Literature
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Publication of new, existing Hybels books stoppedApr 13, 2018 1:00 am - One suburban-based Christian book publisher has suspended its scheduled publication of a new book by retired Willow Creek Community Church founder Bill Hybels while anot...
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Winners of Arts Unlimited art and writing contestApr 12, 2018 6:00 am - Art, poetry and fiction writing aren't talents that are supposed to fade away after high school. But adult life often intrudes. The annual Arts Unlimited District 214/Da...
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"Lyric...Gateway" by Bev OttavianoApr 12, 2018 6:00 am - ...
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'Untouchable' by Jodie HermannApr 12, 2018 6:00 am - You smoke the shivering air. The ripples from the lake brush the stones, centimeters from your worn boots, the ones who can no longer make ripping patterns in the mud, t...
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'Twisted Sickness' by Kayleigh PadarApr 12, 2018 6:00 am - Don't let her bony fingers grip the toilet bowl with hollow cheeks flushed and damp massive blue eyes seeking safety in a suburban bathroom, rushing rain beating a...
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Food historian offers interesting kernels about cornApr 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Looking back on it, Cynthia Clampitt said she's always had an interest in food. "It was one of those things that was a family culture. My grandmother graduated in 1912 f...
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Books Between Bites to celebrate Studs Terkel with friend Rick KoganApr 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Batavia's popular monthly noontime book program, "Books Between Bites," continues Thursday, April 19, with Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune and WGN radio. He returns to...
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Review: Wedding plans fail in 'Family & other Catastrophes'
Apr 11, 2018 7:00 am - "Family & other Catastrophes" (MIRA), by Alexandra Borowitz Emily knew her family was flawed, but she had no idea the dysfunction could reach such epic levels until she ...
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Meaghan O'Connell book on motherhood is funny and sarcastic
Apr 11, 2018 7:00 am - "And Now We Have Everything: On Motherhood Before I Was Ready" (Little, Brown and Company), by Meaghan O'Connell Having a baby - especially before you're ready - is no s...
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Coulter and Ellison's 'The Sixth Day' has horror and thrills
Apr 10, 2018 7:00 am - "The Sixth Day: a Brit in the FBI Thriller" (Gallery Books), by Catherine Coulter and J.T. Ellison Impossible assassinations and an ancient manuscript are only the begin...