‘The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low’: New Memoir Explores The History Of Iconic Bloodshot Records
Block Club Chicago / by Michael C. Harris / November 18, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — Bloodshot Records co-founder Rob Miller said he didn’t intend to write a memoir about life in the music industry. “It was more a way to speak to the broader idea of what it means to love independent music and independent creative communities,” Miller said. “[But] I saw how weaving my biography into it made it more of a universal story — hopefully people will see themselves in this.” Read More Here.
This book shop that doubles as a cafe has been a staple of Lincoln Square for more than 2 decades
Newsbreak / Local Business Spotlight / August 7, 2025 Nestled in the heart of Lincoln Square, The Book Cellar has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s literary scene since 2004. It’s not just a place to find your next great read—it’s a haven where pages meet pour-overs, and where wine and words flow in equal measure. The story begins with Susan Takacs, a former Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner who, after years in medicine, saw a different kind of need in her neighborhood—a space for community,
Staffer at The Book Cellar in Chicago gets $500 bonus from author James Patterson
CBS News Chicago / by Natalie Goldstick and Traci Maloney / December 11, 2024 Hundreds of independent bookstore workers across the country—including one in Chicago—were the recipients of a big holiday surprise Wednesday. Since 2015, bestselling author James Patterson has given out holiday bonuses to independent bookstore workers across the country. This year, a $500 bonus went to Addison Roberts—who works at The Book Cellar, at 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Square. Roberts said she was surprised to
Shop Local 2024: A Lincoln Square, North Center, Albany Park, Irving Park And Ravenswood Gift Guide
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / November 15, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square has a plethora of small, independent shops along its busy commercial corridor. The 149-year-old Merz Apothecary has gifts for those who enjoy a spa day at home while The Book Cellar has a few Chicago-centric guides to exploring the city for more adventurous family and friends. Independent shops in neighboring Ravenswood, North Center, Irving Park, Albany Park and North Park also have a wide variety of gifts for
