Literature
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Free writing workshops offered during National Novel Writing MonthSep 26, 2021 11:00 pm - National Novel Writing Month is a free, annual event each November to encourage people to write a 50,000-plus word first draft of their novel. Anyone age 13 or older ca...
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Books and Beyond: How one family gets the most out of their library cardSep 26, 2021 11:00 pm - Rosa Biondo recalls going to her local library in Chicago as a child with her mother, who taught herself to read in English and wanted her children to be able to do the ...
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Book review: Craig Johnson uses mystery to explore violence against Native American women
Sep 26, 2021 7:28 am - "Daughter of the Morning Star" by Craig Johnson (Viking) Cheyenne Tribal Police Chief Lolo Long's niece, Jayla, star of the Lame Deer Lady Stars High Sch...
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Book review: 'Echoes of the Dead' is a fast-paced thriller
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MCC speaker series to explore Latinx literature, inclusion and experienceSep 23, 2021 11:00 pm - Submitted by McHenry County College McHenry County College will explore Latinx inclusion and experience as part of its latest Experts and Insights educational speaker se...
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Little Libraries pop up around HuntleySep 22, 2021 11:00 pm - Books magically appear at Little Libraries around Huntley. Many volunteers straighten the libraries and deliver new books regularly, although less in winter. Often, lo...
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Hillary Clinton to promote new book in virtual event in NapervilleSep 22, 2021 1:00 am - Hillary Clinton will participate in a virtual event next month at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville to promote the new novel she's written with Louise Penny, a political...
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Review: Johnson explores violence against Native Americans
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Review: 'Echoes of the Dead' is a fast-paced thriller
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Review: 'True Raiders' a fun read about true treasure hunt