Literature
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New Colson novel: old death, raw politics
Jul 9, 2019 10:32 AM - Latest novel in Quinn Colson series probes old death case amid new media, raw political roughhouse
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'Rocket Men' author to appear at Arlington Heights Library
Jul 10, 2019 2:14 PM - Robert Kurson, Chicago author of "Rocket Men," which tells the story of the Apollo 8 mission, will speak at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library on July 17. -
Review: 'Last Witnesses' offers children's memories of WWII
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Review: Super sleuth Harry Hole at his sharpest in 'Knife'
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Book Driver coming to DuPage area July 18Jul 7, 2019 9:52 PM - Book Driver is a service to help find good homes for books. If residents are interested in participating in the book drive, just sign up. They will be in the area on Thursday, July 18.
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Book review: Alison Gaylin probes how violence affects families in 'Never Look Back'
Jul 7, 2019 7:27 AM - Alison Gaylin's 11th novel perceptively examines family dynamics, the domino effects of violence and our personal stories -- real or invented -- that help us maneuver through life. The strong tension that launches "Never Look Back" only intensifies with each surprising twist. -
Book review: 'Evergreen' is a textured, emotionally charged tale
Jul 6, 2019 7:24 AM - "Evergreen" by Howard Owen is a textured, emotionally charged tale about coming to terms with growing up biracial in America told in the precise language of a writer who honed his craft during 44 years in the newspaper business. -
Author James Patterson coming to Naperville
Jul 3, 2019 3:35 PM - The world's bestselling author, James Patterson, will come to Naperville in September to discuss his new book, "Killer Instinct." -
Glenbard Community Read explores 'Osage Murders'Jul 2, 2019 2:10 PM - The Glenbard Parent Series has selected the critically acclaimed book "The Killers of the Flowers Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" by National Book award finalist David Grann as its Community Read.
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Glenbard Parent Series Community Read to feature true story of murder, greed and prejudice
Jul 1, 2019 8:09 PM - The Glenbard Parent Series has selected the critically acclaimed book "The Killers of the Flowers Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" by National Book award finalist David Grann as its Community Read. The Glenbard Parent Series will host Grann on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn.
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