Literature
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Constable: How a suburban couple survived world's worst plane disasterMar 23, 2019 1:00 am - Vacationers Caroline and Warren Hopkins of Northbrook discovered a minor problem as they boarded their Pan Am jet bound for the Canary Islands. Another couple were sitti...
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'One Book, One Batavia' continues with three final programsMar 20, 2019 11:00 pm - During the month of April, the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., will present the final three programs in the "One Book, One Batavia" series. This year's selec...
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Review: Harlan Coben's 'Run Away' has an array of emotions
Mar 18, 2019 7:00 am - "Run Away" (Grand Central Publishing), by Harlan Coben Simon works on Wall Street, and his wife, Ingrid, is a successful doctor. They had a wonderful family life until t...
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Review: 'The Liar's Child' is a compelling story
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Review: 'The Last Act' is a compelling thriller
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Palatine Public Library District hosts teen book clubMar 18, 2019 1:00 am - The Palatine Public Library District will host a book club discussion for teenagers focusing on the novel "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. In the...
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Lester Munson returns to Books Between Bites March 21Mar 17, 2019 11:00 pm - Batavia's monthly noontime book program, "Books Between Bites," continues on Thursday, March 21. Lester Munson, nationally known commentator, ESPN senior writer and leg...
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Book review: 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' is epic tale by Marlon JamesMar 17, 2019 7:26 am - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James; Riverhead Books; 640 pages "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James is a serpentine, epic tale set in a fantastic realm ...
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Book review: Savannah reporter McClain returns in 'A Beautiful Corpse'Mar 16, 2019 7:25 am - "A Beautiful Corpse" by Christi Daugherty; Minotaur; Appealing characters and an insider's look at ethical journalism in the midst of newspaper cutbacks lend a soli...
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Celebrate National Bookmobile Day April 10 with Aurora Public Library DistrictMar 14, 2019 11:00 pm - Did you know that April 10 is National Bookmobile Day? On Wednesday, April 10, libraries across the country will celebrate National Bookmobile Day, a time to remember t...