Literature
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Froggy delights youngsters at Palatine LibraryJan 11, 2015 12:01 am - Froggy, a rambunctious and good-hearted amphibian, has tried surfing in Hawaii, found misadventures at summer camp, and done his best to overcome a lack of natural gifts...
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Author appearances: Patton Oswalt discusses new book in NapervilleJan 10, 2015 5:45 am - • Anderson's Bookshop presents actor, comedian and author Patton Oswalt as he discusses his new book, “Silver Screen Fiend,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Wentz Hall, o...
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Fishing guide plunges into evildoings in thrillerJan 07, 2015 4:45 am - "River of No Return" (Scribner), by David Riley Bertsch Vivid scenery and a likable protagonist mark the second book in a series by David Riley Bertsch. In "River ...
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Phil Hogan delivers clever psychological thrillerJan 06, 2015 5:01 am - "A Pleasure and a Calling" (Picador), by Phil Hogan William Heming is the proverbial quiet man, nondescript, keeping to himself, mastering "the skill of being likab...
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Mariel Hemingway working on memoir, young adult novelJan 05, 2015 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - Mariel Hemingway has a lot to say about the pain of being a Hemingway. Regan Arts announced Monday that the actress has a memoir and young adult novel coming ...
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Review: James Abel delivers a winner with 'White Plague'Jan 05, 2015 10:00 pm - "White Plague" (Berkley), by James Abel James Abel's new thriller, "White Plague," combines elements from "The Hunt for Red October" and the cutting-edge science from th...
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Review: Fishing guide plunges into evildoings in thrillerJan 05, 2015 10:00 pm - "River of No Return" (Scribner), by David Riley Bertsch Vivid scenery and a likable protagonist mark the second book in a series by David Riley Bertsch. In "River of No ...
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Review: Book balances funny, fragile times of Bob HopeJan 05, 2015 10:00 pm - "Hope: Entertainer of the Century" (Simon & Schuster), by Richard Zoglin At one time, Bob Hope was the hottest thing in comedy, a fresh face with a fresh delivery. Reall...
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New novel explores Van Gogh's silent periodJan 04, 2015 10:00 pm - "The Season of Migration" (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), by Nellie Hermann When Vincent van Gogh steps off the train in the coal-mining region of Belgium known as the Bori...
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Schaumburg library publishes winning storiesJan 02, 2015 12:01 am - Winners of the Schaumburg Township District Library's Flash Fiction contest will have their works placed in a book and available to library visitors. Stories will includ...