Chicago is America’s favorite city and is also known as The Second City. The Windy City is a dynamic city, its location on the beautiful front of the Great Lake of Michigan and its historical significance, make the city a hub for travelers in the land of Lincoln. Travelers to Chicago can enjoy the history, art, attractions, shopping, business, and the city neighborhoods.  Checkout Travel Books at San Jose Public Library to plan, prepare, and guide you in your next trip to the Windy City. 

Here are some other great places to enjoy:

Downtown Chicago,  Willis Tower AKA Sears Tower,   Navy Pier, Grant Park, Field Museum of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Millennium Park, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Magnificent Mile, Wrigley Field , DePaul University, Lincoln Park Zoo   

Chicago: A Novel, is a very interesting fictional story of Egyptian students who come to attend the University of Illinois Medical School. The book is set in today's world, and the students must navigate the American dichotomies of openness and competition. How much assimilation should the characters allow themselves? The often painful history of Chicago is included, juxtaposed with commentary on modern Egyptian life and psyche.  The book is very helpful to understand the upheaval going on Egypt in early 2011.