By Samantha Reid samonthetorch@gmail.com Books The book behind the Oscar-winner: ‘Twelve Years a Slave’ It seems as if almost every movie is based on a book nowadays. Oscar-winning film “12 Years a Slave” is no exception. The movie, starring Brad… Read More ›
By Samantha Reid samonthetorch@gmail.com Turning off the water when you brush your teeth can save four gallons per minute. Shortening your shower by just 60 seconds can save up to 150 gallons per month. Cut your shower down to five… Read More ›
By Samantha Reid samonthetorch@gmail.com It’s a great time to be a reader. In recent years, Hollywood has latched on tight to the moneymaking business of book-to-film adaptations. The latest in that long line is Veronica Roth’s young adult trilogy “Divergent.”… Read More ›
By Samantha Reid samonthetorch@gmail.com Books ‘Carthage’ by Joyce Carol Oates Lifetime Literary Achievement Award winner Joyce Carol Oates is at it again, this time with “Carthage,” the story of a missing girl and a family and town’s attempts to cope… Read More ›
By Samantha Reid samonthetorch@gmail.com Forget cramming onto a crowded subway car or searching in vain for an available taxi. The newest way to get around Chicago comes wearing a pink moustache. With the process of acquiring the city medallion needed… Read More ›
