Literature
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'Outliers' is thrilling, satisfying roller-coaster ride
May 01, 2017 7:00 am - "The Scattering" (Harper Teen), by Kimberly McCreight Like "The Outliers," the first novel in a trilogy of tales from young adult author Kimberly McCreight, the second i...
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Review: Food is the true main course in 'Feast of Sorrow'
May 01, 2017 7:00 am - "Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome" (Touchstone), by Crystal King If true gastronomy resides at the intersection of food, art and culture, then Crystal King's deb...
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Leadership lessons in Sheryl Sandberg's new book about resilience, grief
Apr 30, 2017 7:27 am - Sheryl Sandberg's long-awaited book is out on what she learned about becoming resilient and coping with grief following the sudden death of her husband, Silicon Valley e...
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Author events: John Kasich discusses his book Monday in ChicagoApr 29, 2017 7:26 am - • Meet Terry Dolan as he discusses his new book, "Children of the Kingdom: Bridging Genetics and Islam to Save the Newborns of Saudi Arabia," at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30,...
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Highland Park author named Soon to be Famous Illinois AuthorApr 27, 2017 11:00 pm - The 2017 Illinois Soon to be Famous Illinois Author winner is Daniel Rosenberg of Highland Park. His book, "The Towers Still Stand," was chosen as the best self-publis...
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Review: 'Anything Is Possible' visits Lucy Barton's hometown
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - "Anything Is Possible" (Random House), by Elizabeth Strout As Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout was writing "My Name Is Lucy Barton," she started a companio...
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2 women fight back against the odds in 'The Red Hunter'
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - "The Red Hunter" (Touchstone), by Lisa Unger Two women who experienced trauma in their lives fight back against the odds in Lisa Unger's latest novel, "The Red Hunter." ...
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Book Review: A parade of originals sings a country tune
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - "Johnny's Cash & Charley's Pride: Lasting Legends and Untold Adventures in Country Music" (Spring House Press), by Peter Cooper In his new book on country music, in the ...
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Caitlyn Jenner talks of suicide, secrets in new book ahead of Chicago appearanceApr 24, 2017 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Caitlyn Jenner opened up Monday about her frank new memoir detailing her now 2-year-old transition and the bumps along the way, including her three failed mar...
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Sick, and sicker: Apatow has new book of comedian interviewsApr 24, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Judd Apatow likes nothing more than topping his own joke. The filmmaker is putting together a sequel to his best-selling “Sick in the Head,” which featured co...