The Dog Lover's Companion to Chicago: The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Dog has the inside scoop on the best parks, dog runs, beaches, forest preserves, and pet-friendly businesses in the Windy City and neighboring suburbs. Packed with helpful maps, up-to-date leash laws, and a useful "paw" ranking system for all locations in the book, The Dog Lover's Companion to Chicago is truly a pet's best friend.

The Little Black Book of Chicago: From skyscrapers to sports, from blues to bratwursts, and from the Magnificent Mile to the magnificent lakefront, Chicago has it all! This pocket guidebook, including user-friendly fold-out maps and insider tips, will walk you through the best that Chicago has to offer. ''Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed attractions, and handy ''Notes'' pages are included to jot down all your favorites.

Both books are written by local author and journalist Margaret Littman who is a frequent contributor to Chicago Magazine,  Crain's, Wine Enthusiast, TimeOut Chicago, and other travel publications.