Literature
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What to Wear business shares fashion links for womenApr 20, 2020 1:00 am - Two new eBooks by a Naperville woman and her sister can guide women seeking retail therapy to make better clothing choices than "a one-off piece here or a random shirt t...
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Today's Recommended Read: 'Eight Perfect Murders' by Peter SwansonApr 19, 2020 11:00 pm - Peter Swanson offers a classic murder mystery - and references to ones that came before him - in "Eight Perfect Murders." The main character is a bookseller who has crea...
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Today's Recommended Read: "The Pursuit of Love" by Nancy MitfordApr 18, 2020 8:00 am - "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes has often cited author Nancy Mitford (1904-1973) as a major source of inspiration for his hit TV series. Mitford's comic novels a...
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Book review: Music matters in Paulette Jiles' 'Simon the Fiddler'Apr 18, 2020 7:00 am - “Simon the Fiddler” by Paulette Jiles (William Morrow) “Simon the Fiddler” is the origin story of Simon Boudlin, a traveling musician who appears in Paul...
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Constable: You're bored at home? Try living in the now, Lake Barrington psychologist saysApr 18, 2020 1:00 am - It's been a month since Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued the stay-at-home order, and some people might be feeling a little restless. Working from home and sheltering in place w...
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Today's Recommended Read: "Killing Floor" by Lee ChildApr 17, 2020 6:00 am - Feeling like you've taken it on the chin for the past month from an invisible villain? An action-packed tale in which the good guy comes out on top might be just what yo...
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Their Life's Work: Online book sales keeping Geneva bookstore afloatApr 17, 2020 5:00 am - Stacks of empty boxes waiting to be filled with books line the entryway to Harvey's Tales, Books and Other Diversions bookstore in Geneva. “In normal times, we try to pr...
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Book review: Wetmore's debut 'Valentine' is a gripping women's saga
Apr 16, 2020 6:00 am - “Valentine” by Elizabeth Wetmore (Harper) Don't be misled by the title of Elizabeth Wetmore's excellent debut novel, “Valentine.” It is not a gentle narr...
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Today's Recommended Read: "News of the World" by Paulette JilesApr 16, 2020 6:00 am - "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles is a western that will resonate with anyone who has read "Lonesome Dove" or "True Grit." Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, an unforgetta...
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Book review: Amy Engel returns with thrilling 'The Familiar Dark'