June 2026 Reader & Runner of the Month: Stephanie B.
by Allison Yates
Stephanie, Read & Run Chicago’s June Reader & Runner of the Month.
Each month, Read & Run Chicago highlights a different volunteer or reader & runner! This month, we’re celebrating Stephanie B. Read the interview to learn more about her!
What part of the city do you call home?
Just outside the city in Oak Park.
Where is your favorite place to run in the city?
It’s a tie between West Town (run north on Damen to the Bloomingdale Trail at the 606) and Andersonville.
What’s your favorite book or preferred genre?
As for genres, it’s a tie between tragic, realistic fiction and gay rom com. As for books, so many favorites! Here are a few:
Dream City by Brendan Short
Stones for Ibarra by Harriet Doerr
Which is your favorite local bookstore or favorite branch of the Chicago Public Library?
The Pile Bookstore in Berwyn.
What’s something readers & runners can ask you more about next time they see you?
One of my first concerts was Wham in a combo bowling alley and concert space in Dallas Texas (also saw Air Supply at Six Flags over Texas). Also I’m a direct descendant of someone who was tried for being a witch (Mary Bliss Parsons)!