Andrew DeCanniere

In Conversation with Sherry Harris – Author & Vice President of “Sisters in Crime”

August 22, 2018 Andrew DeCanniere 0

When an e-mail recently landed in my inbox informing me of this year’s winner of the 2018 Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award, I was immediately intrigued and wanted to know more […]

In Conversation with Jeanne Nolan – The Organic Gardener launches new Indoor Farming service

July 13, 2018 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Late last month, I had the opportunity to speak with Jeanne Nolan, Founder & President of The Organic Gardener, regarding her company’s new Indoor Farming service, which is available now. Read on to see what […]

“The Great Believers” – In Conversation with Rebecca Makkai

June 15, 2018 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Of all the books that I’ve read this year, one of the most important has to be The Great Believers by local author Rebecca Makkai. The book, which comes out next Tuesday, June 19th, centers […]

Previewing the 34th Annual Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest with Teresa Basso Gold & Dana Kaye

May 29, 2018 Andrew DeCanniere 0

While, depending on the day, it may or may not quite feel like it, summertime is indeed almost here and with summer comes festival season. Undoubtedly, one of my favorites has to be the Chicago […]

Evanston Literary Festival 2018 – In Conversation with John Wilson

May 11, 2018 Andrew DeCanniere 0

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, look no further than one of my favorite events of the year, the Evanston Literary Festival, which runs from May 12th through 20th and is now […]

Film, TV & Books

Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with Some More Author Favorites

April 17, 2018 Andrew DeCanniere 0

While, depending on where you are in the country, it may not feel like it outside, it’s nearly the end of April and that can mean only one thing — well, at least to the avid readers […]

“My Oxford Year” – In Conversation with author Julia Whelan

April 16, 2018 Andrew DeCanniere 0

As I say, every so often — if you’re really lucky — you’ll find a book that just clicks with you the instant you pick it up and leaves you wanting to recommend it to […]

“Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure” – In Conversation with author Amy Kaufman

February 28, 2018 Andrew DeCanniere 0

While I am not one of those people who religiously watches any particular reality television series, I will admit that I do dip into and out of a number of those currently on-the-air. Of these, […]

“The Book of Will” Review – An Inside Look at Preserving the Legacy of William Shakespeare & The King’s Men

November 20, 2017 Andrew DeCanniere 0

This past weekend I had the opportunity to see The Book of Will (written by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Jessica Thebus) at Northlight Theatre, which is centered around the remaining players of Shakespeare’s troupe, The […]

“Living Like Audrey” – In Conversation with Victoria Loustalot

October 3, 2017 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Without a doubt, one of the most interesting reads of the fall has to be Victoria Loustalot’s recently released Living Like Audrey: Life Lessons from the Fairest Lady of All (Lyons Press, 2017), which takes […]