We're planning a trip to Chicago this year, so I was inspired to create a list of some great books set in the Windy City!
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch: A sci-fi adventure with a crazy plot twist - check out my review here.
The Best Kind of Magic by Crystal Cestari: Contemporary YA story with a bit of magical realism.
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson: A nonfiction book about the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and a serial killer who stalked the city.
Life After by Katie Ganshert: Contemporary story about a woman's survivor's guilt after a train bombing.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger: An unconventional love story between Clare, an artist, and Henry, a reluctant time traveler.
What are some of your favorite books set in Chicago?
Chicago sounds like a fun trip. I've always wanted to go there.
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting here trying to think of my favorite book set in the Windy City and I'm drawing a blank. The Jungle is the only book that's coming to mind, and that book practically gave me nightmares, lol. I still need to read Dark Matter though. I keep shoving it aside for some reason but am determined to read it soon.
Yes, you need to read Dark Matter!! It's so good!
DeleteI absolutely love Chicago. I have only read Time Traveler's Wife, so I will have to check out the others. I like the sound of The Best Kind of Magic. Have a great time on your trip to Chicago--you'll love it! One of my favorite things was the architectural boat tour - so much fun as long as the weather is nice and hanging out by the lake is also a nice treat. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWe definitely want to do an architectural boat tour, everyone has recommended that to us! The Best Kind of Magic was so adorable.
DeleteAWWW!!! This post is amazing, and these book cover are awesome too! I have The Best Kind of Magic and I can't wait to read it❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks, Becky! I hope you love it, it was such a cute book!
DeleteLOVED Chicago when we went. Dark Matter was a great book. I want to read The Best Kind of Magic.
ReplyDeleteWe're so looking forward to this trip!
DeleteI've always wanted to go to Chicago. It seems like an amazing city. I actually haven't read any of these, but I've been wanting to read The Best Kind of Magic. It looks like a cute book.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like there is going to be a ton to do in Chicago!
DeleteThe Best Kind of Magic was super cute!
Ooh, how fun! I haven't really read many books set in Chicago, now that I think about it. I own Devil in the White City, but haven't picked it up. Really intrigued by Dark Matter, also--I've heard so many great things. I've never been to Chicago, but I've heard neat things and I hope you have a wonderful time when you go on your trip!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jordan! We're really looking forward to it.
DeleteDark Matter is amazing!
I've always wanted to read The Time Traveler's Wife!
ReplyDeleteYou should, it's a very unique book!
DeleteI really like The Time Travelers Wife and Dark Matter, the other are on my TBR list too they look interesting <3
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy them, Lily!
DeleteThanks so much, Heidi!
ReplyDeleteI have best kind of magic and dark matter on my list.
ReplyDeleteThey are both so good!! I hope you love them!
DeleteChicago's on my travel bucket list so hopefully someday :) I had no idea these all took place in Chicago, I'll have to check them out. The Best Kind of Magic looks cute :)
ReplyDeleteIt was super-cute, I think you'd love it!
DeleteI've done a lot of traveling in my life, but somehow have never made it to Chicago. Shame on me! I did love visiting while reading The Time Traveler's Wife.
ReplyDeleteThis will be my first time in Chicago!
DeleteHow fun!! I've never been to Chicago :)
ReplyDeleteI've never been there, either - I'm really looking forward to it!
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