Literature
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Review: New volume brings together 12 Joan Didion essays
Jan 25, 2021 6:00 am - 'œLet Me Tell You What I Mean,'ť by Joan Didion (Alfred A. Knopf) Back in 1968, Joan Didion identified a problem with the mainstream media. 'œThe only American newspaper...
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Review: Schaffhausen spins a twisty tale at a torrid pace
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Review: 'Tropic of Stupid' continues slapstick-noir series
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Constable: Geneva man has kept a journal for 30 years, and he's still making historyJan 23, 2021 12:00 am - Most of us trapped in this pandemic lifestyle can't remember what we did yesterday, let alone what we did last Sunday, or on this date last year, or on this date 30 year...
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Review: Lisa Gardner marks a sharply-written return
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Poet Amanda Gorman, 22, will read at Biden inaugural
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Local libraries to host 'Fireside Chat' with author Dr. Eve L. Ewing March 1Jan 18, 2021 10:00 pm - On Monday, March 1, the Addison Public Library is joining 11 area libraries to host an online "Fireside Chat" with Dr. Eve L. Ewing at 6 p.m. She will share her perspect...
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Book review: 'A Swim in a Pond' offers a prolonged exercise in kindness
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Meet authors in virtual events Jan. 26-27 through Anderson's BookshopJan 14, 2021 10:00 pm - Anderson's Bookshop will offer a pair of virtual events with featured authors on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 26-27. At 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, check out The McElroy Br...
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Famous faces are among Barrington's White House upcoming programsJan 14, 2021 5:00 am - Barrington's White House has announced its 2021 season of cultural events to be held virtually this spring. The lineup includes musicians, artists, humanities speak...