TOP THREE SLUDGE: NUMBER 3: “X.Y.U.” by The Smashing Pumpkins
“X.Y.U.” is a bracing seven minutes of primordial sludge. Continue reading TOP THREE SLUDGE: NUMBER 3: “X.Y.U.” by The Smashing Pumpkins
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Espresso Shots: Where Marshland Came to Flower, by Peter Anderson
Where Marshland Comes to Flower by Peter Anderson is highly recommended for those who love the art of the short story and the continuing literary legacy of Chicago. Continue reading Espresso Shots: Where Marshland Came to Flower, by Peter Anderson
CCLaP Fridays: How to Speak Midwestern, by Edward McClelland
The Midwest has many accents, each beautiful in its own way. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: How to Speak Midwestern, by Edward McClelland
American Odd: Henry Darger: Selected Art and Writings, by Michael Bonesteel
This week I continue my American Odd essay series with a look at Chicago-area artist and recluse Henry Darger. Continue reading American Odd: Henry Darger: Selected Art and Writings, by Michael Bonesteel
American Odd: Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery, by Martin Gardner
This week I continue my American Odd essay series with a look at “Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery,” by Martin Gardner. Continue reading American Odd: Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery, by Martin Gardner
American Odd: The Book of the SubGenius, by J.R. “Bob” Dobbs
This week I continue my series American Odd with an essay about “The Book of the SubGenius” by J.R. “Bob” Dobbs. Continue reading American Odd: The Book of the SubGenius, by J.R. “Bob” Dobbs
The Megapolitan Flâneur: Greater Downtown Milwaukee: Milwaukee Food Tours: Explore Milwaukee Hop On / Hop Off Sightseeing Bus
Whether you are a tourist visiting Cream City or a lifelong resident, check out The Sightseeing Bus from Milwaukee Food Tours. It is a solid hour of education and entertainment. Continue reading The Megapolitan Flâneur: Greater Downtown Milwaukee: Milwaukee Food Tours: Explore Milwaukee Hop On / Hop Off Sightseeing Bus
CCLaP Fridays: The War Against Boredom, by Seth Kaufman
This week I review Seth Kaufman’s new collection of darkly satirical short stories, The War Against Boredom. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: The War Against Boredom, by Seth Kaufman
CCLaP Journal #5 is here!
The CCLaP Journal #5 is finally out! Get your copy today! The issue includes an interview with Joe Meno, photography features, numerous book reviews, original short fiction by CCLaP authors, and no ads! Continue reading CCLaP Journal #5 is here!
CCLaP Fridays: A Land Without Sin, by Paula Huston
This week Karl Wolff reviews Paula Huston’s stunning adventure novel, “A Land Without Sin,” about Eva, a photojournalist from a family of Chicago-area Croatian Catholics, who searches for her lost brother, last heard of working in Zapatista-occupied Mexico. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: A Land Without Sin, by Paula Huston
The Driftless Area Review 