Literature
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New book details dying doctor's quest to find meaning
Jan 27, 2016 6:00 am - "When Breath Becomes Air" (Random House), by Paul Kalanithi In his posthumously published "When Breath Becomes Air," Paul Kalanithi gets straight to the sudden turning p...
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Elgin Literary Festival returns with mix of activitiesJan 26, 2016 10:00 pm - The second annual Elgin Literary Festival returns to downtown Elgin Friday, Jan. 29, and Saturday, Jan. 30, with a mix of panel discussions, lectures, children's activit...
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New book details dying doctor's quest to find meaning
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Review: 'Where it Hurts' is superb detective novel
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Previously unpublished Beatrix Potter story discoveredJan 25, 2016 10:00 pm - LONDON - Peter Rabbit is back, in a previously unpublished story by children's author Beatrix Potter. "The Tale of Kitty-In-Boots" was tracked down by publisher Jo Hanks...
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'The Ex' is compelling legal thriller by Alafair Burke
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Author appearances: Robert Gates discusses new book at Chicago's Union League ClubJan 23, 2016 6:00 am - • Meet children's book author Nick Bruel as he signs copies of his latest title, “Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. J...
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Arlington Heights library's fairy tale exhibit aims at hands-on learningJan 21, 2016 9:00 am - Children and their families who attended Saturday's opening of the Fairy Tale and Fantasy Gala at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library couldn't wait to explore each of...
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Schaumburg library hosts Shakespeare programsJan 21, 2016 12:00 am - In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of playwright William Shakespeare's death, the Schaumburg Township District Library will present three free programs in Februar...
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New book urges parents to reorder life for the sake of kids