COLUMNS FROM MARY SCHMICH

“Even the Terrible Things Seem Beautiful to Me Now, 2nd Edition” Over the last two decades, Mary Schmich’s column in the Tribune has offered advice, humor and discerning commentary on a broad array of topics including family, personal milestones, mental illness, writing and life in Chicago. This second edition— updated to include Schmich’s best pieces since its original publication— collects her 10 Pulitzer-winning columns along with more than 150 others, creating a compelling collection that reflects Schmich’s thoughtful, insightful and engaging sensibility.

“A Century of Progress” Between 1933 and 1934, over 48 million visitors attended “A Century of Progress Exposition,” theworld’s fair located in Chicago. This collection of rare photographs from the world’s fair has been carefully chosen fromthe Tribune’s voluminous archives. Featuring an informative introduction by Tribune reporter and historian Ron Grossman, this book documents one of the most expansive displays of technological advancement and cultural diversity that took place in the 20th century.