Literature
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'IN-SIGHT' group to discuss life, literature and artSep 20, 2016 11:00 pm - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is launching a new season of IN-SIGHT, a discussion group for teens and adults who want to discuss life as viewed through the pris...
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William Shatner's 'Zero-G' is inconsistent sci-fi novel
Sep 20, 2016 7:00 am - "Zero-G" (Simon & Schuster), by William Shatner and Jeff Rovin Imagine someone similar to actor William Shatner as an FBI deputy director running a space station in the ...
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Review: 'Home' by Harlan Coben is suspenseful & twisty tale
Sep 19, 2016 7:00 am - "Home" (Dutton), by Harlan Coben Fans of Harlan Coben will be thrilled to learn that he brings back his iconic series character Myron Bolitar to tackle a mystery over 10...
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Fuddruckers in Algonquin Commons closes for goodSep 18, 2016 11:00 pm - With all of the construction happening at Algonquin Commons this summer, you might not have noticed the departure of one of the mall's restaurants. Fuddruckers, know...
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Jason Segel on slap bets, revealing the Dracula musical to Judd ApatowSep 17, 2016 7:30 am - Jason Segel shared a few of his favorite things and memories over his career during a Q-and-A at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. Here are some highlights: Favorite ...
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Jason Segel tells fans in suburbs why he isn't afraid to take risksSep 17, 2016 7:30 am - A 10-year-old Jason Segel is ready to become a hero. He's kind of an outsider, a kid who wears a Superman cape under his clothes. If anyone asks why, he simply responds,...
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Author events: Jamie Lee Curtis, Ayesha Curry make Anderson's appearancesSep 17, 2016 7:24 am - • Author Eric Litwin and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld sign copies of their book "Groovy Joe: Ice Cream & Dinosaurs" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Anderson's Bookshop, 12...
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Students, teachers re-create journey of French explorerSep 14, 2016 6:00 am - Students, teachers re-create 3,300-mile canoe journey of French explorer La Salle
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Waterline Writers begins new season Sept. 18Sep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Waterline Writers kicks off its 2016-17 season with a literary event at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept 18, in the art gallery at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St. in Batavia. ...
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More than grapes fill glass of wine in 'A Perfect Score'
Sep 13, 2016 7:00 am - "A Perfect Score: The Art, Soul, and Business of a 21st-Century Winery " (Center Street), by Craig and Kathryn Hall Kathryn Hall loves wine. Her passion isn't merely for...