Literature
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Review: Journalist uncovers mystery in 'Woman in Cabin 10'
Jul 18, 2016 7:00 am - "The Woman in Cabin 10" (Scout Press), by Ruth Ware The Aurora, a boutique cruise liner, is small with only 10 cabins and luxurious with chandeliers and endless champagn...
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Author appearances: Lauren Weisberger signs new book at Naperville's Hollywood PalmsJul 16, 2016 7:24 am - • Author Patricia M. McClure signs copies of her book "Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's: The Story of Pearl" from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Barnes & Noble, 47 E. Chica...
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Favorite local bands, chosen by votes, to play at Algonquin CommonsJul 13, 2016 5:30 am - You voted on your favorite local bands, and the top vote-getters will be performing free concerts along the Randall Road corridor at Algonquin Commons this month. Every ...
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Review: 'Not Pretty Enough' updates Cosmo editor's legacy
Jul 12, 2016 7:00 am - "Not Pretty Enough" (Sarah Crichton Books/FSG), by Gerri Hirshey Helen Gurley Brown's book about lesbians might be the most entertaining nonfiction that never actually g...
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Weisberger's new novel set in world of competitive tennis
Jul 12, 2016 7:00 am - "The Singles Game" (Simon & Schuster), by Lauren Weisberger Lauren Weisberger, author of the best-selling "The Devil Wears Prada," trades fashion magazine politics for t...
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Maggie Gyllenhaal put in long hours on 'Karenina' audiobook
Jul 12, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK - One of Maggie Gyllenhaal's favorite books is "Anna Karenina." So when she was asked to read the classic novel out loud for an audiobook, she didn't hesitate. ...
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Ace Atkins delivers rousing thriller with 'The Innocents'
Jul 11, 2016 7:00 am - "The Innocents" (G.P. Putnam's Sons), by Ace Atkins The heart of Ace Atkins' novels featuring former Army Ranger Quinn Colson look at a community populated by people who...
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Rap pioneer DMC explains how a Sarah McLachlan song helped him stave off suicideJul 11, 2016 6:00 am - As the "Devastating Mic Controller," Darryl "DMC" McDaniels revolutionized rap with Joseph "Run" Simmons and Jason (Jam Master Jay) Mizell in Run-DMC, famous for such hi...
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Authors: Chris Colfer talks new 'Land of Stories' book July 15 in NapervilleJul 09, 2016 7:21 am - • Meet "The Perfect Neighbors" author Sarah Pekkanen as she signs copies of her novel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Napervil...
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Hip-hop author Nate Marshall coming to Oakton July 13Jul 05, 2016 9:00 am - Award-winning poet, rapper, educator and activist Nate Marshall will bring his unique form of hip-hop poetry to engage audiences at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, at Oakton...