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Book Review: British novelist Naomi Wood is out with an astonishingly good short story collection

By ANN LEVIN
Nov 25, 2024 12:12 pm - Naomi Wood, an English author not yet well known in the U.S., has written three historical novels, including the well-regarded “Mrs. Hemingway,” about the four wives of E...
Book Review: ‘How to Think Like Socrates’ leaves readers with questions

By ANDREW DeMILLO
Nov 19, 2024 9:24 am - The lessons of Socrates have never really gone out of style, but if there’s ever a perfect time to revisit the ancient philosopher, now is it. In “How to Think Like Socra...
Arthur Frommer, travel guide innovator, has died at 95

By BETH HARPAZ
Nov 19, 2024 7:13 am - Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by convincing average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
Cary author to host readings of her book ‘Santa’s Twin’

Submitted by Kristine Ensor
Nov 18, 2024 10:01 pm - Families can enjoy a live reading of Kristine Ensor’s “Santa’s Twin” this holiday season at the following locations: noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Santa’s House ...
Book Review: Chris Myers looks back on his career in ‘That Deserves a Wow’

By ROB MERRILL
Nov 18, 2024 5:05 pm - There are few sports journalists working today with a resume as broad as Chris Myers. Which is why it’s a little surprising that his memoir, “That Deserves a Wow,” isn’t more revealing.
Giving thanks for birds and birding in general

By Jeff Reiter
Nov 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Birds give us so much, enriching our lives almost every day when we take time to notice. This is my Thankful List, and just like any other list involving birds, it’s sure to grow.
Mini Comic Con in Lincolnshire draws all kinds of characters

Nov 17, 2024 12:56 am - The annual Mini Comic Con at the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire was a family-friendly celebration of pop culture and fandoms, with attendees encouraged to come in costume.
Chef Art Smith offers ‘Holiday Tips and Tricks’ at next Illinois Libraries Present

Submitted by Illinois Libraries Present
Nov 13, 2024 9:12 pm - Illinois Libraries Present will feature “Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith” on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Book Review: ‘Believe’ takes a curious, not judgmental, look at success of ‘Ted Lasso’

By ANDREW DeMILLO
Nov 12, 2024 11:12 am - It’s hard to believe that a TV show based on a series of commercials with the same punchline — an American football coach confused by the rules of soccer — could have las...
Book Review: A new book about cult favorite Eve Babitz throws shade on reputation of Joan Didion

By ANN LEVIN
Nov 12, 2024 7:05 am - Lili Anolik, a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, is back with a new book, “Didion & Babitz,” in which she explores the complicated relationship between the frenemies and declares her devotion to the less well-known of the two.

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