Literature
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Hanover Park library program compares book, movieNov 23, 2017 12:00 am - Movie buffs may want to prepare for "Who Filmed this Book?" from 6:30 to 9 p.m., on Wednesdays, Jan. 10 and 24, at the Schaumburg Township District Library's Hanover Par...
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Review: David Baldacci is back with 'End Game' thriller
Nov 20, 2017 6:00 am - "End Game" (Grand Central Publishing ), by David Baldacci Assassins Will Robie and Jessica Reel are forced to become detectives to solve a baffling disappearance in Davi...
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Author Weir takes readers to the moon in 'Artemis'
Nov 20, 2017 6:00 am - "Artemis" (Crown), by Andy Weir Andy Weir, author of "The Martian," takes readers to another desolate world, but instead of the Red Planet it's the moon, in his new nove...
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Author events: Elizabeth Berg reads from her new novel at Darien's Frugal MuseNov 18, 2017 6:29 am - • Peggy Macnamara, a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago and an artist-in-residence at the Field Museum, will discuss "Rosie the Tarantula: A True Adventure in Chi...
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Former columnist publishes a book about motherhoodNov 16, 2017 10:00 pm - Former Daily Herald columnist and Arlington Heights resident Becky Baudouin has written a new book, "Cancer, Faith and Unexpected Joy: What my Mother Taught Me About How...
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Get tickets for 12th annual Holiday Book Review to benefit Pioneer CenterNov 15, 2017 10:00 pm - The 12th annual Holiday Book Review benefiting Pioneer Center for Human Services is now accepting reservations. "This is the best event in McHenry County to kickoff the ...
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Gordon Korman talks about life as a best-selling author with Wredling studentsNov 15, 2017 12:00 am - New York Times best-selling author Gordon Korman, who has written more than 75 books, talked about his life and career as an author Wednesday with Wredling Middle School...
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Garth Brooks highlights first 5 years of career in new book
Nov 14, 2017 6:00 am - "Garth Brooks: The Anthology Part 1 The First Five Years" (Pearl Records), by Garth Brooks With tons of behind-the-scenes photographs of writing sessions and his early m...
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Review: Crew of the Oregon fights most ruthless villain yet
Nov 14, 2017 6:00 am - "Typhoon Fury" (G.P. Putnam's Sons), by Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison Juan Cabrillo and his elite crew of the ship the Oregon fight their most ruthless villain yet in ...
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Swan explores intriguing family secret in 'The Paris Secret'
Nov 14, 2017 6:00 am - "The Paris Secret: a Novel" (William Morrow), by Karen Swan Flora Sykes is a fine art agent who excels in remaining calm during high-energy auctions. She does her resear...