Literature
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Naperville READS explores truth in works by nine authors for young readersJan 14, 2015 12:01 am - The Naperville READS program for 2015 will celebrate the works of nine authors for young readers. The communitywide reading initiative will feature the authors coming e...
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James Abel delivers a winner with 'White Plague'Jan 12, 2015 5:01 am - "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 fr...
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'The Girl on the Train' has a realistic plotJan 11, 2015 10:00 pm - "The Girl on the Train" (Riverhead Books), by Paula Hawkins How many times have you been on a train and wondered about the people who live near the tracks and leave...
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Review: 'First Bad Man' is Miranda July's debut novelJan 11, 2015 10:00 pm - "The First Bad Man" (Scribner), by Miranda July The first sentence of Miranda July's debut novel, "The First Bad Man," suggests the almost surreal self-absorption o...
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'Unquiet Dead' an outstanding debut by Ausma Zehanat KhanJan 11, 2015 10:00 pm - "The Unquiet Dead" (Minotaur Books), by Ausma Zehanat Khan War atrocities reverberate for generations, affecting those who fought on the battlefield and the civilia...
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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 ...