Literature
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How an Antioch teen's inspiring story dealing with a rare disease became a children's bookFeb 26, 2019 10:00 pm - Like the new children's book based on his life, Will Barr brims with positivity — despite the fact the Antioch teen has more to complain about than most. Will, 15, has B...
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Review: Lisa Gardner returns with a cracker in 'Never Tell'
Feb 26, 2019 6:00 am - "Never Tell" by Lisa Gardner (Dutton). What seems like a slam-dunk case turns into something mysterious in Gardner's latest featuring Boston Detective D.D. Warren. The p...
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Book review: Tom Rosenstiel looks at murky politics after deadly attack in 'The Good Lie'Feb 24, 2019 6:25 am - "The Good Lie" by Tom Rosenstiel; Ecco/HarperCollins; 368 pages Ex-Army investigator and political fixer Peter Rena and his partner, Randi Brooks, are taking on the...
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Meet comic artist Alex Ross at Dunn MuseumFeb 24, 2019 12:00 am - Renowned comic book artist Alex Ross will take part in a rare signing event from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville...
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Book review: 'The Uninhabitable Earth' explores climate doomsdayFeb 23, 2019 6:28 am - "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming" by David-Wallace-Wells; Tim Duggan Books; 320 pages The science is clear: Massive fossil fuel use by humans is raising...
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Review: 'The Uninhabitable Earth' explores climate doomsday
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'Salt Houses' the focus of Palatine library discussionFeb 20, 2019 12:00 am - "Salt Houses" by Hala Alyan will be featured during the next adult book discussion at the Palatine Public Library, set for 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 1. The novel is about a...
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Barnes & Noble Geneva Commons celebrates teachers with annual 'My Favorite Teacher Contest'Feb 19, 2019 10:00 pm - The Barnes & Noble stores in Geneva Commons and at Spring Hill Mall are accepting nominations for the 2019 "Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest." The contest pro...
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A new collection of essays by Janet Malcolm
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Review: Tom Rosenstiel looks at murky politics after attack