Literature
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Graphic novelist will visit Arlington Hts. libraryJan 25, 2015 12:01 am - An award-winning graphic novelist will be at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library this week to sign copies of his book and answer questions from readers. Gene Luen Yan...
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Review: Reading e-books on different devices toughJan 24, 2015 6:31 am - NEW YORK - In the world of e-books, you largely have a choice between Amazon's Kindle and everyone else. Amazon.com Inc. distributes its e-books in a proprietary format ...
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Author appearances: Paula Hawkins joins authors at Anderson's eventJan 24, 2015 6:01 am - • Authors Mac Barnett and Jory John discuss and sign copies of their new title for middle grade readers, "The Terrible Two," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Anderson's Bo...
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Review: Open e-book format comes with headachesJan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - In the world of e-books, you largely have a choice between Amazon's Kindle and everyone else. Amazon.com Inc. distributes its e-books in a proprietary fo...
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Poetry workshop in Palatine Feb. 14Jan 20, 2015 12:01 am - The Northwest Cultural Council will hold its Second Saturday Poetry Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, P...
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Local author to discuss Orson Welles at Barrington libraryJan 20, 2015 12:01 am - Local author Todd Tarbox will be speaking at the Barrington Area Library Wednesday night about his book detailing the relationship between legendary filmmaker Orson Well...
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Book review: 'Russian Tattoo' is worthwhile readJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - "Russian Tattoo" (Simon & Schuster), by Elena Gorokhova In 2011, memoirist Elena Gorokhova described her coming-of-age in St. Petersburg, then known as L...
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'Fear the Darkness' is a solid storyJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - "Fear the Darkness" (Minotaur), by Becky Masterman Relationships require a certain amount of vulnerability - the willingness to expose yourself em...
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Review: Sports guy Greenberg hits home run with latest novelJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - "My Father's Wives" (William Morrow), by Mike Greenberg Mike Greenberg knows sports. And talking about them. One-half of the long-running and ever-popula...
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Book notes: Mike Greenberg signs book, broadcasts live in WinnetkaJan 17, 2015 4:30 am - • Chicago-area author Mary Kubica discusses and signs copies of her debut novel, “The Good Girl,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde ...