Literature
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Alison Gaylin's 'If I Die Tonight' tells poignant story
Mar 05, 2018 6:00 am - "If I Die Tonight" (Morrow), by Alison Gaylin Crimes aren't committed in a vacuum but have the potential to cause ripples throughout a community. And that community can ...
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Review: A young man's infatuation with Tokyo in the 1970s
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Review: Odd lack of suspense permeates 'Day She Disappeared'
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Love proves graceful, profound in 'Rosie Colored Glasses'Mar 05, 2018 5:00 am - Rex has no desire to twirl with Rosie through an antique shop, and Rosie isn't the type to stay in bed on Sunday mornings. For now, however, they will set aside pieces o...
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Author events: Chelsea Clinton signs newest book March 9 in La GrangeMar 03, 2018 6:00 am - • Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco promotes his new book, “Stay Hungry,” with a presentation and book signing at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jeff...
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Author Nafissa Thompson-Spires to visit ECC Writers Center March 15Mar 01, 2018 10:00 pm - Elgin Community College will welcome Nafissa Thompson-Spires as the next featured guest of the Writers Center Reading Series on Thursday, March 15. The event begins at 7...
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One Book, One Batavia 2018 series continues with storyteller March 4Feb 27, 2018 10:00 pm - "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba is the One Book, One Batavia 2018 selection. In his inspiring memoir, Kamkwamba teaches himself to build a windmill...
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Chicago author to discuss 'The Power of Stories' at Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center benefitFeb 26, 2018 10:00 pm - Glen Ellyn Bank and Trust, in partnership with The Bookstore and the Glen Ellyn Public Library, is sponsoring the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center's Literary Event....
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Review: 'Movie Nights' memoir connects Reagans to '80s films
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Review: The scenery is what is remembered from 'The Hush'