Literature
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Author events: Jen Lancaster, Stacey Ballis discuss new titles in GurneeAug 06, 2016 7:25 am - • "Remnant Chronicles" author Mary E. Pearson launches her latest young adult title, "The Beauty of Darkness, Remnant Chronicles: Book Three," at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, ...
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Rowling and company debut original Harry Potter story
Aug 05, 2016 7:00 am - "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two" (Scholastic), by J.K. Rowing, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne International best-selling author J.K. Rowling collabor...
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Aurora Public Library plans Shakespeare Mini Fest Sept. 7Aug 03, 2016 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Aurora Public Library will play host to its first ever Shakespeare Mini Fest at the Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora. To celebrat...
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Arlington Heights author, mentor connect after 55 yearsAug 03, 2016 6:00 am - Jack Martin still remembers a book report on “Catcher in the Rye,” written in pencil, by junior Richard Hawley in his English class at Arlington High School. It was writ...
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Penn Jillette signs weight-loss book 'Presto!' in La GrangeAug 02, 2016 6:00 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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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!'
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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