When it came time to choose between literature and the law, Adam Kaz went with the written word. Now the writer, editor, and critic (and regular contributor to Third Coast […]

By Guest Author Holly Smith The Mothership “Quimby’s is the mothership,” proudly declares Cynthia E. Hanifin, producer of Zine Club Chicago which often meets at the bookstore at 1854 W. […]

According to both mainstream and social media, Generation X spends half its time being ignored and the other half feeling uncomfortably “seen.” In the most current example of “seen-ness,” Gen […]

If you’re interested in covering the Chicago and Midwest lit scenes, and want to promote local authors, booksellers, or publishers, contact Third Coast Review Lit Editor Dan Kelly at dan@mrdankelly.com. […]

The last two days of May and the first two days of June are bringing you some amazing events! So if you need help planning the next few days, look […]

For a night of zines and beer, swing by the Field Notes Midwest HQ in West Loop this Thursday evening. Browse through zines, prints, and self-published art from local vendors, and […]

Papers, pamphlets, and publishers filled the auditorium of the Plumbers Union Hall last weekend. Writers, artists, and readers celebrated the community and spirit of self-publishing at the seventh annual Chicago […]

Celebrate the art of self-publishing this weekend at Chicago Zine Fest. It’s one of the city’s largest independent festivals. The seventh annual festival is happening this Friday and Saturday. All-ages […]