Literature
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Review: Stacey Abrams writes a legal-political thriller
May 11, 2021 7:00 am - 'œWhile Justice Sleeps,'ť Stacey Abrams (Doubleday) 'œWhile Justice Sleeps'ť is a deftly written page-turner - understated action, vivid characters and a tense, plausibl...
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Review: Exclusive women's club sparks a new mystery novel
May 11, 2021 7:00 am - 'œA Special Place for Women,'ť by Laura Hankin (Berkley) If you've harbored curiosity or skepticism about secret societies or clubs, 'œA Special Place for Women'ť by La...
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Book review: CNN anchor Jake Tapper fails in covering a thriller
May 11, 2021 6:00 am - "The Devil May Dance" by Jake Tapper (Little, Brown) As Jake Tapper's new thriller, "The Devil May Dance," opens in the year 1960, New York Republican Co...
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Review: CNN anchor Jake Tapper fails in covering a thriller
May 10, 2021 7:00 am - Devil May Dance,'ť by Jake Tapper (Little, Brown) As Jake Tapper's new thriller, 'œThe Devil May Dance,'ť opens in the year 1960, New York Republican Congressman Charlie...
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Review: Witty friends bond in 'People We Meet on Vacation'
May 10, 2021 7:00 am - 'œPeople We Meet on Vacation,'ť by Emily Henry (Berkley) A truly good romantic comedy, whether it be a novel or a movie, justifies why two people are drawn to each othe...
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Three romance novels by Stacey Abrams to be reissued
May 09, 2021 7:28 am - NEW YORK - Nothing like a prominent life in public service to help your other career as a romance novelist. At least that's the case for Stacey Abrams. Berkley announced...
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Book review: Laura Dave's new novel will keep you turning the pages
May 08, 2021 7:29 am - "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave (Simon & Schuster) In Laura Dave's latest novel, "The Last Thing He Told Me," Hannah's husband, Owen, disappear...
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Constable: Author from suburbs knows how mental illness can complicate Mother's DayMay 08, 2021 1:00 am - Some celebrate Mother's Day with breakfasts in bed, dandelion bouquets and macaroni necklaces. Others with brunches, flower deliveries or long-distance phone calls. Than...
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Ella Johnson Library to host Asian American storyteller May 13May 07, 2021 11:00 pm - In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Ella Johnson Library District in Hampshire will host the presentation "Not Quite: Asian Americans and...
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Book review: Jhumpa Lahiri's new novel is very novel
May 04, 2021 6:00 am - "Whereabouts" by Jhumpa Lahiri (Alfred A. Knopf) Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri is back with what is sure to be one of the more unique "novels" of t...