April 2026 Reader & Runner of the Month: Ally Mark
by Allison Yates
Mahi, Read & Run Chicago’s March Reader & Runner of the Month.
Each month, Read & Run Chicago highlights a different volunteer or reader & runner! This month, we’re celebrating Ally Mark. Read the interview to learn more about her!
What part of the city do you call home?
Printer’s Row.
Where is your favorite place to run in the city?
A big loop through Grant Park, the Lakefront Path, and the Riverwalk!
What’s your favorite book or preferred genre?
Historical fiction.
Which is your favorite local bookstore or favorite branch of the Chicago Public Library?
Sandmeyer’s Bookstore and Harold Washington Library.
What’s something readers & runners can ask you more about next time they see you?
My parents were always looking for things to keep my cousins and me occupied when we visited our grandparents in small town Oregon. One of those ways was to get us to run to the local A&W to get root beer soft serve.