Literature
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Book review: James Lee Burke's new novel is an engaging, emotional mysteryJan 20, 2019 6:00 am - “The New Iberia Blues: A Dave Robicheaux Novel” by James Lee Burke; Simon and Schuster; 464 pages James Lee Burke's novels have mysteries that light the fuse of the...
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Enjoy 'Songs and Stories of African People' Feb. 2Jan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Celebrate Black History Month with "Songs and Stories of African People" from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Join Shan...
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Geneva East Book Club marks 15th anniversaryJan 15, 2019 10:00 pm - Kim Chismark of Geneva calls “The Secret Life of Eve” one of her favorite books. But she likely never expected it to result in the formation of a book club and friendshi...
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James Lee Burke's new novel is engaging, emotional mystery
Jan 15, 2019 6:00 am - "The New Iberia Blues: a Dave Robicheaux Novel" (Simon and Schuster), by James Lee Burke James Lee Burke's novels have mysteries that light the fuse of the story, but th...
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Former Grace Lutheran pastor writes second bookJan 14, 2019 10:00 pm - The Rev. Arne Walker, former pastor of Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake, Illinois, recently released his second book. The title for his 2018 book is "A Trail Less Hi...
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Review: The surprises keep coming in 'The Perfect Liar'
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Review: Real and emotional prisons flow through 'No Mercy'
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Book review: Mesha Maren's debut novel, 'Sugar Run,' is heartfeltJan 13, 2019 6:29 am - "Sugar Run: A Novel" by Mesha Maren; Algonquin; 320 pages Flawed people and a forceful look at an area ravaged by an economic downturn and a rising opioi...
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Book review: Gervais crafts intelligent and thoughtful thrillerJan 12, 2019 6:00 am - “Hunt Them Down” by Simon Gervais; Thomas and Mercer; 333 pages Pierce Hunt has returned from a six-month forced leave after a reporter is injured during a bust eve...
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Celebrate 'Little Women' with historical society teaJan 10, 2019 10:00 pm - The Mount Prospect Historical Society invites you to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the classic book "Little Women" from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Mount P...