Literature
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Writing workshop in Schaumburg Feb. 12Feb 07, 2016 12:00 am - Various techniques for developing plots in novels will be explained in a workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the kidsZone Program Room of the Schaumburg ...
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Author appearances: Winnetka's Book Stall hosts Sherri Duskey RinkerFeb 06, 2016 6:24 am - • Lauren Raudabaugh will sign copies of her new children's book, "Mabel's Meadow," at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. T...
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The ABCs of economicsFeb 05, 2016 4:53 am - There's a little jingle in your pocket, and you can't wait to spend it. So what will you buy? Will you purchase candy or a toy? Is there enough for a present for Mom or ...
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Kid-friendly gridiron glossary a good startFeb 03, 2016 4:59 am - Your dad says his team is doing well this year. Mom's happy, too. As long as they don't fumble, as long as they avoid being tackled, they might go to the playoffs, Dad s...
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Batavia author shares tales of awkward dates in new bookFeb 02, 2016 12:00 am - Just in time for Valentine's Day, a locally-based author whose new book is drawing national attention will be speaking at a bookstore along the Randall Road corridor thi...
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A workaholic dad learns to adapt in 'This Was Not the Plan'
Feb 01, 2016 6:00 am - "This Was Not the Plan" (Touchstone), by Cristina Alger Charlie Goldwyn's life plan has gone awry. He didn't plan on being raised by a single mother. He ...
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Review: 'The Language of Secrets' is action-packed novel
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Review: 'The Cowshed' a stark reminder of dark time in China
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Constable: When opera and 'Dummies' collideJan 31, 2016 6:30 am - Before he wrote “Microsoft Outlook 2016 for Dummies” and starred in cabaret shows he wrote, Bill Dyszel made a life-changing discovery as a freshman at Palatine High Sch...
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Author appearances: Grace Helbig signs her book Feb. 5 at Anderson's in NapervilleJan 30, 2016 6:17 am - • British journalist, New York Times best-selling author and the niece of "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes, Jessica Fellowes will discuss her book "The World of D...