Literature
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Book review: Ron and Clint Howard reveal Hollywood success story
Oct 16, 2021 7:30 AM - "What was it like growing up on TV?" That's the question, along with the death of their father in 2017, that prompted Ron Howard and his brother, Clint, to co-write a memoir of their childhood called "The Boys." It's wholesome, earnest and contains just enough tidbits about Mayberry and "Happy Days" to satisfy ardent fans.
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Local author to present 'REAL Stories of Little Ladies' book at virtual author's showcase Oct. 28
Oct 15, 2021 7:31 PM - Dating as a Little Person of color can be difficult. It feels like you have to constantly prove yourself 24/7. Being rejected and objectified on the dating apps can make you reconsider your self-worth. Samyuktha Neeraja describes this experience and how she overcame it in the book "A Little Perspective (ALP): REAL Stories of Little Ladies." -
Late Army staff sergeant's love of scuba diving inspires Palatine mom to write children's book
Oct 15, 2021 8:48 AM - Echo Morgan of Palatine wrote a children's book titled "Scuba Matt's Underwater Adventure," inspired by her late son's love for scuba diving. Matt Morgan was a U.S. Army staff sergeant who died in a scuba diving accident in 2020. -
Arlington Heights' One Book, One Village culminates with virtual author visit
Oct 14, 2021 4:06 PM - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library's eighth annual One Book, One Village community reading event will culminate next week with a virtual visit from the author of this year's title. -
Review: Ron and Clint Howard reveal Hollywood success story
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From frequent reader to Friend of the Library: One Addison resident shares her experience
Oct 11, 2021 3:24 PM - Mary Ann Spina is an avid reader who knows firsthand that the library is more than just a building full of books. "I think the library is one of the best things we have in Addison," Spina said. "Even if you're not a reader, there's so much here, there's such a diversity of options that you'd be hard pressed to find someone who couldn't find anything they wanted." -
Review: A book that reminds us of the many reasons to smile.
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Steven Van Zandt explores his fascinating and unlikely life in memoir
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Book review: Soyinka writes a crime thriller and political satire
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Book review: Franzen dreams big, and goes deep, with 'Crossroads'
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