Literature
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American Writers Museum to open in downtown ChicagoOct 27, 2015 1:00 am - A new museum celebrating American writers from Kurt Vonnegut to Dr. Seuss will open in downtown Chicago in early 2017, it was announced Tuesday. The American Writers Mus...
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Author appearances: Meet Drew Barrymore at two local events Oct. 30Oct 24, 2015 7:20 am - • Award-winning actress Drew Barrymore discusses her new book, "Wildflower," at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Ch...
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JK Rowling play to feature adult Harry Potter, son Albus
Oct 23, 2015 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - An adult Harry Potter and his son Albus Severus will take center stage in a theatrical sequel to J.K. Rowling's magical book series. Producers revealed Fri...
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Author Mary Kubica coming to GurneeOct 21, 2015 1:00 am - Gurnee's Warren-Newport Public Library District is taking reservations for those who want to meet author Mary Kubica at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Kubica's latest novel "...
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Trick-or-treat early at Algonquin, Geneva CommonsOct 18, 2015 11:00 pm - It happens every October. Parents go all out on Halloween costumes, either sewing an intricate design or spending big bucks on store-bought items, only to have their kid...
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Susan Cheever chronicles drinking in America in new bookOct 18, 2015 7:20 am - NEW YORK - Drinking, and not drinking, is as old as America itself, from the beer-loving pilgrims on the Mayflower and Paul Revere's boozy horse ride to Prohibition and ...
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Author appearances: Loreen Niewenhuis discusses new book at 3 suburban REIsOct 17, 2015 7:10 am - • Meet New York Times best-selling author Alison McGhee as she discusses and signs copies of her new middle-grade title, "Firefly Hollow," at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at ...
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Tom Petty was a heroin addict in the '90s. Here's why he's talking about itOct 12, 2015 6:00 am - The idea for a new unauthorized Tom Petty biography came from a surprising source: Tom Petty. "He didn't want it to be authorized because he felt like authorized meant b...
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Author appearances: Meet Nicholas Sparks at Downers Grove's TivoliOct 10, 2015 7:15 am - • Twelve-time New York Times best-selling author Nicholas Sparks ("The Notebook") discusses his writing career and his newest novel, "See Me," at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1...
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'Harry Potter' e-books come to life in new Apple edition