Literature
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Geneva's Shakespeare in the Park to present 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Jul 13, 2021 12:06 PM - Fairies will roam Island Park causing mischief and mayhem at this year's Shakespeare in the Park production in Geneva, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." -
Book review: 'The Director' offers new insight into the complex character of J. Edgar Hoover
Jul 13, 2021 6:00 AM - J. Edgar Hoover's life has been picked apart in other books; Paul Letersky and Gordon Dillow deliver insight that only could be obtained from Letersky's vantage point as Hoover's personal assistant for two years.
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Review: New insight into the complex character of Hoover
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Glen Ellyn readers: Help reach 40,000 points in summer reading fundraiser for World ReliefJul 12, 2021 11:14 AM - Since 2012, the Glen Ellyn Public Library has tied its Summer Reading program to a philanthropic cause -- embracing the volunteer spirit of the community -- and challenging members to not just read, but to read with an impact on the community.
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Book review: Brandon Taylor's connected short stories star beautiful messes
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Lao author's book documents family's refugee journey, racial struggles
Jul 12, 2021 9:59 AM - With $40 in hand, just the clothes on their backs and one bag of belongings between them, Niphaphone Sanavongsay's family arrived in America in 1979 as Laotian refugees fleeing the Southeast Asian nation in the grips of a civil war. In her book, Niphaphone "Laura" Robertson chronicles her journey and writes about trying to fit in as an Asian kid at school, her immigrant identity crisis, and the racism she endured along the way.
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Constable: Shock to heart takes author on global odyssey for answers
Jul 11, 2021 9:00 AM - Katherine Standefer knew she would get a book published one day having won writing awards throughout grade school, middle school, Hersey High School, college and grad school. But the Arlington Heights native didn't know it would almost kill her.
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Arlington Heights native's memoir gains national attention
Jul 8, 2021 6:00 AM - Katherine Standefer hit it out of the park with her first book, "Lightning Flowers: My Journey to Uncover the Cost of Saving a Life." Standefer will be doing two virtual presentations with the Arlingon Heights Memorial Library to discuss her work. -
July 10 book talk to feature Wheaton pastor
Jul 7, 2021 11:55 AM - On Saturday, July 10, the Rev. Ron Beauchamp of Bethel New Life Church will discuss his book, "It's In Your Response," at Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton. -
Book review: Author's debut centers on working undercover as a straight Catholic
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