesdfhannah.bsky.social, and Larry D. Sweazy. 📚💙

A photo of authors at The Craft of Crime Writing seminar at Proof! A Midwest Literary Fest with Valerie (V. M.) Burns, Lori Rader-Day, Erin Flanagan, James D.F. Hannah, and Larry D. Sweazy.

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · 10d

I'm sorry but I love bitchy Taylor.

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · 13d

In these times, I have very little advice except find the thing that reminds you who you are (writing for me), do favors for people, read for joy, drive like everyone out there is your friend, and get yourself a bird feeder.

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DoSomeDamage @dosomedamage.bsky.social · 13d

Chatting with four authors from On Fire and Under Water, the hot new crime fiction anthology.

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Chicago Review of Books @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social · 13d

"I don’t plan my work in advance at all...the writing was an escape, fun, and there’d be no joy in it if I knew how it would develop." @loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @anncleeves.bsky.social on “The Killing Stones” (St Martin’s) is out now.
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Writing From Memory: A Conversation with Ann Cleeves about “The Killing Stones” - Chicago Review of Books

Our interview with Ann Cleeves about her new book, "The Killing Stones."

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Sep 3

I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...

You Never Have to Wonder Where You Fit In The World: An interview with Lou Berney about “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” - Chicago Review of Books

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Sep 13

Agree!

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Blue House Books @bluehousebooks.bsky.social · Sep 11

THE SOUTHPORT LITERARY FAIR SCHEDULE IS OFFICIALLY POSTED!

Scroll through to get a preview of the amazing lineup we have for you, & check all the details on our website: www.blue-house-books.com/events/32847...
The Southport Literary fair is a celebration of books & stories for all ages!

A photo of Sam, the owner of BHB, holding a handful of books from authors who will be at the Southport Lit Fair!

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Chicago Review of Books @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

"I think writing a good, original novel is always going to be hard."

@loriraderday.bsky.social's interview with @louberney.bsky.social on his new book “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” (William Morrow) is out now.
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You Never Have to Wonder Where You Fit In The World: An interview with Lou Berney about “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” - Chicago Review of Books

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sphinx.

Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Sep 3

I would say you were a liar but you hardly said ANYTHING

Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Sep 3

I pried some thoughts about his new book out of the lockbox that is @louberney.bsky.social Luckily, I like him and Crooks a lot. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/03/w...

You Never Have to Wonder Where You Fit In The World: An interview with Lou Berney about “Crooks: A Novel About Crime and Family” - Chicago Review of Books

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Daniel Carlson @danielwcarlson.bsky.social · Aug 29

We built a calculator that doesn't work, but don't worry, it's also a plagiarism machine that will tell you to kill yourself. It runs on the world's oceans and costs 10 trillion dollars.

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's perfect the way it is.

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Aug 27

Also, is a hot dog a sandwich? We're gonna find out, once and for all.

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Aug 27

We got a lot of heavy, sloppy sandwiches in Chicago. Ask for the "wet" Italian beef if it's a throwing beef.

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Aug 27

Oh well

Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · Aug 27

AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.

Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action

Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Aug 25

Pritzker: To the members of the press who are assembled here today and listening across the country, I am asking for your courage to tell it like it is. This is not a time to pretend here that there are two sides to this story.

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congrats! Which neighborhood?!

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Aug 25

The news to me here is that the guy who caused this is alive. I thought it was suicide by car crash. Even more pissed off than I was!

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Lori Rader-Day @loriraderday.bsky.social · Aug 25

A police chase led to the death of an innocent bystander, my friend, probably the most decent man in my home state, a talented poet, a father of three. It's time to stop adding to the chaos.