Literature
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'Hush of the Night' is compelling, with realistic characters
May 14, 2018 7:00 am - "In the Hush of the Night: a Novel" (Skyhorse Publishing), by Raymond Benson A special agent for the FBI works to bring down a sex trafficking ring with origins in Russi...
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'Let The Blues Be Your Muse!' at Waterline Writers May 20May 13, 2018 11:00 pm - "Let The Blues Be Your Muse!" will be a blues-themed literary evening hosted by Waterline Writers and Kiss The Sky at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Water Street Studios, 160...
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Author events: Meet Robert Kurson, Jesmyn Ward, Allison PatakiMay 13, 2018 7:29 am - Jenelle Hanchett: 7 p.m. Monday, May 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com/. Known for her "Renegede Mothe...
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Author John Connolly re-imagines comedian Stan Laurel in 'he'May 12, 2018 7:28 am - "He: A Novel" by John Connolly; Quercus; 464 pages Although never referred to by name, the he of the eponymous "he" is comedian Stan Laurel, who with Oliver Hardy, ...
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Gail Borden kicks off Summer Reading programMay 10, 2018 11:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library is "diving into reading" with the summer reading program starting Saturday, May 13. On Tuesday, May 18, Elgin Area School District U-46 CEO To...
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Tuesday nights are cruise nights at Algonquin CommonsMay 09, 2018 1:00 am - Throughout the spring and summer months, Algonquin Commons will hold classic cruise nights from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The cruise nights begin next week on Tuesday, May 1...
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Review: Jane Hawk continues quest in 'The Crooked Staircase'
May 08, 2018 7:00 am - "The Crooked Staircase" (Bantam), by Dean Koontz Jane Hawk continues her quest to bring down a vast conspiracy in "The Crooked Staircase" by Dean Koontz, a follow-up to ...
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Author John Connolly reimagines comedian Stan Laurel in 'he'
May 07, 2018 7:00 am - "He: a Novel" (Quercus), by John Connolly Although never referred to by name, the he of the eponymous "he" is comedian Stan Laurel, who with Oliver Hardy, was half of La...
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Amy Poeppel examines allure of Broadway in 'Limelight'
May 07, 2018 7:00 am - "Limelight" (Emily Bestler Books), by Amy Poeppel Author Amy Poeppel examines the allure of Broadway and New York City in her second novel, "Limelight." The heartfelt st...
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Author events: Meet Mackenzie Zeigler at Anderson's in NapervilleMay 06, 2018 7:31 am - Mike Lupica: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com/. Sports writer and New York Times ...