Literature
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Batavia authors chronicle their faith journeysFeb 23, 2015 10:00 pm - Doubt can be a painful emotion to deal with, whether dealing with personal issues or dealing with spiritual ones. Batavia author Ann C. Sullivan examines how doubt can a...
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Author appearances: Nigel Barker talks 'Models of Influence' in NapervilleFeb 21, 2015 6:00 am - • Fashion photographer and TV personality Nigel Barker, of the Oxygen channel's "The Face," discusses his new book, "Models of Influence," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, ...
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Take a look — Dr. Seuss has a new bookFeb 19, 2015 5:00 am - NEW YORK — More than 20 years after his death, there is still plenty of news about Dr. Seuss. Random House Children's Books said Wednesday it will publish a recently dis...
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Palatine library announces sixth annual poetry contestFeb 16, 2015 12:00 am - The Palatine Library will celebrate National Poetry Month with a contest, an open mic reading, and an interactive magnetic poetry display. The library's sixth annual poe...
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Author appearances: David Axelrod discusses 'Believer' at Union League ClubFeb 14, 2015 6:00 am - • Political strategist David Axelrod, the man behind Barack Obama's successful political campaigns, discusses his book "Believer" at noon Monday, Feb. 16, at the Union L...
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A how-to guide for knitters who are into intimate yarnsFeb 12, 2015 5:00 am - Tied up in knots about Valentine's Day? On pins and needles about what to get that special someone for Feb. 14? Trixie von Purl is here to help. She's the British author...
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No plans? A procrastinator's guide to Valentine's DayFeb 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday this year, so you can bet that folks with plenty of foresight had their romantic evenings planned out weeks ago. But if you're more o...
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What do 500 dates feel like? Ask humorist Mark MillerFeb 09, 2015 5:00 am - NEW YORK - Mark Miller has survived 19 years of online dating since his 1995 divorce, yet he still has a smile on his face. There's much to hate about the process, the ...
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Sunday picks: Pablo Francisco takes aim at pop cultureFeb 08, 2015 5:30 am - Comic impressions From spoofing Spanish language telenovelas to action movie previews, comedian Pablo Francisco knows how to take pot shots at pop culture. Catch hi...
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Author appearances: Cary Elwes presents 'As You Wish,' film in NapervilleFeb 07, 2015 6:00 am - • Leslie Goddard, author of “Chicago's Sweet Candy History,” discusses and signs copies of her book at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Indian Trails Public Library Distr...