August 2026 Reader & Runner of the Month: Andrea Serje-Martinez
by Allison Yates
Andrea, Read & Run Chicago’s August Reader & Runner of the Month.
Each month, Read & Run Chicago highlights a different volunteer or reader & runner! This month, we’re celebrating Andrea Serje-Martinez. Read the interview to learn more about her!
What part of the city do you call home?
Bucktown
Where is your favorite place to run in the city?
The Bloomingdale Trail at the 606.
What’s your favorite book or preferred genre?
Fantasy and romance.
Which is your favorite local bookstore or favorite branch of the Chicago Public Library?
My favorite local bookstores are City Lit Books and Madison Street Books. My favorite library branch has to be Harold Washington!
What’s something readers & runners can ask you more about next time they see you?
I spent a night at the Amazon rainforest when I was younger.