Literature
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Author events: Alan Cumming discusses his new book in Chicago Dec. 2Nov 26, 2016 6:21 am - • Laura Quinn signs copies of her book "Punk Charming" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Chicago Pop Culture Con at the Pheasant Run Mega Center, 4051 E. Mai...
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'Ruler of the Night' transports readers to Victorian London
Nov 22, 2016 6:00 am - "Ruler of the Night" (Mulholland Books), by David Morrell David Morrell's conclusion to the trilogy featuring Thomas De Quincey is another example of stellar writing and...
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Author events: Andy Cohen discusses 'Superficial' Monday in ChicagoNov 19, 2016 6:23 am - • Radio personality Kevin Matthews signs copies of his book "Broken Mary" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To reserve ...
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Weekend picks: Roll into the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals in RosemontNov 19, 2016 6:00 am - Saturday Hot wheels Gaze upon the gleaming customized and conserved vehicles that are part of the returning Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals this weekend at the Donald E....
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Weekend picks: Illumination lights up the night at Morton ArboretumNov 18, 2016 5:00 am - Friday Winter lights Interact with nature and innovative light and sound technology with the seasonal return of Illumination: Tree Lights starting Friday at the Morton A...
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Constable: Frailty, thy name isn't these young Muslim womenNov 17, 2016 4:15 am - In a theater packed with people of different races, religions, genders, ages and ethnic backgrounds, a team of young suburban Muslim women wearing pastel pink hijabs quo...
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Weekend picks: Anna Kendrick talks up new book in NapervilleNov 16, 2016 5:00 am - Thursday Kendrick stops in Naperville Anna Kendrick discusses her book "Scrappy Little Nobody" Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tic...
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Kendrick is authentic, engaging in 'Scrappy Little Nobody'
Nov 15, 2016 6:00 am - "Scrappy Little Nobody" (Touchstone), by Anna Kendrick Anna Kendrick has charmed her fans in films such as "Up in the Air," ''Into the Woods" and "Pitch Perfect." In "Sc...
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Review: Stefanie Pintoff's 'City on Edge' is gripping story
Nov 15, 2016 6:00 am - "City on Edge" (Bantam), by Stefanie Pintoff Stefanie Pintoff brings back Eve Rossi and her unorthodox team from last year's "Hostage Taker" with another stellar case in...
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British biographer, historian to speak at HarperNov 14, 2016 10:00 pm - British biographer and cultural historian Barry Miles - co-owner of the famous London bookshop where Yoko met John - will visit Harper College to read from his work and ...