Literature
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Meet the fifth-graders who started a newspaper at H.C. Storm Elementary in BataviaOct 31, 2018 11:00 pm - Four young writers believe that facts matter. That's why the students who write the 5J Newspaper at H.C. Storm School in Batavia take great care in researching each and ...
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Author Karen Katchur launches new Northampton County series
Oct 31, 2018 7:00 am - "River Bodies" (Thomas & Mercer), by Karen Katchur Karen Katchur launches the first in her new Northampton County series with a darkly rich family drama about a young wo...
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Guillory delivers another fun romance in 'The Proposal'
Oct 31, 2018 7:00 am - "The Proposal" (Berkley), by Jasmine Guillory There are some women who dream of extravagant proposals full of heartfelt romance. Nikole Paterson isn't one of them. In he...
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Book expo in Schaumburg Nov. 3Oct 31, 2018 1:00 am - A book expo for all ages, sponsored by the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Chicago Chapter, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Fellowship ...
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Oprah to kick off Michelle Obama's book tour in ChicagoOct 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Michelle Obama's book tour promoting her upcoming memoir, "Becoming," will feature an eclectic slate of famous folks joining her onstage during her stops at various citi...
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ECC Humanities Speaker Series presents 'Immigration, Social Justice, and the Future of American Democracy' Nov. 7Oct 30, 2018 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, Nov. 7, Elgin Community College will host Ilsup Ahn, Ph.D., as part of the fall 2018 Humanities Speaker Series. Ahn will discuss "Immigration, Social Just...
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Review: Hunter S. Thompson bio tackles late reporter's drive
Oct 30, 2018 7:00 am - "Freak Kingdom: Hunter S. Thompson's Manic Ten-Year Crusade Against American Fascism" (PublicAffairs), by Timothy Denevi The common image of the late journalist Hunter S...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsOct 30, 2018 6:00 am - Big holiday house More than 50 artisans and food vendors are part of the Wilder Mansion Holiday Market at 211 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Free admission. rglmarketingfo...
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Book review: Stephen King raises the bar with 'Elevation'Oct 29, 2018 11:00 pm - "Elevation" by Stephen King, Scribner, stephenking.com/ After more than four decades of banging out best-sellers, Stephen King still has the power...
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Review: Stephen King raises the bar with 'Elevation'
Oct 29, 2018 7:00 am - "Elevation" (Scribner), by Stephen King After more than four decades of banging out best- sellers, Stephen King still has the power to surprise his beloved "constant rea...