Literature
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'Neither Wolf Nor Dog' inspires, sparks disussionMay 16, 2016 6:00 am - Every once in a while, you read a book that changes your perspective on the world. “Neither Wolf nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads With an Indian Elder,” by Kent Nerburn is on...
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Author appearances: Laura Bush, Jenna Bush Hager host Q&A at Naperville's North CentralMay 14, 2016 7:22 am - • Former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter, NBC News correspondent Jenna Bush Hager, introduce their new picture book, "Our Great Big Backyard!," in an Anderson's B...
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Book Review: 'Valiant Ambition' by Nathaniel Philbrick
May 10, 2016 7:00 am - "Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution" (Viking), by Nathaniel Philbrick In "Valiant Ambition: George Washington,...
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St. Viator student's book offers different perspective on ChristMay 09, 2016 11:00 pm - It's not every high school freshman whose book about the connection between Jesus' birth and crucifixion on sells on Amazon, or who uses a book to raise money for Cathol...
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Book Review: Marcia Clark delivers in 'Blood Defense'
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Review: In 'LaRose,' Louise Erdrich looks at atonement
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Perri dives into world of embezzlement in 'The Assistants'
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Author appearances: Mary Alice Monroe talks 'Lowcountry Wedding' at Winnetka's Book StallMay 07, 2016 7:16 am - • "A Lowcountry Wedding" author Mary Alice Monroe discusses her book at noon Monday, May 9, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or...
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Mundelein High School literacy programs earn grantsMay 06, 2016 1:00 am - Several Mundelein High School employees have received grants from a local educational foundation to support reading and literacy projects. The grants came from the Munde...
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Author Jane Hamilton coming to GurneeMay 06, 2016 1:00 am - Author Jane Hamilton will be appearing Tuesday, May 24, at Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee, to discuss her latest novel, "The Excellent Lombards." The novel tel...