Welcome to Hasty Book List—your cozy corner of the internet for all things bookish. Here, I share the stories I’m reading, the ones I can’t stop thinking about, and a few literary surprises along the way. I’m so glad you’re here.
Join the Chicago Literary Salon on July 2, 2026, for an evening with debut novelist Jessica M. Goldstein, author of Retro. Hosted at Pallas Studio, the event includes a signed book, snacks, cocktails, and a conversation exploring time travel, nostalgia, romance, memory, and the stories we tell ourselves about the past.
Join the Chicago Literary Salon on July 8 for an intimate evening with bestselling author Kathleen Rooney celebrating Man Overboard! at Liminal. Your ticket includes a signed book, themed cocktail and culinary experience, and a thoughtful conversation on family, survival, humor, and what keeps us afloat.
Join The Chicago Literary Salon on August 4 at Le Sud for an intimate evening with Rowan Beaird celebrating Tenderness, a gripping novel set during a 1970s island wedding where a bride's past involvement with the notorious Synanon cult threatens to resurface. Ticket includes a signed book, cocktail, curated menu, and live author conversation.
Join the Chicago Literary Salon on June 3 at Bar Parisette for an intimate evening with Natalie Lemle, in conversation with Sheila Schuenemann of Booked & Busy Reader, celebrating Artifacts—a gripping debut exploring museums, looted antiquities, and the art market. Includes a signed book, handpainted bookmark, cocktail, and author discussion. Limited seating available.
Step into the sun-drenched glamour of 1956 Balboa Island with bestselling author Nicola Harrison as she joins us for a tennis-tinged, seaside escape at the Chicago Literary Salon.
A recap of the Chicago Literary Salon pop-up with Piera Gelardi at Wicker Park Inn, featuring an intimate, informal conversation inspired by The Playful Way. Guests shared personal stories about play, creativity, motherhood, grief, and resilience, highlighting how playfulness can transform everyday life and deepen connection.
Step into the shadowy tearooms and glittering salons of 1920s Paris with internationally bestselling author Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, as she joins us for an enchanting evening of historical intrigue and literary magic at the Chicago Literary Salon.
Join us for a special edition of the Chicago Literary Salon, Fashioning History—an intimate evening of conversation at the intersection of literature, fashion, and women’s lives—hosted inside the Chicago showroom of M.M.LaFleur.
Step inside the icy halls of elite figure skating with internationally bestselling author Wendy Walker, as she joins us for an electrifying evening of suspense, ambition, and unflinching truth at the Chicago Literary Salon—in conversation with acclaimed thriller author Layne Fargo.
Step into the haunting canals of Venice Beach with internationally bestselling author Amy Meyerson, as she joins us for an intimate evening of suspense, storytelling, and connection at the Chicago Literary Salon.
Step into the adrenaline-fueled world of Michelin stars, opening nights, and the unrelenting pursuit of hospitality with award-winning restaurateur and author Kevin Boehm, as he joins us for the second chapter of the Chicago Literary Salon to discuss his unforgettable memoir, The Bottomless Cup.
Step into the dazzling chaos of early 2000s celebrity culture with debut author Margaux Eliot, as she joins us for an intimate literary salon at Nic + Juniors to discuss her buzzworthy novel, Honeymoon Stage.
