Literature
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Dance pro Chmerkovskiy hits optimistic beat in new book
Mar 06, 2018 5:00 am - Valentin Chmerkovskiy is so much more than a ballroom dancing pro. He's a brother, a son, a mentor, a partner, an immigrant and a proud American. “I'll Never Change My N...
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Lester Munson returns to Books Between BitesMar 05, 2018 10:00 pm - Submitted by Books Between Bites Batavia's monthly noontime book program, Books Between Bites, welcomes Lester Munson Thursday, March 15, for his annual visit to the pro...
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Alison Gaylin's 'If I Die Tonight' tells poignant story
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Review: A young man's infatuation with Tokyo in the 1970s
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Review: Odd lack of suspense permeates 'Day She Disappeared'
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Love proves graceful, profound in 'Rosie Colored Glasses'Mar 05, 2018 5:00 am - Rex has no desire to twirl with Rosie through an antique shop, and Rosie isn't the type to stay in bed on Sunday mornings. For now, however, they will set aside pieces o...
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Author events: Chelsea Clinton signs newest book March 9 in La GrangeMar 03, 2018 6:00 am - • Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco promotes his new book, “Stay Hungry,” with a presentation and book signing at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jeff...
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Author Nafissa Thompson-Spires to visit ECC Writers Center March 15Mar 01, 2018 10:00 pm - Elgin Community College will welcome Nafissa Thompson-Spires as the next featured guest of the Writers Center Reading Series on Thursday, March 15. The event begins at 7...
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One Book, One Batavia 2018 series continues with storyteller March 4Feb 27, 2018 10:00 pm - "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba is the One Book, One Batavia 2018 selection. In his inspiring memoir, Kamkwamba teaches himself to build a windmill...
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Chicago author to discuss 'The Power of Stories' at Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center benefitFeb 26, 2018 10:00 pm - Glen Ellyn Bank and Trust, in partnership with The Bookstore and the Glen Ellyn Public Library, is sponsoring the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center's Literary Event....