Marrying the Ketchups

If you enjoy true-to-life stories with braided story lines, this is one you'll like. It centers around a family-owned restaurant in Oak Park set during the beginning of the Trump era and isn't afraid to weave current events like climate change, politics, and even baseball into a touching tale of four generations of an Irish-heritage family. A sprawling delightful saga with a cast of characters I fell for right away as well as a love letter to my favorite big city, Chicago. In a perfect world, I'd be able to show up for brunch at Sullivan's and meet all these guys in the flesh. Heartwarming, realistic, and a perfect summer read.