If you’re watching HBO’s The Yogurt Shop Murders, don’t miss WHO KILLED THESE GIRLS? by Beverly Lowry—the most comprehensive nonfiction account of the 1991 Austin case penguinrandomhouse.com/books/204569/w…

The summer is a great time for reflection and some of the best books to put you in that space are those with coming-of-age narratives. Swipe to see words from a few and see the link for more: sites.prh.com/vintage-undert…

Woohoo! THE EL by Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. just made it into Chicago Review of Books’ 12 Must-Read Books of August 2025! 🚆🔥 Read the feature here: chireviewofbooks.com/2025/08/01/12-…

Messy never looked so good— rax ‘levon honkers’ king's SLOPPY is in the The New York Times 💋📚 nytimes.com/2025/08/10/boo…

🚇 THE EL is here! 🚇 From Theodore C. Van Alst Jr., co-editor of NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT—a gritty, pulse-pounding ride through 1979 Chicago. “Cool and real as hell.” —Tommy Orange Hop on—this train waits for no one. Grab your copy today. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738830/t…

Twenty prizewinning stories. One unforgettable anthology. THE BEST SHORT STORIES 2025: THE O. HENRY PRIZE WINNERS is almost here! From celebrated voices to rising stars, these stories showcase the very best of the past year. Pre-order now: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771515/t…

Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. paints a portrait of Native Chicago chicagoreader.com/books/book-rev… via Chicago Reader

70 years after Nabokov’s LOLITA, Kaveh Akbar _ AUTHOR (MARTYR!) unpacks its complex legacy—and listeners weigh in. 🔗 wnyc.org/story/the-70th… via WNYC 🎙

Happy pub day to WHEN THE CRANES FLY SOUTH! "One of those ‘you’ll laugh, you’ll cry… and give to everyone you love’ books." —Fredrik Backman Bo has one last chance to make things right. Learn more: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775541/w…

WHEN THE CRANES FLY SOUTH! Your Next Book Club Recommendations From the What's Brewing Book Club tmj4.com/shows/whats-br…

Before the movie, read the story that started it all. 📖💋 KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is waiting—find your copy today! penguinrandomhouse.com/books/136399/k… #KISSOFTHESPIDERWOMAN

Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.'s “The El” is a lively, poetic novel about finding beauty in unexpected places, about seeing things that others don’t see, and seeking love outside of the family of your birth. lit.newcity.com/2025/08/21/the…

All aboard THE EL! 🚋 Theodore Van Alst Jr. talks about his novel, inspiration, and writing process on Preserving Disorder Lumpen Radio 🎧 Listen here: mixcloud.com/lumpenradio/pr…

Check out this BTS clip of D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai reading an excerpt from THE EL by Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.! This semi-autobiographical novel follows a group of teenage gang members as they trek across Chicago to a momentous meeting. Read by a full cast: bit.ly/4g1uaP5

Mma Ramotswe is back with warmth, wit, and a few new mysteries to solve! 🎃 Don’t miss IN THE TIME OF FIVE PUMPKINS, the latest in the beloved NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY series. Pre-order your copy today! 📚✨ penguinrandomhouse.com/books/756550/i… A. McCall Smith

If you’ve ever hated your job, hidden from coworkers, or questioned corporate “team-building”… this one’s for you. Happy Pub Day to DISCONTENT by Beatriz Serrano! A bold, witty debut that skewers office life with sharp humor and wild imagination. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776051/d…

From page to screen ❤️ Don’t just watch it—read it. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/18836/wu…

Author Sandra Cisneros Receives Prestigious Harold Washington Literary Award wgntv.com/daytime-chicag… Via WGN TV News