Literature
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Statue in Waukegan to honor Ray BradburyAug 02, 2016 1:00 am - Just as revered author Ray Bradbury brought other worlds to life in his books, the vision of a Maryland artist has been selected to commemorate the legacy and achievemen...
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Review: Penn Jillette describes losing 100 lbs. in 'Presto!'
Aug 01, 2016 7:00 am - "Presto!: How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales" (Simon & Schuster), by Penn Jillette Penn Jillette of the comedy-magic duo Penn and Teller holds ...
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Review: 'Guy Novel' is widely improbable spy thriller
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New stories in noir series take dark paths of imagination
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Review: Jay McInerney on love in the time of Cialis
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Review: Jeffrey Toobin revisits Patty Hearst saga
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Wizard magic: J.K. Rowling hopes 'Harry Potter' play goes globalJul 31, 2016 11:00 pm - LONDON - London is under Harry Potter's spell once more - and J.K. Rowling hopes the rest of the world will eventually follow. The stage play "Harry Potter and the Curse...
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Potter play hype shows the world is still wild about HarryJul 30, 2016 7:24 am - LONDON - There are fans with wands and wizard costumes, midnight book parties and throngs of excited muggles. Harry Potter's magic is back. Nine years after J.K. Rowling...
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Author events: Anderson's hosts Penn Jillette book signing in La GrangeJul 30, 2016 7:21 am - • Kathryn Knapik-Kick signs copies of her book "The Many Tales of Sammy the Cat" from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, outside of This Old Book bookstore, 138 Center St., ...
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Harry Potter fans celebrate 'Cursed Child' release in NapervilleJul 30, 2016 1:00 am - Kassidy Wiskari shrugged her shoulders. Yes, Harry Potter is all grown up. And yes, J.K. Rowling didn't write his latest adventure. No matter. Wiskari is a die-hard, and...