Literature
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Constable: Shock to heart takes author on global odyssey for answersJul 10, 2021 1:00 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 sc...
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Arlington Heights native's memoir gains national attentionJul 08, 2021 6:00 am - Arlington Heights native Katherine Standefer hit it out of the park with her first book, "Lightning Flowers: My Journey to Uncover the Cost of Saving a Life." The 2020 m...
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July 10 book talk to feature Wheaton pastorJul 06, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 10, the Rev. Ron Beauchamp of Bethel New Life Church will discuss his book, "It's In Your Response," during a book talk and signing from 1 to 3 p.m. at...
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Book review: Author's debut centers on working undercover as a straight Catholic
Jul 06, 2021 6:00 am - "Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead" by Emily Austin (Atria) In Emily Austin's first novel, "Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead," 27-year...
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Review: Working undercover every day as a straight Catholic
Jul 05, 2021 7:00 am - 'œEveryone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead,'ť by Emily Austin (Atria) In Emily Austin's first novel, 'œEveryone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead,'ť 27-year-old Gilda ...
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Book review: 'God Spare the Girls' a touching story of sistersJul 05, 2021 6:00 am - "God Spare the Girls," by Kelsey McKinney (William Morrow) In "God Spare the Girls," Abigail and Caroline are the daughters of celebrity evangelical pastor Luke Nolan. A...
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Singer/songwriter Richard Marx shares 'Stories to Tell' in new memoirJul 04, 2021 7:00 am - Richard Marx likes to gently mess with the minds of whoever comes to see his solo concerts. He'll start playing a Keith Urban or a Lionel Ritchie song and look out to se...
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Constable: Patriotic service in blood of transgender veteransJul 03, 2021 1:00 am - Serving in a combat zone can be difficult for even the most patriotic Americans. In addition to the fear of dying and the disturbing images that linger forever, Vietnam ...
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Books find new homes in Free Little LibrariesJun 28, 2021 11:00 pm - When books are done being library books, sometimes they become Little Free Library books. Books are taken out of Vernon Area Public Library's collection when they are no...
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Book review: 'Survive the Night' is a fast-paced, twisty thriller
Jun 28, 2021 7:00 am - "Survive the Night," by Riley Sager (Dutton) Confused and depressed Charlie can't bear to stay at Olyphant University anymore - not since her best friend was stabbe...