Literature
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Review: Actor David McCallum writes crime novel
Jan 11, 2016 6:00 am - David McCallum - yes, actor David McCallum of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "NCIS" fame - confidently embarks on a second career in his highly entertaining debut that mi...
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Author of children's book 'Rump' to visit Palatine LibraryJan 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Liesl Shurtliff, Chicago author of "Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin" visits Palatine Library to engage aspiring young writers (grades three and up) in two aftern...
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Author appearances: YouTube star Lindsey Stirling speaks, signs books in NapervilleJan 09, 2016 6:27 am - • Financial expert and author Chris Hogan discusses and signs copies of his book "Retire Inspired: It's Not an Age, It's a Financial Number" at noon Tuesday, Jan. 12, at...
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Prairie Center presents 'Spoon River Anthology' Jan. 17Jan 07, 2016 5:00 am - The Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts will present the "Spoon River Anthology" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in the lecture hall. The event commemorates the centennial...
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Do not pet service dogs? Naperville woman shows kids whyJan 04, 2016 10:00 pm - Naperville woman illustrates how service dogs help veterans
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Writers can learn to market via PinterestJan 04, 2016 12:00 am - Writers, whether published or unpublished, can learn about Pinterest as a way to publicize their work during an upcoming meeting of the American Christian Fiction Writer...
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Northwest Cultural Council explores poetry of place, exile and selfJan 03, 2016 12:00 am - The Northwest Cultural Council Second Saturday Poetry Workshop will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Poet Angela ...
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Author appearances: Chef Jill Houk shares food samples, recipes in Prospect HeightsJan 02, 2016 6:00 am - • Local author and Geneva resident Donna Mebane discusses her book “Tomorrow Comes: An Emma Story” at noon Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Geneva Public Library, 127 James St....
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Where to get comic books in the suburbsJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - Thanks to the success of TV shows such as "Arrow," "Doctor Who" and "Gotham," and movie franchises starring Batman, Iron Man and Captain America, geekdom has become main...
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Suburbs a rich source of independent bookstoresJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - Independent bookstores in the suburbs have survived challenges from corporate conglomerates, online sellers, the economic downturn and e-books with two simple ingredient...