Literature
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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...
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James Lee Burke's latest transports readers back to 1952
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2 American authors among 6 Booker Prize finalists
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Review: Cussler's 'Pirate' delivers action and thrills
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New acts, more artists add depth, variety to Elgin Fringe FestivalSep 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Variety and creativity are the hallmarks of the Elgin Fringe Festival, which runs Thursday, Sept. 15, through Sunday, Sept. 18, in Elgin's downtown district, featuring d...
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Review: 'Darktown' by Thomas Mullen has intense plot