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Book review: A new collection of stories by Haruki Murakami

By Ann Levin Associated Press
Apr 19, 2021 6:00 am - "First Person Singular" by Haruki Murakami (Alfred A. Knopf) Haruki Murakami has a new collection of stories told in the first person by an unnamed older...
Singer with disability shines in Ali Stroker's new kids book

By BROOKE LEFFERTS Associated Press
Apr 17, 2021 7:30 am - NEW YORK - Broadway star Ali Stroker says she always felt like her "most powerful self" when onstage, and now as the co-author of a new book for kids, she's trying to em...
Review: Book celebrates Black American farming history

By Jeff Rowe Associated Press
Apr 17, 2021 7:27 am - "We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy" by Natalie Baszile (Amistad) Farming would seem to be one occupatio...
Huntley Unit District 158 recognizes Young Authors Contest winners

Submitted by Dan Armstrong
Apr 15, 2021 11:00 pm - At its April 15 meeting, the Huntley Unit District 158 board of education recognized 21 winners in the Young Authors Contest. This optional program encourages students ...
Review: A book celebrating Black American farming history

By JEFF ROWE
Apr 14, 2021 7:00 am - "We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers Land and Legacy,'ť by Natalie Baszile (Amistad) Farming would seem to be one occupation that Black Ame...
Brothers Ron and Clint Howard have memoir coming in October

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer
Apr 13, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Filmmaker-actor Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard, brothers, former child stars and fellow Hollywood veterans, will now share their unusual story in book-leng...
Book review: 'Souvenir Museum' a master class in short-story telling

By Rob Merrill Associated Press
Apr 13, 2021 6:00 am - "The Souvenir Museum" by Elizabeth McCracken (Ecco) If you're tired of trying to pick something to watch on one of your half a dozen streaming services, ...
Review: Read a master class in short story telling

By ROB MERRILL
Apr 12, 2021 7:00 am - 'œThe Souvenir Museum,'ť by Elizabeth McCracken (Ecco) If you're tired of trying to pick something to watch on one of your half a dozen streaming services, maybe it's ti...
Book review: Brandi Carlile shows rugged resilience in 'Broken Horses'

By Ragan Clark Associated Press
Apr 10, 2021 7:30 am - "Broken Horses" by Brandi Carlile (Crown) Armed with a powder-blue cowboy hat bedazzled by her mother, a homemade vest and a turquoise bolo tie made by h...
Cantigny Park debuts Little Free Library May 7

Submitted by Cantigny Park
Apr 08, 2021 11:00 pm - Cantigny Park in Wheaton will soon have a new attraction, and it's not a garden, a tank or museum exhibit. On Friday, May 7, the park plans to unveil a Free Little Libra...

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