Literature
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'Killer Choice' ekes out suspense despite puzzling stakes
Jan 29, 2018 6:00 am - "Killer Choice" (Berkley), by Tom Hunt Gary's pregnant wife, Beth, has a brain tumor. It's going to take $200,000 they don't have to save her. Fittingly, that's how much...
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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
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Readers, writers of all genres can mingle at Elgin Literary FestivalJan 22, 2018 10:00 pm - The fourth annual Elgin Literary Festival returns to downtown Elgin Friday, Jan. 26, and Saturday, Jan. 27, with a mix of panel discussions, lectures, poetry readings, a...
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Review: Burke's 'The Wife' is solid domestic thriller
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Domestic thriller melds with spy novel in 'Need to Know'
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Q&A: James Patterson on Aaron Hernandez's fall from graceJan 22, 2018 5:00 am - BOSTON - Eight months after ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in prison, a new book by best-selling author James Patterson is reviving unanswered questions. Pat...