Literature
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Review: 'Book of Longings' has an ambitious, lasting power
Apr 22, 2020 7:00 am - 'œThe Book of Longings,'ť by Sue Monk Kidd (Viking) 'œI am Ana. I was the wife of Jesus ben Joseph of Nazareth. I called him Beloved and he, laughing, called me Little T...
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Today's recommended read: "Escape Clause" by John SandfordApr 22, 2020 6:00 am - For those of you who've already binge-watched Netflix's "Tiger King," have an affinity for big cats or just like well-written always-entertaining thrillers featuring a r...
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New book with novel portrayal of Jesus captures girls' heartsApr 21, 2020 11:00 pm - For girls who dream of kings, queens, and princesses in faraway lands, the iconic image of Jesus does not quite hold their interest. In her new book, "A Royal Mission," ...
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Book review: 'If It Bleeds' reaffirms Stephen King's mastery of short fiction
Apr 21, 2020 6:00 am - “If It Bleeds” by Stephen King; Scribner; 436 pages; $30 Stephen King's affinity for the novella form goes back to the early stages of his long, prolific...
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Today's Recommended Read: 'Sprinkle with Murder' by Jenn McKinlayApr 20, 2020 11:00 pm - Isolation, am I right? You're sad because you burned through "Ozark" so quickly. Apparently you're not the only one learning to bake bread, and now flour is the new toil...
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Review: New tales for L'Engle fans in 'Moment of Tenderness'
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Review: Old West famous feud comes to life in 'Tombstone'
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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...