Literature
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Review: Read a master class in short story telling
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...
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Book review: Brandi Carlile shows rugged resilience in 'Broken Horses'
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...
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Cantigny Park debuts Little Free Library May 7Apr 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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Review: Carlile shows rugged resilience in 'Broken Horses'
Apr 07, 2021 7:00 am - 'œBroken Horses,'ť Brandi Carlile (Crown) Armed with a powder-blue cowboy hat bedazzled by her mother, a homemade vest and a turquoise bolo tie made by her great-grandf...
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Glenbard to host book launch that highlights character traits that create thriversApr 06, 2021 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, April 14, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present a book launch for "Thrivers: The Surprising Secrets of Happy, High Performin...
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Book review: In 'Finding Freedom,' a chef's struggles and success
Apr 06, 2021 6:00 am - "Finding Freedom" by Erin French (Celadon) Erin French is a rising culinary star known for intimate gourmet dinners crafted from hyperlocal ingredients. ...
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The CALM Baby Method: New book aims to help parents with fussy babiesApr 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Raising a child can often feel like a guessing game, especially when it comes to infants who aren't able to communicate what they need or want. After years of helping t...
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Review: A new collection of stories by Haruki Murakami
Apr 05, 2021 7:00 am - 'œFirst Person Singular,'ť by Haruki Murakami (Alfred A. Knopf) Haruki Murakami has a new collection of stories told in the first person by an unnamed older man obsessed...
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Review: In '~Finding Freedom,' a chef'~s struggles and success
Apr 05, 2021 7:00 am - 'œFinding Freedom,'ť by Erin French (Celadon) Erin French is a rising culinary star known for intimate gourmet dinners crafted from hyperlocal ingredients. Her magical ...
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Author shares story of saving family farm during COD virtual eventApr 05, 2021 6:00 am - Author shares story of saving family farm during COD virtual event