Literature
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Book review: 'Like Lions' by Brian Panowich moves at a brisk paceMay 06, 2019 6:00 am - "Like Lions" by Brian Panowich; Minotaur; 320 pages Brian Panowich makes a triumphant return to Bull Mountain, Georgia, in his second novel, "Like Lions,...
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The 10 books to read in MayMay 06, 2019 6:00 am - At last it's spring - and with spring come opportunities for gift giving: Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings. There are books for every occasion and recip...
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Book review: Tembi Locke's 'From Scratch' is a gorgeous readMay 05, 2019 7:26 am - "From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home" by Tembi Locke ; Simon & Schuster; 352 pages Not interested in yet another memoir...
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Book review: Jennifer McMahon's 'The Invited' is a powerful novelMay 04, 2019 7:27 am - "The Invited: A Novel" by Jennifer McMahon; Doubleday; 368 pages Jennifer McMahon again proves that the modern ghost story is more than things that go bu...
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Friends of the Batavia Public Library to hold special priced book sale May 11May 02, 2019 11:00 pm - At the Friends of the Batavia Public Library's regular used book sale on Saturday, May 11, there will be two special discounts. For the first special deal, all the paper...
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Renowned poet Jacob Saenz to read at Oakton May 7May 02, 2019 11:00 pm - Award-winning poet Jacob Saenz will read selections from his collection of works from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Oakton Community College's Studio One Theater, 1600 ...
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Review: Molly Dektar takes writerly look at allure of cults
May 01, 2019 7:00 am - "The Ash Family" (Simon & Schuster), by Molly Dektar From the very first few pages of her debut novel about a cult, "The Ash Family," author Molly Dektar's substantial w...
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Review: Tembi Locke's 'From Scratch' is a gorgeous read
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Book review: Jon Land's fans are in for another wild rideApr 30, 2019 6:00 am - “Strong as Steel” by Jon Land; Forge; 336 pages; jonlandbooks.com/ Jon Land's insubordinate, trigger-happy Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong is back aga...
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Book review: Estranged sisters team up in 'The Better Sister'Apr 30, 2019 6:00 am - “The Better Sister: A Novel” by Alafair Burke; Harper; 336 pages In “The Better Sister,” Chloe Taylor edits a woman's magazine and is married to Adam, a high-profil...