Now that we have such a big stable of talented authors, we're going to take some time this year to re-introduce them to you. This week it's Margaret Larkin, author of the 2021 novel Wicker Park Wishes.
Margaret Larkin
Margaret Larkin grew up in Evanston, Illinois and has lived in the City of Chicago for more than 25 years on the North Side, most recently in Streeterville (with her husband who is a graphic artist). She teaches English as a Second Language and podcasting (she started podcasting in 2009 via Radiogirl) at local colleges, in addition to writing and editing. Connect via @metrolingua on Twitter and Instagram, and /metrolingua on Facebook.
Margaret’s book Wicker Park Wishes is a very Nick Hornsby-esque look at single life in the 90s. It’s a vivid fun read.
Summary
In 1994 Chicago, the Internet barely exists, people use payphones, and answering machines can make or break a relationship. Claire lives with her roommate in a shabby apartment in pre-gentrified Wicker Park, where needles dot the sidewalks and pot is still illegal. She wants to get away from her suburban North Shore background, going from country club to dance club, and gets wasted along the way. She has an okay temp job downtown, but all she wants to do is make enough money to get out of Chicago and see the world. Her plan is chugging along until guys, work, and friends complicate the situation, and ultimately she has to decide what she really wants.
