Literature
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Book review: Writer Eula Biss reflects on contradictions of capitalism
Sep 07, 2020 7:27 am - "Having and Being Had," by Eula Biss (Riverhead Books) When it comes to capitalism, Eula Biss is a skeptic. And yet, as a university professor and homeow...
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The 9 best books to read in September
Sep 06, 2020 7:28 am - Several of this month's book selections will remind readers of what's at stake during the upcoming election, from racial equality to governmental transparency - and that...
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Book review: 'Perilous Bounty' argues U.S. farmlands are in peril
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Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival goes onlineSep 04, 2020 6:00 am - The 44th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival, which will be Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7, will be entirely online this year. Many artists will ...
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Review: A writer reflects on contradictions of capitalism
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Review: 'Perilous Bounty' argues U.S. farmlands are in peril
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Book review: 'Winter Counts' finds sweet spot between gritty thriller, social novel
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School librarians grow Little Free Library program in MundeleinAug 28, 2020 10:00 am - Librarians from two Mundelein school districts have teamed up to expand the Little Free Library program in the community. The effort is part of a summer Mundelein Reads ...
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Anderson's Bookshops introduce virtual events calendarAug 26, 2020 11:00 pm - Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville and Downers Grove are beginning a new chapter with virtual author events. After experimenting a bit this summer with various platform...
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Glen Ellyn author Robin Currie wins Book of the DecadeAug 26, 2020 11:00 pm - Robin Currie won Serious Writer Book of the Decade award for her book "The Very Best Story Ever Told: The Gospel with American Sign Language." "The mission of Serious Wr...