Dean Hale Archive

It’s February already? Then it’s time to stock up on some great reads to brave the coldest month of the year. I’ve got selections that are pure fun (squirrel!), illuminating and several starts to new series! This edition of Book Beat features four new series which include an

Looking for your next great read? Chicago hosted Book Expo America (BEA), the biggest publishing industry event in the US. Publishers bring several hundred authors to talk and promote their upcoming books. It’s all a little heady since there are so many great books coming up, but