Your weekly guide to Chicago Tribune's favorites in books, authors and events
 Wednesday, Feb 28 "Chicago," David Mamet's first novel in 20 years, vividly evokes the bloody, raucous 1920s. |
| As it raises questions about police brutality, justice and corruption, "Down the River Unto the Sea" reinforces Walter Mosely's status as a masterful storyteller. |
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| Scientists are developing devices to remember better, so would it be a good thing if you could remember every book you've read? |
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| Former first lady Michelle Obama's first book post-White House will be a memoir titled "Becoming" that will hit book shelves in November. |
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| We've put together a list of film-related coffee table books sure to educate and entertain at your Oscar-themed party. |
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| Tiffany Haddish's comedy is consistently illuminating, always serving candor, effervescence, and just plain fun, with splashes of raunchiness everywhere in between; the same is true of her debut memoir, "The Last Black Unicorn." |
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| '"Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach" by Kelly Robson; and "The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year" edited by Jonathan Strahan are also reviewed. |
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| Lisa Halliday's coruscating work takes you down roads you hadn't planned on taking. |
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