Literature
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Review: 'The Wedding Date' is light-hearted read
Jan 30, 2018 6:00 am - "The Wedding Date" (Berkley), by Jasmine Guillory If you've ever met someone and felt an instant connection, you're not alone. It happened to Alexa Monroe, who was visit...
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'Zora' brings biography of Zora Neale Hurston to life Feb. 22 at ECC Arts CenterJan 29, 2018 10:00 pm - The life and work of Zora Neale Hurston will be brought to life on stage by actor Kim Brockington at the Elgin Community College Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 22. This ...
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Book recounts quest to revive coffee trade in Yemen
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'Mothers of Sparta' looks at significant moments in life
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'Killer Choice' ekes out suspense despite puzzling stakes
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Alafair Burke's 'The Wife' is a solid domestic thrillerJan 29, 2018 5:00 am - The issue of sexual harassment and assault gets a new spin in Alafair Burke's gripping new novel, "The Wife." With a fine eye for believable characters and what motivate...
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College of DuPage hosts 'A New Day One' featuring Rodney Walker Feb. 21Jan 28, 2018 10:00 pm - The College of DuPage will host "A New Day One" featuring author, entrepreneur and entrepreneurship advocate Rodney Walker from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the...
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Author events: Meet Marley Dias, Melanie Benjamin this weekJan 27, 2018 6:29 am - • Sherri Duskey Rinker will discuss and sign her latest picture book, "Tiny and the Big Dig," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, L...
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Author of 'Sears Homes' book coming to Palatine libraryJan 24, 2018 12:00 am - Author Rebecca Hunter will be at Palatine Public Library District from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, to discuss the history of mail-order homes sold through Sears, Roebu...
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Review: 'When' by Daniel Pink uncovers the secrets of timing