Literature
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Fiction writers invited to Schaumburg workshop Feb. 9Feb 08, 2018 12:00 am - Fiction writers of all levels will have the opportunity to work on their synopsis and receive feedback during the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)-Chicago chapt...
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One Book, One Batavia 2018 to tell story of 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'Feb 06, 2018 10:00 pm - "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba is the One Book, One Batavia 2018 selection. In his memoir, Kamkwamba teaches himself to build a windmill to provi...
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Learn about our national parks with teen author Feb. 19Feb 06, 2018 10:00 pm - After visiting more than 300 of the U.S. national parks, 15-year-old Aida Frey has taken quite the journey exploring caves, entering iconic buildings, climbing mountains...
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Government's secret town is uncovered in 'Atomic City Girls'
Feb 06, 2018 6:00 am - "The Atomic City Girls" (William Morrow), by Janet Beard Eager to escape life in the country, June Walker begins work at a top secret government community in Oak Ridge, ...
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'Look for Me' reveals how love and hope can overcome all
Feb 06, 2018 6:00 am - "Look for Me: a Novel" (Dutton), by Lisa Gardner A horrible crime prompts a hunt for the sole survivor who is either extremely lucky - or perhaps the perpetrator - in Li...
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'The Woman in the Window' or 'The Wife Between Us'? A guide to the best new thrillersFeb 06, 2018 5:00 am - "Gone Girl" is gone, devoured by your book group ages ago. The same goes for "The Girl on the Train," "The Widow" and "Big Little Lies" - all titles you loved. Or hated....
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'The Wild Robot' children's author visits schools, bookstoreFeb 05, 2018 10:00 pm - Children's author and illustrator Peter Brown is expected to visit Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville next month to promote the sequel to his award-winning first novel, "...
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Review: 'Force of Nature' is compelling novel by Jane Harper
Feb 05, 2018 6:00 am - "Force of Nature: a Novel" (Flatiron Books), by Jane Harper A team-building expedition into Australia's bush land quickly evolves into a taut plot about survival - both ...
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Subject matter of Zadie Smith's 'Feel Free' ranges wide
Feb 05, 2018 6:00 am - "Feel Free: Essays" (Penguin Press), by Zadie Smith The subject matter of Zadie Smith's newest collection of essays, "Feel Free," ranges wide. She addresses world issues...
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Review: 'A False Report' is heartbreaking story about rape
Feb 05, 2018 6:00 am - "A False Report: A True Story of Rape in America" (Crown), by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong Despite its contradictory and confusing title, "A False Report: A Tru...